The term Gulf Coast Bird can refer to the EGRET, a five-letter bird that is found along the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico. Egrets are long-legged wading birds with long, slender necks and long, pointed bills. They are typically white in color and have a wingspan of up to four feet. Egrets are often seen in wetlands, marshes, and other coastal areas, where they feed on fish, frogs, and other aquatic animals. They are also known to nest in trees near water sources.