Little Heron
Butorides atricapilla
Data DeficientAves · Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae
About
The little heron is a small heron, about 44 cm tall. It is mostly sedentary and frequents both fresh and salt water habitats. It is found in the Old World tropics from west Africa to Japan and Australia. The little heron was formerly considered to be conspecific with the striated heron.
Fun Fact
It is mostly sedentary and frequents both fresh and salt water habitats.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in vegetation along rivers and streams.
Diet
Eat small fish, frogs and aquatic insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance