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Bubulcus Ibis Collection

Bubulcus ibis, commonly known as the Cattle Egret, is a fascinating bird that can be found in various locations around the world

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Elephant (Loxodonta africana), male standing on hind legs to reach acacia pods with Cattle egrets

Elephant (Loxodonta africana), male standing on hind legs to reach acacia pods with Cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) in background. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) in shalow water with Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) in shalow water with Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) in front of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: USA, New Mexico, Alamogordo, Alameda Park Zoo. Cattle egret in tree

USA, New Mexico, Alamogordo, Alameda Park Zoo. Cattle egret in tree

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Belize, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis)

Belize, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis)

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Elephants strolling through a marsh in Amboseli National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Elephants strolling through a marsh in Amboseli National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) in breeding plumage, balancing on palm leaf, India

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) in breeding plumage, balancing on palm leaf, India

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) in a field by domestic cattle. River Allier, France, May

Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) in a field by domestic cattle. River Allier, France, May

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Flock of Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis) in roosting trees at dusk, Imba Ndutu, Serengeti NP

Flock of Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis) in roosting trees at dusk, Imba Ndutu, Serengeti NP, Tanzania, East Africa

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) landing at breeding colony in Madagascar, Madagascar

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) landing at breeding colony in Madagascar, Madagascar

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret adult summerplumage walking

Cattle Egret adult summerplumage walking

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret adult close-up

Cattle Egret adult close-up

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) standing on the back of a sheep, Algarve, Portugal

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) standing on the back of a sheep, Algarve, Portugal

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) walking on the back of a cow, Algarve, Portugal

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) walking on the back of a cow, Algarve, Portugal

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) standing between cow legs in a dry field, Sagres Peninsula, Algarve

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) standing between cow legs in a dry field, Sagres Peninsula, Algarve, Portugal

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) crossing a track, followed by a Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis)

Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) crossing a track, followed by a Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis), Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) standing on the back of a Navajo-Churro sheep, Algarve

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) standing on the back of a Navajo-Churro sheep, Algarve, Portugal

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) portrait, Algarve, Portugal

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) portrait, Algarve, Portugal

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) on the lookout in a dry field, Algarve, Portugal

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) on the lookout in a dry field, Algarve, Portugal

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: USA, California, Salton Sea. Egret at sunset

USA, California, Salton Sea. Egret at sunset

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis in breeding plumage California April

Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis in breeding plumage California April

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Hippos wallow in a lake in the Ngorongoro Crater

Hippos wallow in a lake in the Ngorongoro Crater
Hippos wallow in a small freshwater lake on the floor of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. The craters 102-square-mile floor is spectacular for wildlife

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: USA, California, Salton Sea. Egret on a pole at Salton Sea

USA, California, Salton Sea. Egret on a pole at Salton Sea

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Picture No. 11672725

Picture No. 11672725
Cattle Egret / Buff-backed Heron adult. Date:

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret -Bubulcus ibis coromandus-, Queensland, Australia

Cattle Egret -Bubulcus ibis coromandus-, Queensland, Australia

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- with a Cattle Egret -Bubulcus ibis- on its back drinking

Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- with a Cattle Egret -Bubulcus ibis- on its back drinking at the waterhole of Chudop, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Picture No. 10984434

Picture No. 10984434
Cattle Egret - perched on back of sheep Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal (Bubulcus ibis) Date:

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Picture No. 10984435

Picture No. 10984435
Cattle Egret - perched on ground calling Alentejo, Portugal ( Bubulcus ibis) Date:

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Heron. Bubulcus Ibis. Europe. Italy. Lazio. Circeo National Park

Heron. Bubulcus Ibis. Europe. Italy. Lazio. Circeo National Park

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: airone guardabuoi, bubulcus ibis, livrea nunziale, ciconiformi, ardeidi, animali

airone guardabuoi, bubulcus ibis, livrea nunziale, ciconiformi, ardeidi, animali, uccelli, europa, francia, camargue, saintes maries de la mer

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Heron

Heron

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis on Cape Buffalo Lake Nakuru Kenya

Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis on Cape Buffalo Lake Nakuru Kenya

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egrets Bubulcus ibis feeding around elephants Samburu Kenya

