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Cows with Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

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Field Notes

Description:

Every cow that morning had one or two Cattle egret birds in tow. The birds eat irritating ticks and insects off the cows and likely the cows scare up more insects as they move.

Habitat:

Seen mostly in pastures

Species ID Suggestions

Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

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HemaShah
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