Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) with Fish – Gujarat, India | Bird Photography

Description

This original wildlife photograph captures a Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) with a fish, showcasing one of Gujarat’s elegant and widespread wetland birds during its natural feeding behaviour.

The Little Egret is a medium-sized white heron belonging to the Ardeidae family. It is a resident species in Gujarat and is commonly associated with shallow wetlands and water edges. Its slender black bill and contrasting yellow feet are among its distinctive identification features.

Little Egrets forage in shallow water and along wetland margins, where they actively search for small aquatic prey. Fish form part of their diet, along with other small aquatic animals and invertebrates.

According to the State of India’s Birds 2025, the Little Egret is classified as Low Priority in India, globally Least Concern, and listed under Schedule II of India’s Wild Life Protection Act. The species is considered a resident wetland specialist with a very large distribution range in India.

This photograph is well suited for bird photography collections, wildlife websites, environmental articles, educational material, field guides, magazines, books, calendars, nature publications and commercial projects.

Product Details

• Common Name: Little Egret
• Scientific Name: Egretta garzetta
• Family: Ardeidae
• Bird Type: Egret / Wading Bird
• Subject: Little Egret with Fish
• Behaviour: Feeding / Foraging
• Location: Gujarat, India
• Status in Gujarat: Resident
• Habitat: Wetlands, shallow water, ponds, lakes, marshes, rivers and wetland edges
• Diet: Fish, aquatic insects, crustaceans and other small aquatic animals
• Global Conservation Status: Least Concern
• India Conservation Priority: Low Priority
• Wild Life Protection Act: Schedule II
• Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala

Photography Licensing

This Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) photograph is available for licensing for different applications.

Personal Use: Suitable for private collections, home décor and personal projects.

Commercial Use: Suitable for advertising, websites, digital marketing, promotional material and other commercial applications.

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