Little Egret

Its breeding distribution is in wetlands in warm temperate to tropical parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In warmer locations, most birds are permanent residents; northern populations, including many European birds, migrate to Africa and southern Asia. They may also wander north in late summer after the breeding season, which may have assisted its current range expansion. Globally, the little egret is not listed as a threatened species.

They stalk their prey in shallow water, often running with raised wings or shuffling their feet to disturb small fish. They may also stand still and wait to ambush prey.

The little egret nests in colonies, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs or in a reed bed or bamboo grove.

Little egrets eat fish, insects, amphibians, crustaceans, and reptiles.

Three to five eggs are incubated by both adults for 21–25 days to hatching.