Central America Wildlife – Cattle Egret

by Marina K. Villatoro

The Cattle Egret is a cosmopolitan species of heron. These guys are found all over Central America and in Costa rica they can be found in the Manuel Antonio National Park. The non-breeding adult has mainly white feathers, a yellow bill and grayish-yellow legs. During the breeding season, adults of the western subspecies develop orange-buff plumes on the back, breast and crown. Continue reading