Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
Also known as: Little White Heron
The Little Egret is a small white heron with attractive white plumes on its crest, back, and chest, black legs and bill, and distinctive yellow feet. They are commonly found in wetlands, margins of lakes, and coastal areas, where they actively hunt fish, amphibians, and insects in shallow water.
Did you know?
In the 19th century, their beautiful plumes were so prized for decorating hats that the species was hunted almost to extinction in some regions.Little Egret Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Little Egret
Weight 0.45 kg
Height 60 cm
Length 60 cm
Wingspan 95 cm
Top Speed 40 km/h
Social Structure: Gregarious
Activity Pattern: Diurnal
Trophic Level: Carnivore
Migration: Partially migratory
Population Trend: Increasing
Main Threats:
- Wetland degradation
- Water pollution
Camargue (France)
Doñana National Park (Spain)
Family: Ardeidae
Order: Pelecaniformes
