Little Egret (Noun)
Meaning
Old World egret.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The little egret is a small white heron with a slender black bill and long black legs, native to the Old World.
- In the breeding season, the little egret develops long, flowing plumes on its back, which it uses in its elaborate courtship displays.
- The little egret is a partial migrant, with some populations making long-distance movements in response to changes in food availability.
- Little egrets are social birds that often gather in large flocks, particularly during the winter months when they congregate in wetlands and coastal areas.
- The little egret is a carnivorous bird that feeds on a wide variety of small animals, including fish, frogs, and insects.