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Not enough Woodpeckers

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The Bearded Woodpecker (Mkuze, South Africa) does not really look any more bearded than many other woodpeckers. The name of the Cardinal Woodpecker (Letaba, South Africa) is misleading, as not all of them are Catholic or even cardinals. The Ground Woodpecker (Drakensberg, South Africa) is listed as Near Threatened.

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Birding the Kruger Park (6): Pafuri area part 2

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The Hadeda Ibis is apparently spreading in South Africa and even thriving in places like Johannesburg, living at least partly on dog food. While the park still suffers from an abundance of non-birds, at least some of them are already dead. Thanks for pointing it out though. Thanks for pointing it out though. 300 birds (HBW).

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African Penguins in Peril

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I grew up in one of the most beautiful cities in the world – Cape Town, South Africa. In fact, there is no other region in Africa that offers such a fantastic level of endemism in such an accessible location. Birding Birds penguins South Africa Worldwide Birding Adventures'

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