10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2012

The wonderful family Meropidae contains 27 dazzling species, of which Africa is endowed with no less than 20 species, the balance occurring across Asia and with one as far afield as Australia. After breeding they also disperse over the rainforests and savannas of West and Central Africa, where they hunt for aerial insects.

Africa 263

Africa South Africa Gabon Uganda 263

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

My connection with Ghana began rather unexpectedly (and as it turned out, rather humorously) more than ten years ago. We already had South Africa, Zambia and Uganda under our belts, but my clients’ request for the next year came right out of the blue: Ghana! What makes Ghana so special?

Ghana 189

Ghana Hunters Guinea Gambia 189

10,000 Birds

APRIL 10, 2012

Originally they were all placed in the family Capitonidae , but over time taxonomists have determined that actual relationships between these barbets are far more complex. This image was taken in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. Gray-throated Barbet is one of the plainer members of the African Barbet family.

Ethiopia 226

Ethiopia Tanzania Africa Uganda 226