10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2012

After a brutal colonization that included genocidal campaigns against the Herero (80% killed) and Nama (50% killed) tribes, the Germans lost control when South Africa invaded soon after the declaration of the First World War. This family group is performing their loud croaking territorial calls.

Namibia 250

Namibia Angola Lovebirds South Africa 250

Reddit Animals

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This species is found on the African continent, in Angola, as well as central, eastern, and southern Africa. Ostrich kicks can kill a human or a potential predator like a lion. Once selected, their prey is chased over a long distance, often several kilometres. It is a member of the subfamily Harpactirine, baboon spiders.

Africa 40

Africa Buffalo Ostriches Animal 40

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Without further ado, here are our Best Birds of the Year for 2015… Jochen makes us all jealous with a bird that most of us would kill to see. The African or Angola Pitta is the holy grail of the Southern African birder and definitely the “most-wanted” bird in our region. This is so unfair. Hummingbirds are awesome!

2015 184

2015 Costa Rica Birds Sparrows 184