10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2019

With an excellent safety record and quickly improving standards of nature protection and tourism infrastructure, Rwanda is a rising ecotourism star of this group. The best seasons are November and March-April. The best season here is from June to September.

Gambia 231

Gambia Equatorial Guinea Species Rwanda 231

10,000 Birds

MARCH 23, 2014

And the Spotted Wren-Babbler news shows that surprises still lurk deep within this large group of birds as little-known species finally have their DNA sequenced and compared with that of their so-called relatives. Grand Comoro Flycatcher/Humblot’s Flycatcher ( Humblotia flavirostris ). An ancient lineage.

Family 266

Family Comoros Asia Birds 266

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Yes, field guides to other groups of organisms, as there’s hardly any room left in your baggage or the energy to carry it. No, Madagascar is the most famous for an endemic group of mammals: lemurs, sifakas, indri, aye-aye – in total, 112 endemic species and subspecies of lemurs alone! Highly recommended. Mittermeier, Olivier M.

Madagascar 231

Madagascar Mammals Lemurs Seychelles 231

10,000 Birds

APRIL 20, 2014

’s list because those birds have closer living relatives than some other birds do, despite their membership in the oldest extant group. The Cuckoo Roller — today found only in Madagascar and Comoros — is an oddball bird with a puffy head and a chameleon-eating habit. ’s list. Cuckoo Roller (Leptosomus discolor).

Madagascar 274

Madagascar Comoros South America Ecuador 274

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2012

These charismatic, colorful and finely formed birds are favorites amongst birders from experts to novices, and lie within the group of birds whose beauty even non-birders really appreciate. They are usually found in small family groups perched atop bushes or short trees, from whence they sally out to catch their prey.

Africa 261

Africa South Africa Gabon Uganda 261