Crowned Plover (Vanellus coronatus)
The Crowned Plover (Vanellus coronatus), or Crowned Lapwing, is a bird species found in dry habitats of northeastern, eastern and southern Africa. They are adapted to short and dry grasslands, […]
Category Archives: birds
Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii)
The Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii) is a bird endemic to India where it inhabits forest undergrowth, secondary growth, and bamboo thickets. So far no concerns for this species have been […]
Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis)
The Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis) is a widespread resident across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east. It also occurs along the Nile Valley and […]
White-tailed Trogon (Trogon chionurus)
The White-tailed Trogon (Trogon chionurus) is one of 39 species in the Trogon family. It occurs in humid tropical forests of Panama, western Colombia, and western Ecuador. The colourful birds […]
Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)
The Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii) is a bird of tropical rainforests of Central and South America (Honduras to Brazil). It inhabits tall wet forests and secondary growth, where it hunts […]
Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima)
The Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) is a mid-sized bird of prey found in tropical Central and South America (from Costa Rica to Argentina). Typically occurring in open habitats (savannahs, swamps, […]
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas)
The Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) is a medium-sized bird common to the savannahs of southern Africa. Locally known as “flying bananas”, the birds can often be found on the […]
Black Kite (Milvus migrans)
The Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey occurring through much of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. With especially large populations in South Asia, some believe it […]
Crimson-backed Tanager (Ramphocelus dimidiatus)
The Crimson-backed Tanager (Ramphocelus dimidiatus) is a strikingly beautiful bird occurring in Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and up to French Guyana. The species can be found in shrubby areas, gardens, and […]
African Grey Hornbill (Tockus nasutus)
The African Grey Hornbill (Tockus nasutus) occurs almost throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Generally, female and male birds look very similar having a dark grey to black plumage. Nevertheless, you can identify […]
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