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Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibis
(B. i. ibis)
| Armenian Name: | Եգիպտական տառեղ |
|---|---|
| Species Status: | Undetermined Species - Species of Special Concern |
See Plate 4 for Cattle Egret and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Breeding bird |
|---|---|
| Abundance: | Rare |
| Length: | 48-53 cm, Wing Span:90-96 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 15. |
| Adult (Breeding): | All white with orange on crown, breast, and back; yellow to orange legs and feet. |
| Adult (Non-breeding): | Orange patches reduced or absent; thick yellowish bill often with dark tip. |
| Juvenile: | Lacks orange patches; legs and feet dark. |
| Similar Species: | Differs from Little Egret by thicker orange bill, shorter neck, and orange legs. |
| Behavior: | Sociable; often forages away from water, typically in pastures among livestock and along roadways. |
| Habitat: | Wetlands with short vegetation; dry fields. |
| Food: | Primarily insects, rarely amphibians. |
| Nest: | Platform in tree or reedbeds. |
| Eggs: | 45 mm, 4-5, white. |
