Scientific Name:
Egretta garzetta
Common Name:
Little Egret
Family:
Herons, Egrets and Bitterns: Ardeidae
Summary:
The Little Egret is a medium sized white wading bird with a long dark pointed bill and long dark legs. It has distinctive large yellow feet. Populations are increasing but mainly to the south.
Ecology:
Feeds on aquatic invertebrates in the shallow margins of wetlands.
Habitat:
Wetland.
Distribution:
Mainly on the south and east coasts of England, but also inland.
Size:
Around 0.5 m tall