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Little Egret

Egretta garzetta

The Little Egret is a slim white heron with a black bill, black legs, and contrasting yellow feet. It actively stalks, dashes, and stirs shallow water to flush fish and invertebrates.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preySmall fish, Aquatic insects, Crustaceans
Predators
  • Large raptors
  • Foxes
  • Monitor lizards
ThreatsWetland loss, water pollution, disturbance at nesting colonies, and reduced prey availability
HabitatsEstuaries, lagoons, marshes, rivers, lakeshores, rice fields, and coastal flats
Life spanCommonly several years; banded individuals can live well beyond a decade
Classification
  1. OrderPelecaniformes
  2. FamilyArdeidae
  3. GenusEgretta
  4. SpeciesEgretta garzetta
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Keep clear of feeding shallows and communal nesting trees.
Responsible observation
  • Identify: Confirm yellow feet contrasting with otherwise black legs.
  • Watch: Follow its quick foot-stirring and darting feeding style.
  • Distance: View crowded roosts and colonies through optics.
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Wetland Territory

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