Cattle Egret

The only species in it's genus The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) gains its common name from its habit of commonly wandering alongside herds of cattle. It is stocky in build, has a slightly hunched posture and white-grey plumage. In the breeding season, the feathers on the head and back turn an orange-red and, remarkably, the irises and bill turn the same orange-red The cattle egret is generally a quiet bird; however, it can sometimes give a coarse, throaty call, especially during the mating season.