Cattle Egret - Ardeidae Bubulcus ibis
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Cattle Egret near Provo River Parkway, Utah County, Utah on 9-29-02  ©NJDavis




Photo Details
September 29, 2002 - Provo River Parkway, Utah County, Utah - ©NJDavis

Description
Length 20" Wingspan 36". Adult breeding- White with pale orange patches on back, breast and head, orange legs, short orange bill,  Non-breeeding  white, yellow bill, black legs.  Juvenile- White body with black bill and legs.

Other
Follows cattle around to feed on the insects they disturb

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