B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
---|---|---|---|---|
20" 50.8cm | 36" 91.4cm | 12oz 340.2g | Ardeidae | Bubulcus ibis |
Once known as the Cattle Egret, it is now known as the Western Catlle Egret. It is seen throughout North America. It is becoming more and more common in the northern states and regions of southern Canada. As the name indicates, this is a bird that is likely to be seen in pastures than in marshes.
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.