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Updated 9/24/2012

Family Ardeidae

HAWAII

Bubulcus ibis

Oahu Club, Hawaii Kai

CATTLE EGRET

Common in grassy fields and wetlands.  Originally brought to Hawaii to reduce flies on cattle, it is now a serious threat to native birds, preying upon chicks.

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