: They often stand directly on an animal's back to eat ticks and parasites.
: By the 1940s, they reached Florida and spread across North America. bubulcus ibis
For centuries, the cattle egret was found only in Africa, Southern Europe, and parts of Asia. However, in the late 1800s, they began an incredible journey. : They often stand directly on an animal's
: They trail behind cattle, horses, and tractors to catch insects stirred up by movement. and parts of Asia. However
: Today, they are found on every continent except Antarctica. Nature's Clever Hitchhikers