Southern Red Bishop

Southern Red Bishop

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Birds

The Southern Red Bishop differs from the Black-Winged Bishop in that the crown is red instead of black and the wings and tail are darker brown. It is a common resident occurring in flocks. Appearance: Outside of breeding season, these birds are difficult to identify,...
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater

Swallow-tailed Bee-eater

by | Jun 5, 2018 | Birds

The Swallow-tailed Bee-eater is partially migratory from east to west in sub-Saharan Africa. They are often seen roosting together in a tightly-packed row. Appearance: The blue, deeply-forked tail is the defining feature of this predominantly green bird. Other...