Egret Western Cattle (Bubulcus ibis) near breeding – Cape West South Africa

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Egret Western Cattle (Bubulcus ibis) near breeding – Cape West South Africa

A common bird usually overlooked but this specimen is coming into full breeding plumage but the bill has not yet turned red.  It was on the move showing the fine light rufous hair like feathers.

  • Species:Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
  • Bird Type:Near breeding
  • FamilyHerons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)
  • Date Taken20160203
  • Location:Cape Agulhas road to De Mond
  • Area:Southern Cape
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA04804a Egret Western Cattle (near bre) 1 Cape Agulhas Southern Cape RSA Feb16 PH2_8702
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