Cattle Egret

Ardea ibis Linnaeus, 1758 Ardeola ibis Bubulcus bubulcus Buphus coromandus Cancroma coromanda Egretta ibis Lepterodatis ibis

The Cattle Egret is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Bubulcus, although some authorities regard its two subspecies as full species. Despite the similarities in plumage to the egrets of the genus Egretta, it is more closely related to the herons of Ardea. More

A small white heron of pastures and roadsides, the Cattle Egret is more at home foraging in grass than in water. It follows cattle, horses, and tractors to catch the insects they stir up. Come watch nesting birds at Nestcams. More

The cattle egret, also known as the buff-backed heron, is a white bird that ranges in length from 19 inches to 21 inches. They have a short, yellow bill. Their legs and feet are a light orange color. They have a medium-size length neck. When it is breeding season, the adult birds develop buff feathers on their heads, backs, and breasts. Their legs and bills also become brighter in color. More

Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibis = Characteristics Range Habitat Diet Life Cycle Behavior Classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Ardeidae Genus: Bubulcus Cattle Egret Click on the images for a larger view. More

North American RangeThe Cattle Egret is a small heron, usually found near grazing mammals. Only half the size of a Great Egret, the Cattle Egret's size is a useful field mark. Juveniles and adults in non-breeding plumage are pure white with dark legs. Adults have yellow bills. The juvenile's bill is dark but turns yellow by its first fall. Adults in breeding plumage are unmistakable, with buff-colored plumes creating patches on the back, breast, and crest. Breeding adults also have orange bills and reddish-orange legs. More

The cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a member of the Ardeidae (heron family) included in the order Ciconiiformes (stork-like birds). It is gregarious and usually associates with cattle and other grazing animals. Adults are about seventeen inches (43.2 cm) in length, have a wingspan of about thirty-seven inches (94.0 cm), and weigh between 0.6 and 1.0 pound (0.3–0.5 kg). Their plumage is white, but during the breeding season orange-buff plumes appear on the head, neck, and back. More

The Cattle Egret (Bubulbus ibis) is a non indigenous species to the south east of United States. This bird is native to the Old World from Africa to India and presumably "invaded" North America in the late nineteenth century. Interestingly this bird is the smallest and most widely distributes egret species in the world (Forbush, 1939). Since its exodus to North America, the Cattle Egret population has thrived. More

The adult cattle egret is typically 20 inches in height, white with buff patches on the head, breast and back, and has a reddish bill and legs. Immature cattle egrets are all-white with a yellowish bill and dark-colored legs. A characteristic red eye distinguishes cattle egrets from other species of herons. More

* One may see cattle egrets at forest and plains fires. The fires cause many small animals to flee, including insects. More

The Cattle Egret is present in most portions of the world, with the exception of Bulgaria, where it is thought to be extinct. This bird has also been introduced to Jamaica and the British Indian Ocean Territory. The range of the Cattle Egret is around 10 million square kilometers. The population is estimated to be around 7 million individual birds. In 2000, the Cattle Egret was rated as Lower Risk. Currently, the Cattle Egret is rated as Least Concern. More

The Cattle Egret is an entertaining bird to watch. They flock together and can be seen foraging in grassy fields and following along behind cattle and horses. They are classified as wades but are more often seen trailing behind tractors catching the insects stirred up. More

Some populations of the Cattle Egret are migratory and others show post-breeding dispersal. The adult Cattle Egret has few predators, but birds or mammals may raid its nests, and chicks may be lost to starvation, calcium deficiency or disturbance from other large birds. This species removes ticks and flies from cattle, but it can be a safety hazard at airfields, and has been implicated in the spread of tick-borne animal diseases. More

cattle egret in its African homeland that preceded the great leap to South America a hundred years ago. With the demise of the rain forests in the last 50 years, barriers to northern migration were removed. The first cattle egrets arrived in the U.S. in 1952. An equally dramatic expansion has occurred in Asia. Also known as Buff-backed Heron, as well as by a number of common names in North America: Cow Crane, Cow Heron, Cow Bird, Tick Bird, Tick Heron. More

Cattle EgretBubulcus ibis Order CICONIIFORMES – Family ARDEIDAE Issue No. 113 – Revised: May 1, 2006 Authors: Telfair II, Raymond C. Revisors: Telfair II, Raymond C. * Articles * Multimedia * References Courtesy Preview This Introductory article that you are viewing is a courtesy preview of the full life history account of this species. The remaining articles (Distribution, Habitat, Behavior, etc. More

