Cattle Egret Flock

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a species of heron found in tropics and subtropics. It is widespread being found in many regions of the world. This... more

by Morris Finkelstein

Title

Cattle Egret Flock

Artist

Morris Finkelstein

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Photograph

Description

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a species of heron found in tropics and subtropics. It is widespread being found in many regions of the world. This stocky heron measures about 20 inches in length and about 12 ounces in weight. They inhabit grasslands, farmlands, pastures, rice paddies, and wetlands. Very often they are dependent on large mammals such as buffalo, cattle, and other grazing mammals, and prey on the insects and small vertebrates that the large animals disturb, as well as on the animals' flies and ticks. In Africa, Cattle Egret forage behind Cape Buffalo, Zebras, Waterbucks, and Wildebeests.

This flock of fourty-plus Cattle Egrets standing on the bank of a pond was photographed at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, in Tanzania on 1-17-2016. I used a Nikon D810 camera body and a Nikon 500mm f/4.0 VR2 lens to capture this image.

I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
African Theme Artwork, 10-11-2016
Water Forms, 7-8-2020

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June 9th, 2016