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 grayish-brown crest and blackish face and can be found creeping on bushes on its short legs. When flying, it flutters its wings vigorously as its tails seemingly … Read more
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 female while whitish in males. It thrives in open and palm savannas, and wet grasslands. Like its cousins, this bird is nocturnal or crepuscular, hunting from night … Read more
The Cape Eagle Owl, also known as the Bubo capensis, is a large owl known for its prominent ears and spotted look. It belongs to the Strigidae family, which is composed of true owls and typical owls. The Cape Eagle Owl’s closest cousins include the Elf Owl, Jamaican Owl, Tawny Owl, and … Read more
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 day-roosting secludedly on huge trees nears swamps and rivers with dense vegetation. Its call is a hollow, horn-like “ooommm” call, accompanies by a chain of grumbles. Read … Read more
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. It has a finely-spotted lower breast and belly, and known for their distinct, soft, ringing, “whooo-whooo’ call, seemingly sounding like “whooo are you?” Read further to know … Read more
It is a waterbird boasting a huge bill with throat pouch. It is one of the largest flying birds in the world that thrives in Africa’s shallow swamps. During their flight, they show dark flight feathers, contrasting their white wings. These birds are often noticed fishing with other birds from their species, … Read more