Bubulcus Ibis Official

: Around 1877, they crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to South America.

Their success comes from a unique "commensal" relationship with larger animals. bubulcus ibis

: They trail behind cattle, horses, and tractors to catch insects stirred up by movement. : Around 1877, they crossed the Atlantic Ocean

: By the 1940s, they reached Florida and spread across North America. : Around 1877

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.

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

: They often stand directly on an animal's back to eat ticks and parasites.