Eastern Cattle-Egret
Eastern Cattle-Egret
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A medium-sized white egret closely associated with livestock, found across Asia and Australasia. During breeding, it develops distinctive orange-buff plumes on its head, neck, and back.
Where to spot
Grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, and pastures, often near cattle or other livestock, across Asia and Australasia.
How to spot
Look for its all-white plumage (non-breeding) or orange-buff plumes (breeding). Its association with livestock and terrestrial foraging distinguish it from other white egrets.
When to spot
Year-round. Easily observed during daylight hours, typically alongside grazing animals.
Where to spot
Grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, and pastures, often near cattle or other livestock, across Asia and Australasia.
How to spot
Look for its all-white plumage (non-breeding) or orange-buff plumes (breeding). Its association with livestock and terrestrial foraging distinguish it from other white egrets.
When to spot
Year-round. Easily observed during daylight hours, typically alongside grazing animals.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This egret's specialized feeding strategy involves following grazing animals or farm machinery to catch insects disturbed by their movement.
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