Egret, Cattle

The cattle egret is a stocky heron with an 88–96 cm wingspan; it is 46–56 cm long. It has a relatively short, thick neck, a sturdy bill, and a hunched posture. The nonbreeding adult has mainly white plumage, a yellow bill, and greyish-yellow legs.

Latin Name
Bubulcus ibis

When the bird was spotted

Date Location Title Seen by Interestingness
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors Saltholme b.m.stokesley ***
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors Saltholme b.m.stokesley ****
Portugal, Algarve Tavira b.m.stokesley
France, not specified Camargue mike421 **