Home >> Blog >> Western Cattle Egret This little white heron owes its name to the fact that it likes to stay near livestock. It takes advantage of the latter’s presence by feeding on frightened insects. It can be recognized by its rather stocky silhouette, its rather short beak and the distinct bulge of feathers under it. The cattle egret differs from other herons by its massive silhouette and short beak. Western Cattle EgretScientific name : Bubulcus ibisFamily : ArdeidaeLength: from 46 cm to 52 cm – Wingspan: from 82 cm to 95 cmWeight : from 340 gr to 390 grIUCN Conservation Status: LC Flight The Cattle Egret’s flight is…