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| Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta
- Adult on nest |
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| Photographer : | © Neeraj Mishra |
| Location : | Allen Forest, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date : |
April 2004 |
| English synonyms: | Lesser Egret, Spotless Egret, Black-footed Egret (nigripes) |
| Bird Family : | Ardeidae - Egrets, Herons & Bitterns |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | This heronry is surrounded by water, affording some protection against predators, but some of the nests are built quite near the ground allowing easy photography. - NM |
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