African Red-eyed Bulbul

African Red-eyed Bulbul

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Birds

The African Red-eyed Bulbul is a very common south-west African resident. And is near-endemic with some movement between different regions. Appearance: The African Red-eyed Bulbul is also known as the black-fronted bulbul. The body is brown with a light black chest,...
Black-throated Canary

Black-throated Canary

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Birds

A very common resident bird, black-throated canaries are members of the finch family and form large flocks in winter. Appearance: These small dull, grey-brown birds have a distinguishing black smudge on the throat and a bright yellow rump. The white tip of the tail is...
Laughing Dove

Laughing Dove

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Birds

The laughing dove is abundant in southern Africa and has adapted well to living alongside mankind. Appearance: Male and female birds are very similar with grey bodies, a pinkish-grey head, rufous chest with black spotting and a rust-coloured back. The female is...
Grey-backed Camaroptera

Grey-backed Camaroptera

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Birds

Grey-backed Camaroptera are resident breeders in sub-Saharan Africa. Appearance: The grey-backed Camaroptera is a warbler and very similar in appearance to the Green-Backed Camaroptera. Recent studies imply that they may be the same species. The only distinguishing...
Pied Crow

Pied Crow

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Birds

The pied crow is a common resident usually seen singly or in pairs. During the breeding season flocks of up to 300 birds are sometimes formed. Appearance: Similar to the house crow except much larger with the white breast extending into a white collar. The rest of the...
Pririt Batis

Pririt Batis

by | Jun 5, 2018 | Birds

The Pririt Batis is also known as the Pririt Puffback and is resident in Southern Africa and south-western Angola. They are usually seen in pairs. Appearance: It is a small bird and the males are not unlike the Chinspot Batis except for the flanks which are mottled...