The Blue Waxbill is known for various names: The Uraeginthus angolensis, Southern Blue Waxbill, Southern Cordon Bleu, Blue-breasted Waxbill, Blue-cheeked Cordon Bleu, Blue-breasted Cordon Bleu, and Angola Cordon Bleu. It is an indigenous species that is found in the southern region of the African continent. This Blue Waxbill was first described in … Read more
It is a tall, orange-brown, plover-like bird that thrives in drier habitats, avoiding the wetlands. It boasts huge yellow eyes, perfect for its nocturnal lifestyle. During the days, its puzzling plumage, allowing it to hide undercover effectively. Once the dark sets in, it comes outs again preying on insects. This bird is … Read more
It is an enigmatic, graceful, long-legged bird with dark upperwing feathers and mostly white underwings while in flight. This upland shorebird hunts during the night and spends the day resting under thick shrubs. While it closely resembles the Double-banded Courser, it boasts a more intricate stripe marks and patterns. It is known … Read more
Water Dikkops are small birds that live beside water sources such as rivers and swamps. Despite their small size, they have broad wings and long legs, which make them excellent flyers and runners. Read further to know more about Water Dikkops! What is a Water Dikkop? The Water Dikkop, or also known … Read more
It is a large owl coming from scops family, but still related to the larger species of owl. It has a grayish back, dull and barred below, accentuated by a black-and-white face. It thrives in the thorny savannas and arid dense-leaved woodlands. This bird closely resembles the Northern White-faced Owl and was … Read more
It is a small passerine bird, named for its distinct long hind claws, which is believed to help them walk on the grass. It is most often solitary or with a partner, perching or trees or branches, or foraging insects on the ground. Aside from its unusual long claws, it also has … Read more