Cattle egret - Bubulcus ibis

Quite an interesting spotting. My first encounter with this very attractive but relatively rare bird in Bulgaria. It was recorded nesting in Bulgaria for the first time in 2011. The photo was taken on the territory of a fairly large colony of little egrets (Egretta garzetta) and Squacco herons (Ardeola ralloides), where we found 3 nests of the cattle egret.

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Calbost Niel

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A gorgeous scene Posted 4 years ago
1. Jivko Nakev
  
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  Thanks, Niel! Posted 4 years ago

Wesley Goorachan

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Incredible photo! I had no idea that there are Cattle Egrets in Europe! Posted 4 years ago
1. Jivko Nakev
  
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  Thanks, Wesley! Yes, in Europe they nest mainly in the southwestern part of the continent. Posted 4 years ago

The Western cattle egret

The western cattle egret is a species of heron found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. Most taxonomic authorities lump this species and the eastern cattle egret together, but some separate them.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises

Species identified by Jivko Nakev