Great Egret vs Little Egret
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Great Egret
1 m
Human
1.75 m
Little Egret
0.65 m
| Great Egret | Little Egret | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.7–1.5 kg | 0.3–0.65 kg |
| Length | 0.8–1.04 m | 55–65 cm |
| Height | 0.85–1 m | – |
| Wingspan | 1.31–1.7 m | 0.88–1.06 m |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–22 yrs | 5–22 yrs |
| Incubation | 25 days | 21 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 2–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, River, Lake, Mangrove, Farmland, Grassland | Wetland, Coast, Mangrove, River, Lake, Farmland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |