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Western Cattle Egret Facts
Ardea ibis
The western cattle egret (Ardea ibis) is a species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones.
- Diet
- The cattle egret feeds on a wide range of prey, particularly insects, especially grasshoppers, crickets, flies (adults and maggots), and moths, as well as spiders, frogs, and earthworms.
Western Cattle Egret Facts at a Glance
The western cattle egret (Ardea ibis) is a species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones.
It belongs to the family Ardeidae in the order Pelecaniformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
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