StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height50 cm
Weight365 g
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"These birds have a special relationship with cattle, often perching on their backs to catch flies and ticks."
Field Guide
Cattle Egret
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The Eastern cattle egret is a charming visitor to New Zealand, arriving each autumn to overwinter. This small, stocky white bird is about the size of a white-faced heron but with a shorter neck. Its hunched posture and association with livestock make it a distinctive sight in our pastures.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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