Cattle Egret
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'''Habitat:''' Worldwide; in the tropics, the subtropics and warm temperate zones (wherever there is livestock). | '''Habitat:''' Worldwide; in the tropics, the subtropics and warm temperate zones (wherever there is livestock). | ||
| - | '''Status:''' Least Concern. This species has a large range, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 10 million square km (3.8 square miles). Its global population estimated to be 3.8–6.7 million individuals. The expansion and establishment of the species over large ranges has led it to be classed as an invasive species (although little, if any impact has been noted yet). | + | '''Status:''' Least Concern. '''Global Population:''' 3,800,000 - 7,600,000. This species has a large range, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 10 million square km (3.8 square miles). Its global population estimated to be 3.8–6.7 million individuals. The expansion and establishment of the species over large ranges has led it to be classed as an invasive species (although little, if any impact has been noted yet). |
'''Diet:''' Mostly insects found on domestic livestock; particularly flies (adults and maggots), ticks, grasshoppers, crickets and moths, as well as spiders, frogs, and earthworms. Cattle Egrets sometimes feed in shallow water but are typically found in fields and dry grassy habitats, reflecting its greater dietary reliance on terrestrial insects rather than aquatic prey. | '''Diet:''' Mostly insects found on domestic livestock; particularly flies (adults and maggots), ticks, grasshoppers, crickets and moths, as well as spiders, frogs, and earthworms. Cattle Egrets sometimes feed in shallow water but are typically found in fields and dry grassy habitats, reflecting its greater dietary reliance on terrestrial insects rather than aquatic prey. | ||
In addition to the natural expansion of its range, Cattle Egrets have been introduced into a few areas. The species was introduced to Hawaii in 1959, and to the Chagos Archipelago in 1955. Successful releases were also made in the Seychelles and Rodrigues, but attempts to introduce the species to Mauritius failed. Numerous birds were also released by Whipsnade Zoo in England, but the species never established. | In addition to the natural expansion of its range, Cattle Egrets have been introduced into a few areas. The species was introduced to Hawaii in 1959, and to the Chagos Archipelago in 1955. Successful releases were also made in the Seychelles and Rodrigues, but attempts to introduce the species to Mauritius failed. Numerous birds were also released by Whipsnade Zoo in England, but the species never established. | ||
| - | + | '''Found in [http://www.daz3d.com/shop/songbird-remix-shorebirds-volume-i Songbird ReMix Shorebirds Volume I]''' | |
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