Cattle Egrets Bubulcus ibis feeding around elephants Samburu Kenya

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Bubulcus ibis, cattle egret

Bubulcus ibis, cattle egret
Plate 24 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis, adult breeding plumage, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton

Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis, adult breeding plumage, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA, June

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis, Tanzania Africa

Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis, Tanzania Africa

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: African elephant and cattle egrets

African elephant and cattle egrets
African elephant (Loxodonta africana) feeding in a swamp, with two cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) squabbling at right. Photographed in Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle and cattle egret

Cattle and cattle egret. Red Andalucian cattle (Bos sp.) and cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) among purple bugloss (Echium plantagineum) flowers

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle and cattle egrets

Cattle and cattle egrets. Red Andalucian cattle (Bos sp.) and cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) among purple bugloss (Echium plantagineum) flowers

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret and Magpie on a horse

Cattle Egret and Magpie on a horse
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) and Magpie (Pica pica) on a horses back in Camargue, France

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle egret in breeding plumage

Cattle egret in breeding plumage, landing in a tree. The cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is found all over Africa (apart from the Sahara), and around the coasts of the Americas

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) in breeding plumage in captivity, Rio Grande Zoo

Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) in breeding plumage in captivity, Rio Grande Zoo, Albuquerque Biological Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Water Buffalo - surounded by Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis), feeding around the buffalo - Bohol

Water Buffalo - surounded by Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis), feeding around the buffalo - Bohol, Philippines. February
ANZ-1000 Water Buffalo - surrounded by Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis), feeding around the buffalo Bohol, Philippines. February

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret - Feeding among cattle in a wildflower meadow - Extramadura - Spain

Cattle Egret - Feeding among cattle in a wildflower meadow - Extramadura - Spain
ROY-440 Cattle Egret - Feeding among cattle in a wildflower meadow Extramadura, Spain Bubulcus ibis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret - Feeding among cattle in a meadow - Andalucia - Spain

Cattle Egret - Feeding among cattle in a meadow - Andalucia - Spain
ROY-424 Cattle Egret - Feeding among cattle in a meadow Andalucia, Spain Bubulcus ibis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret - Gathering nest material - Extremadura - Spain

Cattle Egret - Gathering nest material - Extremadura - Spain
ROY-410 Cattle Egret - Gathering nest material Extremadura, Spain Bubulcus ibis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Cattle Egret - Nesting colony in old cork oak trees with white storks - Extremadura - Spain

Cattle Egret - Nesting colony in old cork oak trees with white storks - Extremadura - Spain
ROY-403-m Cattle Egret - Nesting colony in old cork oak trees with white storks Extremadura - Spain Bubulcus ibis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageBubulcus Ibis Collection: Sambar Stag - in water with Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) on back Ranthambhor National Park, India

Sambar Stag - in water with Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) on back Ranthambhor National Park, India
JR-988 Sambar Stag - in water with Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) on back Ranthambhore National Park, India Cervus unicolor Alternative spellings




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Bubulcus ibis, commonly known as the Cattle Egret, is a fascinating bird that can be found in various locations around the world. In the vast landscapes of Amboseli National Park in Kenya, a male Elephant stands on its hind legs to reach acacia pods while accompanied by these elegant egrets. The breathtaking sight of Mount Kilimanjaro serves as a stunning backdrop for a Hippopotamus wading in shallow water with a Cattle Egret nearby. Even across continents, this versatile species thrives. At Alameda Park Zoo in New Mexico, USA, a Cattle Egret perches gracefully on a tree branch against the vibrant sunset hues. Meanwhile, at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize, flocks of these birds create an enchanting spectacle. In East Africa's Amboseli National Park once again, Elephants leisurely stroll through marshes while being observed by curious Cattle Egrets. These birds are not limited to natural habitats alone; they also find balance on palm leaves amidst India's lush scenery. Traveling further west to France's River Allier region reveals Western Cattle Egrets dotting fields alongside domestic cattle during May. As dusk falls over Imba Ndutu in Serengeti NP, Tanzania, large groups of these egrets gather and roost among trees—an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Back home at Salton Sea in California, USA and Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania respectively showcase solitary egrets perched atop poles or relaxing near buffalo herds immersed within tranquil waters. The adaptability is truly remarkable—whether standing tall on sheep backs or gracing us with their presence amid diverse ecosystems worldwide.