Kingdom: Animalia    Phylum: Chordata    Class: Aves (Birds)    Order: Ciconiiformes    Family: Ardeidae

Little Egret - photograph © Rajiv Lather
 

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a widespread resident in India.    Size: 58-64 cm.

Identification: Little Egret has black bill, black legs with greenish-yellow feet and greyish lores.