Bubulcus Ibis Today

For centuries, the cattle egret was found only in Africa, Southern Europe, and parts of Asia. However, in the late 1800s, they began an incredible journey.

: Today, they are found on every continent except Antarctica. Nature's Clever Hitchhikers bubulcus ibis

: By the 1940s, they reached Florida and spread across North America. For centuries, the cattle egret was found only

Their success comes from a unique "commensal" relationship with larger animals. Nature's Clever Hitchhikers : By the 1940s, they

The cattle egret ( Bubulcus ibis ) is one of the most successful avian explorers in history. Unlike most species that spread due to human transport, these birds conquered the globe largely on their own wings. The Great Migration

: Some ranchers prefer egrets over pesticides for natural fly control.

: Around 1877, they crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to South America.