Bubulcus ibis refers to a bird species commonly known as the Cattle Egret. Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings as another word. In the case of Bubulcus ibis, some synonyms for the term include the following: cowbird, cow egret, ardeola, bovidius, and garza real. These names are often used interchangeably to describe this species of bird, which is native to Africa but is also found in other parts of the world. Despite its name, the Cattle Egret does not only feed on cattle but also on insects and small animals found in grasslands and farmlands.