Cattle Egret vs Little Egret
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size

Cattle Egret
0.56 m
Human
1.75 m

Little Egret
0.65 m
| Cattle Egret | Little Egret | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.27β0.512 kg | 0.3β0.65 kg |
| Length | 46β56 cm | 55β65 cm |
| Wingspan | 88β96 cm | 0.88β1.06 m |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5β17 yrs | 5β22 yrs |
| Incubation | 23 days | 21 days |
| Offspring | 2β5 | 2β6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Grassland, Farmland, Savanna, River, Lake | Wetland, Coast, Mangrove, River, Lake, Farmland |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |