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Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

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Field Notes

Description:

During the breeding season, adults orange-buff plumes on the back, breast and crown, and the bill, legs and irises become bright red for a brief period prior to pairing.

Habitat:

River site

Notes:

This heron is not originaly from Brazil but nowadays it is very common in the caatinga landscape.

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