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Birding the Kruger Park (3): Malelane area

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The Lilac-breasted Roller is the national bird of Kenya, but of course, this does not help it pay its bills in South Africa. .” The Latin species name caudatus does not really mean much – just that it has a tail. Thanks for pointing that out. The Magpie Shrike looks like a magpie but is a proper shrike.

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Africa’s Barbets

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Finally the most northern population ranges are found in coastal forests of northern Tanzania and Kenya. This image was taken in Nairobi National Park, Kenya. He discovered numerous new species for science including this barbet and was the first person to confirm the existence of both Gorillas and Pygmies.

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