Birds have been around since the dinosaurs and fill a variety of roles in African ecosystems, including large predators like the fish eagle, scavengers like the vulture, and helpful sidekicks like the oxpecker. Africa is the world’s second largest continent and home to an incredible variety of bird life. South Africa is … Read more
It is a large, white bird with black wing flight feathers and a distinct red bill. It thrives in open areas such as agricultural areas and grassland. During the breeding season, it moves to wetlands and farmlands, building nests hidden in trees and buildings. Like their cousins, it flies with its legs … Read more
Abdim’s Stork is such a fancy name to match the adorable features of this fairly colorful African bird. Also deemed a “harbinger of rain,” this bird is believed to be a symbol of good luck; therefore, some people encourage Abdim’s Storks to nest in their roofs. There is so much to learn … Read more
It is a widespread tropical, elegant bird that thrives in Sub-Saharan Africa, India, and parts of Southeast Asia. It boasts a shiny black plumage with blue, purple, and green iridescence, which gives it its distinct appeal. However, it has a woolly white neck, from which it gets its name. Individuals or small … Read more
It is a fairish-sized stork with an all-dark plumage, accentuated by a greenish gleam, and a distinctly-shaped bill, which produces a gap between half of its bill. It thrives in swamps, lakes, pans, and other still water habitats, feeding primarily on snails and mussels. Its flight is hefty and slow. Long neck … Read more
It is a slender, black-and-white stork, boasting a distinct yellow, red, and black bill. When it files, its massive size stands out, and the dark bands at the core of its white wings are conspicuous. This bird is mostly resident but may move in certain parts of its range. Individuals or pairs … Read more