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Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

Least Concern

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Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Georgia, India), Europe (8 countries), North America (6 countries), and South America (7 countries).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇪 Peru 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Bubulcus ibis (Cattle Egret)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニシアマサギ

Chinese 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕

Spanish Garza ganadera

French héron garde-boeufs

German Kuhreiher

Portuguese garça-vaqueira / carraceiro

Russian Египетская цапля

Arabic أبوقردان

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cattle Egret?

The scientific name of Cattle Egret is Bubulcus ibis. It belongs to the genus Bubulcus.

What is the conservation status of Cattle Egret?

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cattle Egret live?

Cattle Egret is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Georgia, India), Europe (8 countries), North America (6 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt.

What family does Cattle Egret belong to?

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) belongs to the genus Bubulcus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Cattle Egret endangered?

No, Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cattle Egret belong to?

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cattle Egret?

The closest relatives of Cattle Egret in the genus Bubulcus include Eastern Cattle Egret.