Western Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bubulcus-ibis"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.9 cm and a weight of 385.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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牛背鹭（约340克）以跟随大型哺乳动物（尤其是牛群）捕食被惊起的昆虫和小型脊椎动物而著名。原产于非洲和亚洲，在20世纪扩散至美洲、澳大利亚和欧洲。无危；目前是世界上分布最广的鹭科鸟类之一。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 48.9 cm | 19.3 in |
| 体重 | 385.68333333333334 g | 13.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 30 days.
产卵数
1-9
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| 科 | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Bubulcus |
| 物种 | Bubulcus ibis |
Distribution
Western Cattle Egret has been recorded in 24 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ardeidae family