At plowing time, it is a favorite companion for farmers, often standing in flocks in paddy fields or perching on the backs of cows thereby earning itself the nickname of 'cattle egret.'
牠們是農民耕耘時的最佳伴侶，經常成群縮頭鼓腮地站在稻田中，或停棲在牛背上，因此被稱做「牛背鷺」。