North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Little Egret
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: LIEG (4)
Aigrette garzette
Egretta garzetta
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat and Pictures of North American Egrets
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25" 63.5cm | 42" 106.7cm | 15oz 425g | Ardeidae | Egretta garzetta |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Little Egret is a native bird to Eurasia, Africa and Australia. This small egret is similar in appearance to the Snowy Egret. One can distinguish between them, when one sees the Little Egret in breeding plumage. It has two long head plumes, whereas the Snowy Egret has more of a head crest. This egret has been seen in North America and is a recognized vagrant.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.