Bubulcus Ibis ✦ Extended & Pro

Their success comes from a unique "commensal" relationship with larger animals.

: They often stand directly on an animal's back to eat ticks and parasites. 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. Their success comes from a unique "commensal" relationship

: Today, they are found on every continent except Antarctica. Nature's Clever Hitchhikers and parts of Asia. However

: By the 1940s, they reached Florida and spread across North America.