Little Egret
The Little Egret constantly moves one of it legs in small rapid motions to flush out fish and eel. Here "seen in action".
The little egret is a small, hyperactive ‘white heron’ with a slender black bill. First recorded from New Zealand in 1944, there are 2-3 little egrets present here most years, with single birds often staying at the same site for many consecutive years. The little egret is a small entirely white heron, with yellow facial skin and a rapier-like black bill. Its legs and bill are black, with yellow soles to its long toes. The Little Egret is about half the size and weight of a White Heron / Kotuku.
Little Egret
The Little Egret constantly moves one of it legs in small rapid motions to flush out fish and eel. Here "seen in action".
The little egret is a small, hyperactive ‘white heron’ with a slender black bill. First recorded from New Zealand in 1944, there are 2-3 little egrets present here most years, with single birds often staying at the same site for many consecutive years. The little egret is a small entirely white heron, with yellow facial skin and a rapier-like black bill. Its legs and bill are black, with yellow soles to its long toes. The Little Egret is about half the size and weight of a White Heron / Kotuku.