Bubulcus ibis
FAMILY ARDEIDAE (HERONS) Habitat: Fields and grassy areas, near lakes or rivers, in swamps, or on small inland or coastal islands Distribution: All over the world except the poles Diet: Insects especially grasshoppers, crickets, flies, and moths, spiders, frogs and earthworms Distinguishing features: White body, short yellow bill, pale orange patches in breeding plumage 02-Nov-2011 Pic: Rosita Sequeira Information on Cattle Egret |
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