Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) - Kualoa Regional Park - Oahu, Hawaii

The cattle egret is extremely widespread since its introduction to Hawaiʻi from Florida in 1959 to control insect pests. Easy to spot, these 20-inch long white birds are often seen in large groups, usually near ponds. Look for their perfect “V” formation as they fly in flocks.

- Cattle Egret Quick Facts -
‧ Name: ‘Cattle’ in the name relates to the bird’s habits. ‘Egret’ comes from French ‘aigrette’, which refers to the bird’s feathers used as ornaments in the past. Latin genus name ‘Bubulcus’ means ‘concerning cattle’. Latin species name ‘Ibis’ comes from ancient Egyptian ‘ibis’. Applied in error by Carl Linnaeus, as this bird is part of the Heron family, not the Ibis.
‧ Habitat: ‘Traditionally’, i.e. in natural settings, cattle egrets accompany cattle feeding on insects and other small animals, and will rid cattle of the pests that plague them, such as ticks and flies. Their adapting to human environments makes their presence now seen in city parks and also around airports.
‧ Diet: Insects, arthropods, small reptiles, bird eggs/nestlings, some fish, also garbage.
‧ Nesting: Nest in colonies in treetops near marshlands and coastal habitats, sometimes mixing with other species of herons. Three to seven light blue eggs are laid, incubated by both parents. Chicks fed by both parents.
‧ Distribution: Native to Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia, introduced in many countries including Hawaii (from Florida in the 1950s) in the USA. Also expanding range on its own.
‧ Conservation: Population widespread around the globe and increasing, not at risk.
‧ Notes: Cattle egrets have figured out that following park maintenance crews in Hawaii, they would find good sources of food or even around picnic tables looking for food scraps from visitors.

-- Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff) --
‧ Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
‧ Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
‧ ISO – 320
‧ Aperture – f/5.6
‧ Exposure – 1/400 second
‧ Focal Length – 175mm

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Taken in: United States / Hawaii / Kualoa (show map)

Taken on: May 3, 2019

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Camera: Nikon D7200, f/5.6, 1/400 sec, 175mm (=262mm), ISO 320 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D7200
Lens:	18.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Focal Length:	175mm (35mm equivalent: 262mm)
ISO:	320
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Saturation:	High
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)
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