Species: Bubulcus coromandus
English Name: Eastern Cattle Egret
Chinese Name: 牛背鷺
Family: Ardeidae
Description:
This egret has 46-56 cm in length, a yellow bill and white plumage, except for the summer when he gets a orange color on the head, neck, back and breast. In Macau, it is a passage visitor.
© 2009 Drew Avery
© 2005 Arthur Chapman
© 2012 Ian N. White
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.