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Eastern Cattle Egret in Breeding Plumage
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jweeyh

Eastern Cattle Egret in Breeding Plumage (Bubulcus ibis)

Habitat
Canals and open fields
Location
Singapore
Date taken
29 Jan 2021
Scientific name
Bubulcus ibis
Equipment used
Nikon Gears
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Deb Burhinus
Great image and a good comparison example to Western Cattle Egret with notably longer legs and neck with more extensive rufous than Western. Thank you for posting!
 
KC Foggin
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What a great close up of this Egret Johnny and so beautifully captured buddy!
 
delia todd
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Isn't their breeding plumage beautiful Johnny.

That's a gorgeous picture you've taken of him my friend. Many thanks lad.
 

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