Their success comes from a unique "commensal" relationship with larger animals.
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. bubulcus ibis
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 Their success comes from a unique "commensal" relationship
: They often stand directly on an animal's back to eat ticks and parasites. and parts of Asia. However