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Little Egret

Herons, Storks & Bitterns

Egretta garzetta

Basic stats

Diet

Fish, crustaceans, insects

Habitat

Wetlands, coasts, rice paddies

Range

Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia

Clutch size

3–5 eggs

Incubation period

About 21–25 days

Size

Medium (55–65cm)

Wingspan

~88–106cm

Weight

~350–550g

A slender, all-white egret with a slim black bill, black legs and bright yellow feet, often seen actively chasing small fish through shallow water.

Widespread and common in Borneo's coastal and wetland habitats, sometimes forming loose feeding flocks alongside other waders and egrets.

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