The Grey Lourie, also known as the Grey Go-away-bird, Grey Loerie, kwêvoël, and Corythaixoides concolor, is a bird species commonly found in the southern Afrtotropics. This species belongs in the Turaco family, together with its close relatives such as the White-bellied Go-away-bird, Great Blue Turaco, Black-billed Turaco, Yellow-billed Turaco, and Purple-crested Turaco. … Read more
The Cape Grey Mongoose, also known as Small Grey Mongoose or Galerella pulverulenta, is a mammal commonly found in southern Africa. Its closest relatives are its fellow mongoose species, such as the Angolan Slender Mongoose, Somalian Slender Mongoose, Black Mongoose, and Slender Mongoose. This mongoose species was first described by German paleontologist … Read more
The Grey Heron is a large and long-legged predatory bird that is endemic to continents like Europe, Asia, and Africa. It belongs to a heron family Ardeidae, together with Agami Heron, Capped Heron, Whistling Heron, and White-faced Heron. The Grey Heron looks similar to its close relative, the North American Great Blue … Read more
Do not be tricked by its small size and adorable appearance, the Grey Kestrel is an African bird of prey that actively hunts during twilight. Aside from its charming appearance, here are a lot of exciting things that you should know about this bird! Read further to know more about the Grey … Read more
It is a majestic, blue-gray crane, with a black-and-white face, renowned for its golden-yellow crown. Prefers flooded grasslands, wetlands, and other various water bodies and open habitats, occurring in singles, pairs, or small flocks. Mainly resident but may do necessary movements within its range following the rains. Groups quickly attract attention with … Read more
The African Grey Hornbill, also known as Lophoceros nasutus, is a bird species categorized under the hornbill family of tropical near-passerine birds present in the Old World. Hornbills are known for the casque, hollow structures that sit on top of their bills. These structures are known to support the bills, as well … Read more