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Birding the Kruger Park (5): Pafuri area part 1

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The White-backed Vulture was “not considered of conservation concern until 2007, after which its threat status has been successively elevated, becoming Critically Endangered in 2015 following severe decline in several parts of range and likelihood of continuing decline.” ” (HBW).

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Africa’s endangered species

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The stunning head plumes of the Gray Crowned-Crane make it attractive to bird collectors and zoos; illegal collecting of wild birds is one of the reasons why this species is now considered Endangered. This plain used to be little affected by humans, being grazed by just a few cattle, goats and camels.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

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Others, by their own admission, are Luddites and believe that the pinnacle of human technological achievement was reached on the day that man first bound a notebook in moleskin. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Cutler Wetlands. 01 Jan 2016. Reddish Egret – Egretta rufescens.

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Combined Beats’ List – August

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Others, by their own admission, are Luddites and believe that the pinnacle of human technological achievement was reached on the day that man first bound a notebook in moleskin. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Cutler Wetlands. 01 Jan 2016. Reddish Egret – Egretta rufescens.

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