Lush green palms and tangled moss surround a flock of elegant white egrets.  The word "egret" comes from the French word aigrette that means both "silver heron" and "brush", referring to the long, filamentous feathers that seem to cascade down an egret's back during the breeding season.

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For many cultures, the Great Egret and other white egret species have been known as symbols of peace. Their white plumage represents truth, honesty, and having nothing but good intentions, especially when they hold their big, broad wings open.