Cattle Egret

Scientific Name: Bubulcus ibis	Family: Ardeidae	Order: Ciconiiformes
Size: 20 inches.	Range: Mainly in S.E. portion of U.S.	Habitat: "Often found near livestock, hence the name."

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Photo 1 of 6. Location: Kauai. Date: 2004-03-19

Note the red legs and orangish beak as part of the breeding plumage

Photo 2 of 6. Location: Kauai. Date: 2004-03-14

Nea the beach in Kauai

Photo 3 of 6. Location: Kauai. Date: 2004-03-19

Note the red legs and orangish beak as part of the breeding plumage

Photo 4 of 6. Location: Central Florida. Date: 2007-01-01

Photo 5 of 6. Location: Kauai. Date: 2013-08-10

Photo 6 of 6. Location: New Orleans Area. Date: 2009-04-17