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Cattle Egret

Cattle Egret

Scientific Name: Bubulcus ibis

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Its Latin name   Bubulcus means herdsman and refers to its association with cattle.

Habitat

Originally found only in Asia, Africa, and Europe, it has now colonised much of the rest of the world.

Diet

Feeds on insects and small invertebrates while following herds of cattle and other large mammals.

Close up head detail of a Cattle Egret at Paultons Park
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