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Little Egret

Egretta garzetta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Egretta

About

The little egret (Egretta garzetta) is a species of small heron in the family Ardeidae. The genus name comes from the Provençal French Aigrette, "egret", a diminutive of Aigron," heron". The species epithet garzetta is from the Italian name for this bird, garzetta or sgarzetta.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Egret?
The scientific name of Little Egret is Egretta garzetta.
What kingdom does Little Egret belong to?
Little Egret belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Little Egret belong to?
Little Egret belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Little Egret belong to?
Little Egret belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Little Egret belong to?
Little Egret belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Little Egret belong to?
Little Egret belongs to the family Ardeidae.
What genus does Little Egret belong to?
Little Egret belongs to the genus Egretta.