Reed Cormorant ( (Microcarbo africanus)

Reed Cormorant

It is a small, barred-backed cormorant, which is widespread and a common sight in freshwater bodies. Adult birds are blacking, accentuated by a short dark crest above their bills. Juveniles and immature birds sport duller underparts. While they occur in their habitats along with the Great Cormorant, Reed Cormorants are distinguishable through … Read more

Double-banded Courser (Rhinoptilus africanus)

Double-banded Courser (Rhinoptilus africanus)

It is a striking, enigmatic bird, thriving in grasslands and savannas, and has adapted to microhabitats, such as overgrazed patches, pans, and gravelly plains. Adults sport a scaly pattern on the back, while two bands occur across the chests. Immature birds have the adult plumage sans the chest bands. A rising chain … Read more