Birds of Nicaragua BETA

    PELECANIFORMES: Ardeidae (Herons, Bitterns)  
Genus: Bubulcus (1 species, 2 worldwide)


Western Cattle Egret
Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) Breeding Colors
 
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

A recently introdoced species to the Americas. Generally seen with livestock. Roosts in groups of thousands in some places.


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