RarityCommon
Height51 cm
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"Eastern Cattle Egrets can catch over 3 insects per minute when foraging near moving cattle or tractors."
Field Guide
Eastern Cattle Egret
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The Eastern Cattle Egret is a small, stocky white heron with a relatively short neck and legs, making it easy to distinguish from other egrets. Known for its strong association with livestock, it thrives in drier habitats compared to most Australian waterbirds.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Eastern Cattle Egret has been recorded.
- Roy Amer Reserve🔥 ActiveSouth Australia · 9 species · 11 sightings · seen 2 days ago
- Barramundi Fish FarmsQueensland
- Birdsland ReserveVictoria · 12 species · 13 sightings · seen 54 days ago
- Blue Waters Lake ReserveVictoria · 22 species · 39 sightings · seen 149 days ago
- Braeside ParkVictoria · 48 species · 84 sightings · seen 31 days ago
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