The Cattle Egret is one of the family of Herons and Egrets that changes its plumage when breeding. In this case the normally all white Cattle Egret get orange patches on the back of their head, mid back, and breast; their legs turn pink when breeding as well. It is a strikingly beautiful bird during breeding season (March through July). This photo was taken at Lake Cochise in Southeast Arizona May 11th, 2008.
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