Cattle Egrets are not only relatively new to Lake Champlain but are also new to North America. Small colonies of Cattle Egrets have existed on the Four Brothers Islands in New York and Young Island in Vermont although the colony on Young Island has recently been displaced by Double-crested Cormorants. Cattle Egrets were first documented nesting on the Four Brothers Island in 1973 with the first nesting attempts occurring on Young Island in 1975. Nesting Cattle Egrets were not documented on the Four Brothers between 1982-1994. More

Cattle Egret in breeding plumage Bubulcus ibis - Home Back to Photo Gallery More

The only species in its genus, the cattle egret gains its common name from its habit of commonly wandering alongside herds of cattle. It is stocky in build, has a slightly hunched posture and white-grey plumage. In the breeding season, the feathers on the head and back turn an orange-red and, remarkably, the irises and bill turn the same orange-red. The sexes differ in size and appearance, but only slightly (3); the male is marginally larger and has longer breeding plumes during the mating season. More

Cattle egrets are aptly named since they're usually spotted perched on the back of a cow. They aren't hitching a ride for fun; they're after the insects that follow the bovines around as they stir up pasture dust. When they're not attached to a cow, it may be harder to identify a cattle egret, but there are several ways to distinguish them from other birds, including their hunched over posture. Difficulty: Moderately EasyInstructions 1. More

Cattle Egret: This bird is the smallest of the three getting to about 20” with a wingspan of 36” and they weigh about 12 ounces. They have a stocky shorter neck and bill. They have a yellow bill but all black legs and feet. An adult breeding bird can have pale orange patches on it. There is a fourth Egret that has been seen in Arizona, but it is a rare treat. More

Cattle egret male in breeding plumage, Robben Island, South Africa . Cattle egret male in breeding plumage. Bubulcus ibis (Cattle egret) Bubulcus ibis (Cattle egret) Cattle Egret, Strandfontein Sewrage Works, Western Cape, South Africa. Cattle Egret, Strandfontein Sewrage Works, Western Cape, South Africa. More

· There are more cattle egrets in North America than all other egrets and herons combined. · Cattle egrets spend less time near water than other egrets do. Lifestyle Cattle egrets are social birds that live in colonies of several hundred birds. They can be found nesting not only with egrets, but also with other bird species. Ranchers and farmers are especially fond of these egrets, because they are usually found near cattle. More

Cattle Egrets sometimes feed in shallow water but are typically found in fields and dry grassy habitats, reflecting its greater dietary reliance on terrestrial insects rather than aquatic prey. Nesting: The sexes are similar, but the male is marginally larger and has slightly longer breeding plumes than the female; juvenile birds lack colored plumes and have a black bill. More

Browse: Home / Birding / Unusual Cattle Egret in Nigeria Unusual Cattle Egret in Nigeria - By Charlie • September 1, 2008 • 9 comments A friend of mine, Jo Sievers, has just sent me two photos of an unusual Cattle Egret which he took near Lagos, Nigeria the day after I’d been there birding with him (more about which soon). More

CATTLE EGRET IN COLORADO MILLER, GARY C., RONALD A. RYDER GARY C. MILLER, Monongahela National Forest, Richwood, West Virginia 26261 RONALD A. More

Cattle egrets have yellow or greyish legs and a yellow beak, compared to the black legs (with yellow feet) and black beak of the little egret. Where to see them As their name suggests, cattle egrets tend to associate with livestock as the animals' hooves disturb invertebrate prey. Most likely to be seen in the south of England and Wales. More

Cattle Egret at Days Lock, Oxon = portmeadowbirding 67 vidéos S'abonnerModifier l'abonnement Chargement… 161 vues 161 vues portmeadowbirding — 9 novembre 2008 — A cattle egret in fields close to Days Lock, Dorchester, Oxon. Feeding happily amongst the cattle. portmeadowbirding — 9 novembre 2008 — A cattle egret in fields close to Days Lock, Dorchester, Oxon. Feeding happily amongst the cattle. More

Cattle Egrets are a native of Asia and Africa and can be seen riding the backs of cattle in Meade County. USGS Photo, used by permission Yellow Pages Find whatever you're looking for with Totally Local Yellow Pages Search provided by local. More

Originally from Africa, the cattle egret is now distributed among six different continents: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. In the United States, the cattle egret can be found in every state except Indiana, New Hampshire, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The birds have also taken up a migratory pattern, which take them in the winter to Latin America and the Caribbean. The egret More