Meet the African Pygmy Falcon: The Tiny Hunter of African Grassland
When you think of raptors, you probably think of large, powerful birds like eagles or hawks. However, the African pygmy falcon is here to challenge … Read more
Southern African Birds
Long-billed Pipit (Anthus similis)
It is a medium to large, slender pipit who has variable characteristics across its wide range. South Asian and African populations tend to be more … Read more
Fork-Tailed Drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis)
It is a clever, trickster, red-eyed bird with entirely black plumage and a narrow tail that fans like a fork, for which it is named. … Read more
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)
It is a large dove common in farmland and cities around the world. Wild counterparts often thrive on cliffs, while the feral groups have quickly … Read more
Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens)
It is small compared to its pelican cousins, yet it is still a large bird. This species occurs in open water wetlands habitats with slow-moving … Read more
Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus)
It is a large-grayish brown owl, with erect ear-tufts, and striking yellow eyes, and is the commonest large-owl in its range, thriving in thinly-wooded habitats. … Read more
Pel’s Fishing Owl (Scotopelia peli)
It is a large, round-headed, rufous-brown owl, with a murky, spots, bars, spots, covering its plumage. Quite timid, this nocturnal bird forages at night, while … Read more
Swamp Nightjar (Caprimulgus natalensis)
It is a fairish-sized, common nightjar characterized by bold scaly markings on its backs. A wide, dull patch occurs on the outer tail, buff in … Read more
Speckled Mousebird (Colius striatus)
It is an environmental indicator species, a stubby, brownish-gray bird with a long, shabby tail. It is distinguished from its other mousebird cousin through its … Read more
Rosy-throated Longclaw (Macronyx ameliae)
It is a beautiful pipit-like bird barred brown above and pink below, which separates it from other longclaws. Often retiring and inconspicuous, it prefers tropical … Read more
Rufous-naped Lark (Mirafra africana)
It is a large, brawny lark boasting a hefty bill, short crest, and a notable rufous wing panel conspicuous during flight. This bird is geographically-variable … Read more