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Bubulcus ibis
The Cattle egret is a small white heron that is often associated with grazing cattle. Sexes are similar with males being larger. During the breeding season, adults develop orange-buff plumes on the back, breast, and crown.
Spotted at the Lacassine NWR in southern Louisiana.
Cattle egrets have a wide variety of prey including insects and small animals.
Spotted on May 6, 2023
Submitted on Sep 25, 2023
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