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Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)
Linnaeus, 1766. 4 subspecies recognized, here is shown the nominal one.
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Feeding
It mainly feeds on small aquatic insects, crustaceans and fish. It can also capture small amphibians, reptiles or birds. It frecuently removes the bottom by shaking the feet to movilize prey, as well as E. thula.
Santoña marshes, Santander, Cantabria, Spain, Palearctic Region
Date: 7 january 2010
Author: Alex García
 
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Non breeding plumage
Feeding