Little Egret - Egretta garzetta garzetta
The Gambia - November 2018
There are three subspecies of Little Egret, E. g. garzetta is the form found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. The Western Reef Egret was once considered a subspecies of Little Egret. Previously this species was known as Ardea garzetta. In this image, which is a framegrab from video recorded in The Gambia during November 2018, the yellow feet of the species are obscured by mud and sand - video link.