It is also seen in Australia and, to a lesser degree, South America. The cow egret is a widespread species with origins in Africa and southern Spain.
In preparation for mating, they develop a halo of golden yellow plumage on their back, breast, and head. In its non-breeding state, the cattle egret is primarily white, except for the yellow of its beak and the greyish yellow of its legs. They hunch down and have short, powerful necks in comparison to other egrets. Their wing span is between 34.3 and 39 inches, and they weigh 9.5 to 18.2 ounces. The average size of a cattle egret is 17 to 23 inches.
Their white plumage assists them in blending in with their surroundings therefore, they evolved that way. Most of these snowy birds like to set up housekeeping near bodies of water, whether it be salt water, fresh water, or snowy terrain. Although many species of birds have white in their feathers, those that are almost all white are rarer.
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