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cattle egret

/ˈkætəl ˈiːɡrɪt/

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/ˈkætəl ˈiːɡrɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ruВид цапли (Bubulcus ibis), которая часто следует за крупным рогатым скотом и другими крупными травоядными животными, чтобы питаться насекомыми, вспугнутыми их движением.

A species of heron (Bubulcus ibis) that commonly follows cattle and other large grazing animals to feed on insects disturbed by their movement.

  1. Bird speciesB2formal

    A small white heron (Bubulcus ibis) that often follows cattle or other large grazing animals to feed on insects disturbed by them.

    ruВид птиц

    • The cattle egret is commonly seen in fields alongside cows.
    • We spotted a flock of cattle egrets near the river.
    • Cattle egrets have expanded their range across many continents.