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Little Egret



Kingdom: Animalia   Phylum: Chordata   Class: Aves (Birds)   Order: Ciconiiformes   Family: Ardeidae

Little Egret
Little Egret - photograph © Rajiv Lather
 

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a widespread resident in India.   Size: 58-64 cm.

Identification: Little Egret has black bill, black legs with greenish-yellow feet and greyish lores.
 


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