Bird · GBIF taxon 2480876
Little Egret
Egretta garzettaThe 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.
Wading BirdWetland HunterColonial Nester
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Small 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
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyArdeidae
- SpeciesEgretta garzetta
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- 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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