Definition of "cattle egret" []

• A small egret (Bubulus ibis) native to Africa and southern Eurasia that feeds among grazing cattle. (noun)

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• "A white cattle egret landed on the ship, brownish-colored stains of oil on its face and along its chest, wings and tail."