Little Egret
BIRDING ARAGÓNLittle Egret
Egretta garzetta
ES: Garceta común
Description
L: 55-65cm; W: 88-106cm;
White; bill dark; black legs with yellow toes; in breeding plumage with elongated feathers on the chest, back, scapulars and head. Both sexes have similar plumage. Juveniles: similar to adult but without ornamental feathers; bill brown; bare gray facial skin; greenish gray toes; new plumage
- Observation difficulty: Easy
- Status: Summer
- Optimal Season: Mar-Oct
- Conservation Status: Protected species
- Hábitat: Wetlands
Special interest
Best places to see in Aragón
PROVINCES
Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel
REGIONS
Hoya de Huesca; Monegros; Bajo Cinca; Cinco Villas; Comarca Central; Bajo Aragó; Caspe; Comunidad de Teruel y Jiloca
Special Protected Areas (SPA)
CUENCA DE GALLOCANTA. LAGUNA DE SARIÑENA Y BALSA DE LA ESTACIÓN. EMBALSE DEL PAS Y SANTA RITA. MATARRAÑA – AIGUABARREIX
