13 July 2012

My Feathered Friends


I have paid a lot of attention to the mammals of Africa but I should give a little love to the birds that live here!

Below are some of the birds I’ve met on my travels (and I included where I saw them). I’ve identified the ones I can. If you know what the others are, let me know!

Seagull (South Africa)

Ostrich: The largest bird in Africa. (Namibia)

Kori Bustard: The largest flying bird in Africa. (Namibia)

Black Eagle (Zimbabwe)

Don't know what kind of bird he is but thought he was cool! (Botswana)

 Secretary Bird: I love to watch these guys strut! (Namibia)

African Penguin (South Africa)


Guinea Fowl (Tanzania)



Superb Starling (Tanzania)

Vultures: These guys were all watching a pride of lions eat their kill – and waiting for leftovers! (Botswana)

White-Necked Raven: These birds are everywhere on Mount Kilimanjaro! (Tanzania)

(Tanzania)

(Namibia)

What a cutie! (Tanzania)
Ugandan Crowned Crane (Tanzania)

Lilac-Breasted Roller: The national bird of Botswana.(Botswana)

Juvenile Ground Hornbill (South Africa)

Adult Ground Hornbill (South Africa)



(Tanzania)






Marabou Stork


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