Cattle Egret

Did you know?

The Cattle Egret sits on the backs of cattle to look out for insects to eat.
 

Calls

Usually silent, but will make croaking noises in breeding colonies

Facts and Figures

Research Species: 

No

Minimum Size: 

48cm

Maximum Size: 

53cm

Average size: 

50cm

Breeding season: 

October to March

Clutch Size: 

2 to 7, usually 3

Incubation: 

24 days

Nestling Period: 

42 days

Conservation Status

Federal: 

Secure

NSW: 

Secure

NT: 

Secure

QLD: 

Secure

SA: 

Secure

TAS: 

Secure

VIC: 

Secure

WA: 

Secure

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