The egretta species displays varying color phases—dark grey, white, and occasional intermediate forms. It has a pale-brown to yellowish bill with a slight curve at the base, while its legs are dark olive-brown, transitioning to a grayish or greenish shade on the lower legs. Feet are commonly green or yellow. The white morph boasts entirely white plumage, with the juvenile white morph occasionally having gray feathers. On the other hand, the dark morph appears as a dull grey with white chin and throat, sometimes having a few white flight feathers. Juvenile dark morphs tend to have lighter shades on the front neck, breast, and belly, along with a few white flight feathers.