Egretta garzetta

Species: Egretta garzetta

English Name: Little Egret

Chinese Name: 白鷺

Family: Ardeidae

Description:

The little egret is a small all white egret with 65-55 cm long. He has a slim black bill, black legs and yellow feet. In the summer, adult have two long nape plumes. This species is a Macao resident.

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References:

-Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.