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Little Egret

Egretta garzetta · Species of water bird
Order
Pelecaniformes
Codes
litegr, LIEG, LEWR

About the Little Egret

The little egret is a species of small heron in the family Ardeidae. It is a white bird with a slender black beak, long black legs and, in the western race, yellow feet. As an aquatic bird, it feeds in shallow water and on land, consuming a variety of small creatures. It breeds colonially, often with other species of water birds, making a platform nest of sticks in a tree, bush or reed bed. A clutch of three to five bluish-green eggs is laid and incubated by both parents for about three weeks. The young fledge at about six weeks of age.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPelecaniformes
FamilyHerons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae)
SpeciesEgretta garzetta
Species Codeslitegr, LIEG, LEWR

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Little Egret belong to?

The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.

How can I identify the Little Egret?

The little egret is a species of small heron in the family Ardeidae. It is a white bird with a slender black beak, long black legs and, in the western race, yellow feet. As an aquatic bird, it feeds in shallow water and on land, consuming a variety of small creatures. It breeds colonially, often wit...

Where can I report a Little Egret sighting?

You can log sightings of Little Egret on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litegr, or on iNaturalist.