Western Cattle Egret | Audubon Field Guide
The remarkable range expansion of the Cattle Egret represents one of the great avian success stories. Unknown in North America prior to 1952, it is now abundant over much of the continent. It spread from Africa to northeastern South America in the 1870s and 1880s; more recently it has colonized Australasian region.
Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of New England - Photos, facts, and ...
Learn interesting facts about New England herons, egrets and bitterns. Find photos, sounds, range information and identification tips for each bird.
Cattle egret - Wikipedia
The cattle egret (formerly genus Bubulcus) is a cosmopolitan clade of heron (family Ardeidae) in the genus Ardea found in the tropics, subtropics, and warm-temperate zones. According to the IOC bird list, it contains two species, the western cattle egret and the eastern cattle egret, although some authorities regard them as a single species.
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Though the future is uncertain, the brief era of nesting Cattle Egrets in Massachusetts could be drawing to a close. S. New England Coastal Plains and Hills. Cattle Egrets show significant …
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) - Photo, facts, and identification tips
Note: The cattle egret is a rare breeder in New England - and, even then, only in very localized areas. Range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, lifespan, behavior, communication, food habits, and conservation status. Includes photos. (From Animal Diversity Web)
Western Cattle-Egret Life History - All About Birds
Western Cattle-Egrets breed in coastal barrier islands, marshes, reservoirs, lakes, quarries, swamps, riverside woodlands, and upland forests. They usually nest in colonies already established by native herons and egrets, and forage in fields with grazing livestock.
Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibis - NatureWorks - New Hampshire PBS
The cattle egret is a small white heron about 19-21 inches in length with a wingspan of about three feet. It often looks like it is hunched over. It has short legs and a thick neck compared to other species of egrets.
Western Cattle-Egret - eBird
Learn more about Western Cattle-Egret from… Small, compact white heron with relatively short yellow bill. More frequently seen in dry habitats than other egrets. In breeding season, look for pale salmon color on head and breast and brighter bill.
Western Cattle-Egret Range Map - All About Birds
The short, thick-necked Western Cattle-Egret spends most of its time in fields rather than streams. It forages at the feet of grazing cattle, head bobbing with each step, or rides on their backs to pick at ticks. This stocky white heron has yellow plumes on its head and neck during breeding season.
Invasive Birds: The 7 Most Common Nonnative Bird Species in …
2020年2月24日 · Cattle Egrets don't seem to adversely affect native bird populations, and because they eat flies and occasionally ticks on or near cattle, they likely benefit the livestock industry. However, their colonies are sometimes viewed as nuisances due to their noise, smell, and proximity to human populations.