The cattle egret (Bubulcus) is a cosmopolitan genus of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics, and warm-temperate zones. The short, thick-necked Western Cattle Egret spends most of its time in fields rather than streams. It forages at the feet of grazing cattle, head bobbing with each step, or rides on their backs to pick at ticks. This stocky white heron has yellow plumes on its head and neck during breeding season. Western Cattle Egrets give raspy, repeated rick-rack calls throughout the year at the nest and the roost. Their repertoire also includes harsh raa calls to defend the nest and chatter calls to greet their mates. They are usually quiet while foraging and flying. Adults make loud thuds with their wings during breeding displays, and mated pairs clap bills with each other. Western Cattle Egrets can also communicate by making clicking sounds with their bills. Here is a link so you can hear the majestic cries if this interesting animal.
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Western Cattle Egret
The cattle egret (Bubulcus) is a cosmopolitan genus of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics, and warm-temperate zones. The short, thick-necked Western Cattle Egret spends most of its time in fields rather than streams. It forages at the feet of grazing cattle, head bobbing with each step, or rides on their backs to pick at ticks. This stocky white heron has yellow plumes on its head and neck during breeding season. Western Cattle Egrets give raspy, repeated rick-rack calls throughout the year at the nest and the roost. Their repertoire also includes harsh raa calls to defend the nest and chatter calls to greet their mates. They are usually quiet while foraging and flying. Adults make loud thuds with their wings during breeding displays, and mated pairs clap bills with each other. Western Cattle Egrets can also communicate by making clicking sounds with their bills. Here is a link so you can hear the majestic cries if this interesting animal.