Genus Bubulcus (Noun)
Meaning
Small white egrets.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cattle egret is a member of the genus Bubulcus, a group of small white egrets found in warm and temperate regions around the world.
- Small white egrets of the genus Bubulcus are known for their distinctive feeding habits, often following grazing animals to catch insects and small invertebrates.
- The genus Bubulcus is a monotypic genus, with the cattle egret being the only species within this group of small white egrets.
- Birdwatchers often have difficulty distinguishing between the different species of small white egrets, including those within the genus Bubulcus.
- The genus Bubulcus is part of the family Ardeidae, which includes a wide range of herons and egrets, including the small white egrets of the genus Bubulcus.