EASTERN CATTLE EGRET Bubulcus coromandus
Photos by Djop Tabaranza
Los Banos, Laguna
May 2017
During this time of year, some birds begin to transition into their breeding plumage, just like the Cattle Egret in the photo above. The usually all-white egret, or tagak, sports a golden brown head, neck, breast, and back for a few months during their breeding season. Not all birds have breeding plumage which is used to attract mates.
Below is a photo of a Cattle Egret in non-breeding plumage for comparison.
Keep your eye out for Cattle Egrets in breeding plumage when you go out birding in the next few months!