Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

Not Evaluated
Data Deficient
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct

Cattle Egrets travel across vast ranges and are typically found in warm and tropical environments. Covered in white feathers, with a pinky crown, breast and back, they are distinctive from fellow Egrets due to their much shorter bill. These birds travel far and wide with recordings as far north as Iceland, and as far south as Tasmania during migration.

Native Range →	Native to Africa, Asia and Europe but has spread to the Americas and Australia
Natural Habitat →	Forests, grasslands and wetlands
Diet →	Insects, crustaceans, amphibians, small birds and lizards
Life Expectancy →	Unknown in the wild. Up to 23 years in zoos
Breeding →	2-5 eggs from a 22-26 day incubation period
Group Name →	Colony or Flock
Active Hours →	During the day
Threats →	Hunting, loss of habitat

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Fun fact

Cattle Egret are opportunistic feeders and follow large animals around to catch insects. It is estimated that they gather 50% more food using only two-thirds as much energy when feeding with livestock