Ibis - Bubulcus

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

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

: They often stand directly on an animal's back to eat ticks and parasites. : They trail behind cattle, horses, and tractors

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

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

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