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Cattle Egret with Cattle

Bubulcus ibis

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Description:

I have wanted to get a picture of a Cattle Egret with Cattle for a long time. The egret hangs around the cow for his benefit and the cow's benefit. The egret gets something to eat and the cow gets rid of vermin in his fur coat . Sometimes you see them actually on top of the cow.

Habitat:

Florida Pastures and fields.(for both bird and cows)

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Comments (3)
KarenL
Very nice Alice! Please could you add this to the Symbiotic Relationships mission - http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/7987627 Thanks!
HemaShah
Great pic Alice and makes me nostalgic. have not seen a cattle egret for a while.Great spotting!

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PublishedJuly 8, 2011

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