Cattle Egret

Birds / Waterbirds

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Cattle egrets are compact white herons that often feed in grassy fields rather than standing in open water. They take insects and other small prey disturbed by grazing animals or machinery, making pastureland a productive hunting place. Breeding birds develop warmer coloring on parts of the head and body. The Western Cattle-Egret has spread well beyond its original African range, including to the Americas and Hawaii. The broader Cattle Egret label is retained for this album.

Reference: Cornell Lab of Ornithology: All About Birds