Cattle Egret

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The Cattle Egret breeds in southern Europe, especially in Spain and Portugal. Occasionally it is seen in western Europe.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubulcus_ibis

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1048666/maps

Scientific name:

Bubulcus ibis

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Crow

Birdtype:

waders

Main colour:

White,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Red,

Yellow

Beak shape:

Dagger

Crown colour:

White,

Beige,

Light brown

Breast colour:

White,

Light brown

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

White,

Beige,

Light brown

Rump colour:

White

Upperwing colour:

White

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Buff,

Grey

Leg shape:

Stiltlong

Tail colour:

White

Tail shape:

Square short

Looks like

Little Egret

Read more about Little Egret

The Cattle Egret has a relatively short beak, mostly yellow or red. The beak of the Little Egret is much longer and always black. The Cattle Egret has a light-brown crown.