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Picathartes – Africa’s strangest birds

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The family Picathartidae consists of two very unusual birds; White-necked or Yellow-headed Picathartes , endemic to the Upper Guinea forests of West Africa; and Gray-necked or Red-headed , restricted to Lower Guinea forests of Central Africa. Gray-necked Picathartes foraging in leaf-litter on the forest floor in Korup National Park, Cameroon.

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Falakhe’s Story

10,000 Birds

It took most of the rest of the day, but finally at around 5 we found the pack literally on the southern fenceline of the reserve, deep inside the hunting concession that made up the bottom of the park. Like other social animals, his family connections were keeping him alive, as his family was feeding him.

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