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The cattle egret ( Bubulcus ibis ) is one of the most successful avian explorers in history. Unlike most species that spread due to human transport, these birds conquered the globe largely on their own wings. The Great Migration

: Today, they are found on every continent except Antarctica. Nature's Clever Hitchhikers bubulcus ibis

Their success comes from a unique "commensal" relationship with larger animals. The cattle egret ( Bubulcus ibis ) is

: They trail behind cattle, horses, and tractors to catch insects stirred up by movement. and parts of Asia. However

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.