Egret Western Cattle (Bubulcus ibis) with cattle – Costa Rica

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Egret Western Cattle (Bubulcus ibis) with cattle – Costa Rica

While we see this common bird around the world, feeding near cattle seemed appropriate to add it to the collection.  In Central Africa we used to call it a Tick (small arachnids) Bird.

  • Species:Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
  • Bird Type:Adult with cattle
  • FamilyHerons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)
  • Date Taken20160305
  • Location:Peninsular Trail
  • Area:Arenal
  • Country:Costa Rica
  • Region:America Central
Photo File Ref: BCA00912a Egret Western Cattle 2 Peninsular Trail Arenal Observatory Lodge Costa Rica Mar16 PH2_2906
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