It is a fairish-sized barbet with invariable white underparts, vivid red forehead, and conspicuous yellow-and-white eyebrows. It thrives in savannas, semi-deserts, and gardens, and pairs often occur in dense treed areas and thickets abundant with cavities for nesting. Their call is a unique, wistful “poooop” repeated for about 6-7 times, followed by … Read more
The Black-headed Heron, also known as the Ardea melanocephala, is a wading bird categorized under the Ardeidae family. This family consists of long-legged coastal birds. The closest relatives of the Black-headed Heron are the Zigzag Heron, Tricoloured Heron, Great Egret, and Lava Heron. The Black-headed Heron was first described in 1826 by … Read more
The African Spoonbill, or also known as the Platalea Alba, is a wading bird that belongs to the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. Its binomial name, when translated literally, means pearl waterbird. The species earned this name because of their pearly white plumage that makes them a glorious sight from a distance. … Read more
It is a large, bulky, darkish eagle, with a tall, flabby crest. This bird thrives in plantations, farmlands, woodlands, orchards, open forest, and forest edges. Prefers perching for extended periods but once in a while, soars. A prolonged, booming “kweeeeeyaa” characterizes its call. Read further to know more about the Long-crested Eagle. … Read more
It is a grayish, red-faced bird that got its name from the conspicuous, dangling white wattle from its throat. It is the largest and rarest crane species in Africa, relying heavily on water areas, making it a vital environmental indicator species of thriving wetlands. While it is generally silent, it has a … Read more
The Black Crow, also known as Cape Crow or Corvus capensis, is a black bird that belongs in the Corvidae family. The Corvidae family is a cosmopolitan family of ravens, crows, jackdaws, jays, magpies, etc. This family of bird species is considered as the largest passerines in the world. The Black Crow’s … Read more
It is a black-and-white kingfisher, with a shiny black bill and short, busky crest. Pairs or small groups are often observed perching together. It thrives in various waterside habitats, such from estuaries, lakes, and to mangroves. It is renowned for its fishing technique and regarded as the largest bird in the world … Read more
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 water, usually in small groups. It is generally pale gray, with a pinkish bill, and a pink back, where it got its name. Read further to know … Read more
It has distinctive, two long, thin outer tail feathers that appear likes wires from which it gets its common name. It is found in Africa and Asia, boasting a striking blue upperpart, and a chestnut cap, which elegantly contrasts its bright white underpart. They are often found in open country near water … Read more
It is an uncommon yet striking helmetshrike with a black back, chestnut underparts, and a vivid red bill, where it got its name. This bird thrives in the canopies of lowland to mid-level humid forests. Always seen in pairs or small flocks, and make intricate grating, whistling, and chirping sounds. Read further … Read more