Features& Description
The Western Cattle-Egret, Latin for “Bubulcus ibis”, is a small white heron, usually with its head in its shoulders.
The white plumage is tinged with reddish-orange on the chest, top of the head and part of the back.
Stirring and lively, it makes short runs.
Habitat(Biotope)
The Western Cattle-Egret often forages in groups in meadows and fields, sometimes in marshes. It can be found on almost every continent, where its food is abundant.
Behavior& habits
A migrant from Africa, it returns to Europe in spring and can be seen in lakeside meadows and heron nesting areas.
Reproductionand immature
Western Cattle-Egret gather in colonies, with the male and female sharing nest-building duties.
The eggs are laid in 4 to 5 clutches and take around 20 days to hatch.
The young leave the nest after 20 days and are flying by the 30th day.
Cryor Voice
The Western Cattle-Egret sometimes emits a low, monosyllabic “krat” and “èg” croak in flight.
Le Heron Garde Boeuf
