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The Bee-eaters of Africa

10,000 Birds

Carmine bee-eaters occur throughout most of Subsaharan Africa, and many populations migrate widely post breeding. After breeding they also disperse over the rainforests and savannas of West and Central Africa, where they hunt for aerial insects.

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Tanzania – Africa at its best

10,000 Birds

This 12,000 square mile ecosystem stretches across north-western Tanzania into the Maasai Mara in Kenya. In breeding season, Jackson’s Widowbirds jump out of the tall grass in one of the world’s strangest display flights, cute African Quail-Finches are best seen as they come down to drink at waterholes.

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Weavers

10,000 Birds

Each male builds numerous nests, most of which are rejected by the female, who will eventually select a nest she is happy with, allow the proud architect who usually hangs under his masterpiece to mate with her and then begins the breeding process. Photo taken by Adam Riley in Kenya. Image taken in Samburu, Kenya by Adam Riley.

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