Animals and Plants in East-Africa - A test of iMatch AI-generated Descriptions  Foto: Sten-Åke Sändh

Animals and Vegetation in East Africa - Serengeti Tanzania 2012 - A cattle egret perches on a dead tree branch above tall green grass, with a flat-topped acacia tree in the distance under a clear blue sky. The bird has white feathers, a slim body, a long neck, and a yellow bill. The cattle egret often stays near grazing mammals to catch insects and other small prey stirred up by movement in the grass. They commonly use branches and fence posts as lookout points to scan for food below. Species common name: Cattle egret Family: Ardeidae Scientific name: Bubulcus ibis