Definition

Noun: * A species of small heron: Egretta garzetta is the scientific name for a species of small, white heron found in the Old World (Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australasia). It is commonly known as the little egret.

Usage

• The term is used in formal, scientific, ornithological, and academic contexts to precisely identify this specific bird species.
• It is typically used as a singular noun.
• Example: "The study focused on the migratory patterns of ."

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The wetland reserve is an important breeding ground for Egretta garzetta.
  • Ornithologists can distinguish Egretta garzetta from other white egrets by its black legs and yellow feet.

Advanced Usage

• The name is part of binomial nomenclature (genus , species ). In taxonomic writing, it is always italicized.

Variants and Related Words

• Little egret (n): The common English name for .
  • We saw a little egret fishing in the shallow water.
• Egretta (n): The genus that includes various egret species.
• Heron (n): The broader family of long-legged wading birds to which this species belongs.

Synonyms

• Little egret: This is the direct common name synonym.
• White heron: A more general descriptive term that could apply to several species.

Different Meanings

• There are no significant different meanings for this specific scientific name. It refers exclusively to one biological species.

Noun

1. Old World egret