Western Cattle-Egret
- Scientific name
- Ardea ibis
- Family
- Ardeidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
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Why it matters
The Western Cattle-Egret is a remarkable example of rapid avian range expansion, having spread naturally from Africa to colonize much of the Americas over the last century. Collectors and birders prize the species for its unique relationship with grazing livestock, a behavior that showcases the egret’s successful adaptation to human-altered landscapes.
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About Western Cattle-Egret
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