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Little Egret
Kleinwitreier · Egretta garzetta
A dainty, pure-white egret with a thin black bill, black legs and striking yellow feet. It is an active hunter, dashing through the shallows, flicking its feet to chase out fish and shrimps. In the breeding season it grows lacy plumes on its head and back to impress a partner.
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A small all-white egret with a slim black bill, black legs and bright yellow feet, the 'golden slippers'.
Where to see it in Kruger
Common in shallow water at rivers, dams and pans throughout the park.
Did you know
It stirs the water with its yellow feet to spook little fish out of hiding, then snaps them up.
Often confused with
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