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Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
1.44524, 103.725
Field Notes
Description:
Little Egrets are the liveliest hunters among herons and egrets, with a wide variety of techniques. They may patiently stalk prey in shallow waters. Or stand on one leg and stir the mud with the other to scare up prey. Or better yet, stand on one leg and wave the other bright yellow foot over the water surface to lure aquatic prey into range.
Habitat:
Its breeding distribution is in wetlands in warm temperate to tropical parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. These birds are a common non-breeding winter visitor throughout Singapore.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2011
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