Little Egret
Little Egret (<em>Egretta garzetta</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies. A small pure-white heron with black legs, yellow feet and slender black bill; actively forages, stirring water with its feet to flush prey; a common sight in wetlands worldwide.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Egretta; binomial: Egretta garzetta; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766). Typical size: 55-65cm. Average lifespan: 8-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic, Africa, the Oriental Region and Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
