๐ŸŒฟNative Nature

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia โ€บPhylum: Chordata โ€บClass: Aves โ€บOrder: Pelecaniformes โ€บFamily: Ardeidae โ€บGenus: Ardea

About

The cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Bubulcus, although some authorities regard two of its subspecies as full species, the western cattle egret and the eastern cattle egret. Despite the similarities in plumage to the egrets of the genus Egretta, it is more closely related to the herons of Ardea. Originally native...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Cattle-Egret?
The scientific name of Western Cattle-Egret is Ardea ibis.
What kingdom does Western Cattle-Egret belong to?
Western Cattle-Egret belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Cattle-Egret belong to?
Western Cattle-Egret belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Western Cattle-Egret belong to?
Western Cattle-Egret belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Western Cattle-Egret belong to?
Western Cattle-Egret belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Western Cattle-Egret belong to?
Western Cattle-Egret belongs to the family Ardeidae.
What genus does Western Cattle-Egret belong to?
Western Cattle-Egret belongs to the genus Ardea.