Cattle Egret
The cattle’s ally
It is a Mediterranean species that is spreading throughout the south
of France. It gets its name from the fact that it often accompanies cattle in the fields and feeds on insects that parasitize ruminants. It also feeds on the insects that the cattle disturb as they walk.
IUCN status
The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN)
Description
Bubulcus ibis
Family
Ardeidae
Weight
300 to 400g
Height
48 to 53cm
Habitat
Open areas near water
Status
Least Concern
Lifespan
15 years
Food
It feeds on insects (especially grasshoppers), reptiles, and other small animals.
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