Cattle Egret
(Bubulcus ibis)
Size (48-52 cm): It is the smallest of all the Egrets found in India
Area: Most of India except the Himalayas
Habitat: Lakes, village ponds, cultivations, river-banks
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Egrets
Egrets are medium to large sized birds, closely related to the Herons (see here) and belong to Ardea or Egretta genera. Similar to their (very) close relatives – Herons – they also have long legs and a long beak.
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