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Bubulcus ibis
Medium, stocky egret with white body and pale orange-brown patches on head, neck and back. Eyes, bill and legs are orange. This is the only white egret with both a yellow bill and yellow legs. Feeds primarily on insects disturbed by livestock. Direct flight on quick steady wing beats.
Containment Pond
Spotted on Apr 7, 2012
Submitted on Apr 20, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks Amy.
Very nice!