Eats

The cattle egret feeds on a wide range of prey, particularly insects, especially grasshoppers, crickets, flies (adults and maggots), and moths, as well as spiders, frogs, lizards, and earthworms.

Lives

Cattle Egrets are native to Africa but have spread across the world throughout North and South America, southeast Asia, and Australia. They are often found in upland areas such as pastures and fields, generally focusing on drier habitats than other species of white herons.

Behavior

It forages at the feet of grazing cattle, head bobbing with each step, or rides on their backs to pick at ticks.

Description

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