Cattle Egret is a photograph by Norman Johnson which was uploaded on June 15th, 2017.
Cattle Egret
This adult cattle egret with breeding plumage was in a rookery near Kissimmee, Florida... more
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Cattle Egret
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Norman Johnson
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This adult cattle egret with breeding plumage was in a rookery near Kissimmee, Florida
The cattle egret (bubulcus ibis) can be found in grassy fields, pastures and savannahs around the world in tropical and subtropical climates. Originally from Africa and Asia, it made its way to northeastern South America in 1877 and spread throughout the Americas from there. They can be found as far north in North American as Alaska and Newfoundland and as far south in South America as Argentina. You will see them in Central America and the caribbean also.
They typically forage for insects and small animals at the feet of grazing animals like cattle, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, etc.. or ride on their backs looking for insects and parasites. They have been known to fly for miles toward the front of a fire in grasslands to feed on the fleeing insects and small animals. They are opportunistic feeders.
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Don Columbus
Congratulations Norman, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Norman Johnson replied:
I'm glad you like it Don. Thank you very much for the feature in the group "Birds In Focus."
HH Photography of Florida
Great capture of this Cattle Egret in it's beautiful breeding plumage, Norman. Perfect lighting.
Krinkled Leaves Photography
Nice portrait Norman. Kind of a cute fellow. Makes me want to pet him. Well done.
Norman Johnson
I'm glad you like it Doug. Thank you very much for the feature in the group "Animal Photographs."
Norman Johnson
I'm glad you like it, Scott. Thank you very much for the feature in the group "FAA Portraits - Birds."
Norman Johnson
I'm glad you like it John. Thank you very much for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You."
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