Western Cattle-Egret
Western Cattle-Egret
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17 hours ago
The Cattle Egret is a small, white heron-like bird often seen in close association with grazing livestock. It boasts a global distribution and is known for its opportunistic feeding behavior.
Where to spot
Nearly cosmopolitan, found on all continents except Antarctica. Typically inhabits grasslands, agricultural fields, savannas, and wetlands, always near livestock or large mammals.
How to spot
Easily identified by its pure white plumage (with buffy-orange breeding plumes on head, neck, and back), short yellow bill, and yellow legs. Look for them walking among cattle, horses, or other large animals, catching insects disturbed by the grazers.
When to spot
Year-round resident in warmer climates, migratory in temperate zones. Active during daylight hours, often seen following grazing animals or farm machinery.
Where to spot
Nearly cosmopolitan, found on all continents except Antarctica. Typically inhabits grasslands, agricultural fields, savannas, and wetlands, always near livestock or large mammals.
How to spot
Easily identified by its pure white plumage (with buffy-orange breeding plumes on head, neck, and back), short yellow bill, and yellow legs. Look for them walking among cattle, horses, or other large animals, catching insects disturbed by the grazers.
When to spot
Year-round resident in warmer climates, migratory in temperate zones. Active during daylight hours, often seen following grazing animals or farm machinery.
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Ouwesok
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Roel van Deursen
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Frank.Vassen
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E. Pels
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Erik van Roekel
The Cattle Egret's global expansion is one of the most remarkable examples of natural colonization by a bird species, having spread across continents within the last century, largely driven by its association with livestock.
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- 12033 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 17 hours ago
Monthly observations
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