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Tanzania is a land of unspoiled vastness, bordering Kenya to the North, Malawi, and Mozambique to the South, Congo to the West, and pristine beaches and the Indian Ocean to the East. The country is home to more than 1000 species of Tanzanian birds but only a small number of … Read more
The Goliath Heron Bird is the largest living heron species on the planet. As large as it is, the Goliath Heron bird is smaller than the much bigger but extinct Bennu Heron, which is estimated to have existed between 2700 to 1800 BCE. According to estimates, the Bennu Heron was … Read more
The African Secretary Bird is one of the iconic raptor species on the African continent, due to its appearance. These birds have an eagle-like body on long stork-like legs giving them incredible height, even among raptors. Today, we are going to dive deeper into this magnificent bird, let’s go! How … Read more
How well do you know your birds and especially the African Birds’ names? Unlike other animals, birds are special and can be quite confusing to many. They have feathers, are quite colorful, and fly, which is some of the similarities they share commonly. But unlike a lion, a cheetah, or … Read more
The African Weaverbirds family is a large family of birds, but not all of them go by the name Weaverbird, such as the red-billed quelea, the most populous wild bird in the world. One thing all weaverbirds have in common though is that they build elaborate, spectacular, and durable nests. … Read more
Baby bird identification can be quite a challenge. As birds grow, they go through a myriad of changes, from feathers, colour and markings in the duration of a few days to a few weeks. When finding a baby bird you will get confused as to what bird species it is, … Read more
The greater flamingo is the largest and most widespread of any flamingo specie, not only in Africa but also globally. That’s just one of the many facts on the Greater Flamingo that we will be talking about today. They are generally paler when compared to other species, but are nonetheless … Read more
The Great White Pelican is a majestic bird to look and marvel at and is one of the heaviest birds capable of flight. Together with the Pink Backed pelican, the Great White is the only bird in the pelican order found in Africa. These birds are magnificent to spot in … Read more
Bird migrations usually cover very long distances between the two hemispheres, and you’ll find in many cases, the birds will time their departure and arrival with the availability of food. This will form a sort of bird migration radar, that gives information on where and when the migration happens. Avian … Read more
The most important accessory to a birder is their trusty pair of binoculars. If you look around, there is a myriad of options concerning what brand to get, and peer pressure may have you shelling out a good portion of your income for an expensive pair. Well, binoculars are not … Read more