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Ghana – Rainforest Birding on the Brink by Adam Riley

10,000 Birds

Nineteen days later we had racked up an amazing list of 436 species, including some of Africa’s least known birds such as Congo Serpent Eagle , Yellow-footed Honeyguide , Tessmann’s Flycatcher , Yellow-bearded Greenbul , Black-collared Lovebird and much besides. The rare Rufous Fishing Owl was one of the many species seen by the group here.

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Dreaming of Congo rainforest: Gabon, Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic

10,000 Birds

Ba’Aka people are among the most well-known representatives of an ancient hunter-gatherer lifestyle. The region also provides food, fresh water and shelter to more than 75 million people of nearly 150 distinct ethnic groups. It is possible to travel through the country, staying in basic to moderate hotels and visiting various national parks.