Little Egret

Audio:

F. Deroussen ( www.xeno-canto.org )

The Little Egret breeds in southern Europe and now even in England. It seems to be on the increase up north.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egretta_garzetta

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1048689/maps

Scientific name:

Egretta garzetta

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Buzzard

Birdtype:

waders

Main colour:

White

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Dagger

Crown colour:

White

Breast colour:

White

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

White

Rump colour:

White

Upperwing colour:

White

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Black

Leg shape:

Stiltlong

Tail colour:

White

Tail shape:

Square

Looks like

Great Egret

Read more about Great Egret

The Little Egret has yellow feet on black legs, the big brother has completely black legs. The beak is always black and slightly shorter than the beak of the Great Egret.