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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, …
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 …
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 Pelican is the only bird in the pelican order found in Africa with a large wingspan. These birds …
Africa has a diverse and huge number of bird species and the most colorful African birds. While many are beautiful to see and study, some species stand out more than the rest. They usually say, “beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder,” which rings true to some who view …
The African Hoopoe bird is one of the most unforgettable birds to spot on a Safari in the African Savannah, one of the Hoopoe Birds facts is that it is quite stinky, yet beautiful 🙂 Their name comes from their distinctive “hoo-poo” call, which is sung in a cycle of …
The Shoebill stork bird is a prehistoric-looking bird that is a sought-after treasure by birdwatchers, as it is a solitary bird that isn’t aggressive towards humans and is rather docile, so I wouldn’t call it “scary”, no, but beautiful? I will leave that up to you 😉 Its scientific name …
The African Kingfisher bird is a small to medium-sized bird in the family Alcedinidae, that is noted for its strikingly beautiful body markings, colours, long thick beaks, and stocky bodies. They can be found all around the world and have a cosmopolitan distribution: Most kingfisher species can be found in …
Birds are fascinating creatures, and quite special as they are the only animals capable of flight. It is very easy to marvel at the biggest bird on earth like the ostrich, even though it isn’t capable of flight, but these small African birds are even more fascinating, seeing how much …
Bird watching and bird identification is a hobby, a very fast-growing hobby, and it is also a profession: wildlife photography, and one of the best places in Africa to do some spectacular birding in South Africa. South Africa is a country with a lot of flora and fauna and is …
There are more than 30 different African owls species on this beautiful continent, with some new species being discovered regularly, particularly within the dense tropical rainforests. These birds have a rich history within the continent, going as far back as the time of the ancient Egyptians, and have a place …