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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:behavior
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gregarious
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gptkbp:breedingPlumage
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buff plumes on head, chest, and back
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gptkbp:breedingSeason
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shrubs
trees
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gptkbp:clutchSize
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1–5 eggs
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gptkbp:commonName
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cattle egret
buff-backed heron
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gptkbp:conservationStatus
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Least Concern
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gptkbp:diet
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insects
small vertebrates
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gptkbp:eggColor
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pale blue
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Ardeidae
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gptkbp:firstDescribed
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gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
1758
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gptkbp:flightNumber
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slow, steady wingbeats
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gptkbp:foragingBehavior
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walks behind grazing animals
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gptkbp:habitat
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gptkb:wetlands
grasslands
agricultural fields
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Cattle egret
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gptkbp:incubationPeriod
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22–26 days
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gptkbp:introduced
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gptkb:Americas
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Zealand
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gptkbp:IUCNStatus
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LC
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gptkbp:length
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46–56 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 23 years
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gptkbp:migratory
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partially migratory
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gptkbp:molting
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annual
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gptkbp:nativeRange
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gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Europe
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gptkbp:nestType
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platform of sticks
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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often follows cattle and large animals
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Pelecaniformes
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gptkbp:parasiteControl
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removes ticks from cattle
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gptkbp:plumage
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white
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gptkbp:population
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increasing
millions
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gptkbp:predators
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snakes
mammals
raptors
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gptkbp:scientificName
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gptkb:Bubulcus_ibis
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gptkbp:sexualDimorphism
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minimal
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gptkbp:sexualMaturity
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2–3 years
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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associated with agriculture
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gptkbp:vocalization
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harsh croaks
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gptkbp:weight
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270–512 g
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gptkbp:wingspan
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88–96 cm
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:White_heron_(bird)
gptkb:Samaspur_Bird_Sanctuary
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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