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The Cape Gannet bird is a beautiful bird, to say the least. Its feathers are a glossy white that deserves admiration, but these sea birds are not known for their beautiful plumage, rather it is for how fast they can dive into the water for a tasty bite or two. …
The African Fish eagle, just like the American bald eagle, is a bird synonymous with the African continent. The sound of its cry conjures images of rolling savannah plains full of great herds of zebras, antelopes, gazelles, and lions or cheetahs chasing after them, great rivers meandering slowly through the …
“Roberts Birds of Southern Africa” is a well-known and comprehensive field guide for birdwatching in the southern African region. It’s considered one of the most authoritative references for bird identification in this area. The book is authored by Hugh Chittenden, Greg Davies, and Ingrid Weiersbye, and it’s named after Austin …
The African Sacred Ibis Bird is an interesting bird as it was once considered a representation of the ancient Egyptian god of wisdom Thoth on earth. As such, the bird was highly revered and as a consequence was offered as a sacrificial offering to Thoth. Its diet most likely led …
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary in Senegal is an oasis and an important haven for Palearctic birds. To put into context just how important the sanctuary is, when birds migrate from Europe, the Sahara desert usually poses the biggest obstacle. Birds usually opt to bypass this obstacle by either going through …