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Cattle Egret

Scientific Name: Bubulcus ibis Family: Ardeidae Order: Ciconiiformes
Size: 20 inches. Range: Mainly in S.E. portion of U.S. Habitat: "Often found near livestock, hence the name."

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Photo 1 of 6.   Location: Kauai.   Date: 2004-03-19

Note the red legs and orangish beak as part of the breeding plumage


Photo 2 of 6.   Location: Kauai.   Date: 2004-03-14

Nea the beach in Kauai


Photo 3 of 6.   Location: Kauai.   Date: 2004-03-19

Note the red legs and orangish beak as part of the breeding plumage


Photo 4 of 6.   Location: Central Florida.   Date: 2007-01-01


Photo 5 of 6.   Location: Kauai.   Date: 2013-08-10


Photo 6 of 6.   Location: New Orleans Area.   Date: 2009-04-17