The little egret has a white body, black bill and feet, as well as yellow-green toes. During the breeding season, it grows two long (approximately 20 cm) ornamental feathers on the head. Its lores and toes also turn red during the breeding season.
Habits: The little egret is often around other egrets and has migratory populations. When foraging, the birds use their feet to stir up the water and catch fleeing fish. They also prey on insects.
Resident/Common; Body length: 60 cm
Birdwatching period: year round
The little egret appears near seashores, estuaries, marshes, sandbars, and other aquatic environments.
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