10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Ndumo Game Reserve lies in the Easternmost part of South Africa, close to the border of Mozambique and Eswatini. I am sure it has some value, but would I really want to spend a few months or even years on “Ticks on Crested Francolins and on the vegetation on a farm in Limpopo Province, South Africa “ ?

South Africa 147

South Africa Africa Birds Research 147

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2022

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.

Swaziland 147

Swaziland Landlord Birds Sweden 147

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2015

Ethiopia, a landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa, has firmly established itself as one of Africa’s top birding destinations. Its great diversity of habitats hosts an incredible bird count of over 900 species, including Africa’s 2nd highest list of endemics and near-endemics (after South Africa).

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Ethiopia Sudan Leopards Birds 249