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$Western Cattle Egret.\nThe western cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. Most taxonomic authorities lump this species and the eastern cattle egret together (called the cattle egret), but some (including the International Ornithologists' Union) separate them. Despite the similarities in plumage to the egrets of the genus Egretta, it is more closely related to the herons of Ardea. Originally native to parts of Asia, Africa and Europe, it has undergone a rapid expansion in its distribution and successfully colonised much of the rest of the world in the last century.\n\nIt is a white bird adorned with buff plumes in the breeding season. It nests in colonies, usually near bodies of water and often with other wading birds. The nest is a platform of sticks in trees or shrubs. Western cattle egrets exploit drier and open habitats more than other heron species. Their feeding habitats include seasonally inundated grasslands, pastures, farmlands, wetlands and rice paddies. They often accompany cattle or other large mammals, catching insect and small vertebrate prey disturbed by these animals. Some populations of the cattle egret are migratory and others show post-breeding dispersal.\n\nThe adult cattle egret has few predators, but birds or mammals may raid its nests, and chicks may be lost to starvation, calcium deficiency or disturbance from other large birds. This species maintains a special relationship with cattle, which extends to other large grazing mammals; wider human farming is believed to be a major cause of their suddenly expanded range. The cattle egret removes ticks and flies from cattle and consumes them. This benefits both species, but it has been implicated in the spread of tick-borne animal diseases.$

The endemic ravinala tree (traveller's tree) stands out in a primeval forest of Andasibe/Mantadia National Park. This tree is the national symbol of Madagascar

Lake Nakuru wetlands are a prime habitat for over 300 bird species and animals in Kenya

Sunbitterns mainly walk, but when they do fly, it is a graceful movement with slow wing beats.

Panoramic view of trees, grasses, granite boulders and hills in the rugged landscape of World Heritage listed Dangar's Gorge on the western edge of the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the New England High country near Armidale NSW

The Te Matua Ngahere (Father of the Forest), a giant kauri (Agathis australis) coniferous tree in the Waipoua Forest of Northland Region, New Zealand

Juvenile White Ibis resting on a park bench in the morning sun.

Swamp forest at Cashmere Bay, Lake Brunner, West Coast region of South Island, New Zealand, on a sunny summer day

African Grey Parrot, Psittacus erithacus, sitting on the branch, Uganda, Africa. Wildlife scene from nature. Parrot in green vegetation. Wildlife scene from nature.

Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand

Mount Kaala Trail is a 7.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Waianae, Oahu, Hawaii that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.

View into the treetop in the rainforest.

Plain Chachalaca in the wild at the tropical forest of Tikal National Park in Guatemala.

The North Island Kokako in the New Zealand Tiritiri Matangi conservation

Tree Ferns and the Countryside of New Zealand

Explore the enigmatic world of the Kagu, a unique and rare bird found only in the dense forests of New Caledonia. Adorned with gray plumage, vibrant blue legs, and a long, slender beak, this remarkable species captivates with its mysterious allure.

Okarito Lagoon, Tai Poutini National Park, Westland, on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.

Australian native Laughing Kookaburra close up

Discover the peaceful ambiance of Parque Terra Nostra reflective pond, surrounded by Sao Miguel verdant greenery and Azores tranquil charm.

Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas National Park - Jaen

an outstanding landscape of Tierra del Fuego

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