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Category Archives: African Wildlife

Grey Lourie (Corythaixoides concolor)

November 26, 2014by matt-travels 9 Comments

The Grey Lourie (Corythaixoides concolor) is a medium-sized bird species occurring in southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique). Additionally, it is also called “go-away-bird” refering to its […]

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African Wildlife, birds

Double-spurred Francolin (Pternistis bicalcaratus)

November 22, 2014by matt-travels Leave a comment

The Double-spurred Francolin (Pternistis bicalcaratus) occurs in western Africa and with a very small population also in Morocco. The birds are generally shy and unobtrusive relying on their brown streaked […]

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African Wildlife, birds

Defassa Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa)

November 22, 2014by matt-travels 2 Comments

Waterbucks (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) can be assigned to one of two subspecies: the Common Waterbuck (Kobus e. ellipsiprymnus) of southeastern Africa and the Defassa Waterbuck (Kobus e. defassa) occurring in western, […]

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African Wildlife, mammals

Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris)

November 22, 2014by matt-travels 2 Comments

The Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) is the most abundant member of the family of guineafowls. The species occurs naturally in wide parts of Africa except for rain forests and deserts. […]

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African Wildlife, birds

Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus)

November 15, 2014by matt-travels 5 Comments

The Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) is a small-sized vulture species occurring in much of sub-Saharan Africa except for its southernmost tip and the tropical rain forests. Like their relatives, the […]

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African Wildlife, birds

Red-flanked Duiker (Cephalophus rufilatus)

November 15, 2014by matt-travels 3 Comments

The Red-flanked Duiker (Cephalophus rufilatus) is a small antelope species occurring in a belt from Senegal through the Sahel countries up to Uganda. In this region, it inhabits forest relicts […]

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African Wildlife, mammals

Ludwig’s Bustard (Neotis ludwigii)

November 5, 2014by matt-travels Leave a comment

The Ludwig’s Bustard (Neotis ludwigii) is a large bird occurring in the dry grasslands and savannahs of southern Africa (Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa). Most of the time, […]

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African Wildlife, birds

Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)

November 4, 2014by matt-travels 11 Comments

The Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a pig species occurring in the savannahs and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa. In contrast to other feral pigs, warthogs are active during the day and […]

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African Wildlife, mammals

Shaft-tailed Whydah (Vidua regia)

November 2, 2014by matt-travels 8 Comments

The Shaft-tailed Whydah (Vidua regia) or Queen Whydah is a small bird occurring in the grasslands of southern Africa (mainly southern Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, northern South Africa, and southern […]

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African Wildlife, birds

Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)

October 18, 2014by matt-travels 2 Comments

The Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a large antelope species occurring in the savannahs of central, eastern, and southern Africa. Larger individuals can reach a shoulder height of 1.5 m […]

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African Wildlife, mammals

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