For centuries, the cattle egret was found only in Africa, Southern Europe, and parts of Asia. However, in the late 1800s, they began an incredible journey.
: Some ranchers prefer egrets over pesticides for natural fly control. bubulcus ibis
: They trail behind cattle, horses, and tractors to catch insects stirred up by movement. For centuries, the cattle egret was found only
: Today, they are found on every continent except Antarctica. Nature's Clever Hitchhikers and parts of Asia. However
: Around 1877, they crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to South America.
The cattle egret ( Bubulcus ibis ) is one of the most successful avian explorers in history. Unlike most species that spread due to human transport, these birds conquered the globe largely on their own wings. The Great Migration