Birds of Southern Africa in taxonomic hierarchy

Birds as they appear in the taxonomic classification. A total of 683 species is included, 65 of them have been observed. Birds not observed yet White-headed petrel Common scimitar-bill Southern tchagra Caspian plover Black-throated canary Flesh-footed shearwater Collared sunbird Olive bushshrike Olive sunbird Yellow-throated sandgrouse African swift Brown-necked parrot Green-winged pytilia Bronze mannikin Black-throated wattle-eye Crowned hornbill Orange-throated longclaw Meves's glossy-starling Cape francolin White-throated robin Lemon-breasted seedeater Cape gannet Grey-winged francolin Scarlet-chested sunbird Bearded vulture Verreaux's eagle-owl African crested-flycatcher Black-chested prinia Black crake Basra reed warbler Green-backed camaroptera Wattled starling Red-headed weaver Lanner falcon Tawny-flanked prinia Rock-loving cisticola Latakoo lark Southern pied-babbler Greater double-collared sunbird African harrier-hawk Grey-backed sparrow-lark Red-footed falcon Stierling's wren-warbler South African shelduck Monotonous lark Hottentot teal Brown-crowned tchagra Black-headed heron Baird's sandpiper European storm-petrel Scaly-throated honeyguide Sulphur-breasted bushshrike Yellow-rumped tinkerbird Buller's albatross Meyer's parrot Green-backed twinspot Common waxbill Swainson's spurfowl African openbill Lesser grey shrike Black-winged pratincole Black-rumped buttonquail Little crake Flappet lark African paradise-flycatcher African marsh-harrier Yellow-throated woodland-warbler Fan-tailed grassbird Yellow-billed stork Crowned hawk-eagle White-browed coucal Subantarctic shearwater Squacco heron Garden bulbul Red-faced mousebird Brubru Mariqua flycatcher Banded martin Narina trogon Southern masked weaver Red-knobbed coot Mountain wheatear Crowned lapwing Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross Rameron pigeon Dark chanting-goshawk Salvin's prion Sclater's lark Karoo prinia White-backed duck Magpie mannikin African pitta Striped crake Red-billed francolin Speckled pigeon Temminck's courser Cape bulbul Cape crow Blue bustard Cape crombec African firefinch Long-toed lapwing Rufous-naped lark Sabota lark Senegal lapwing White-fronted bee-eater Greencap eremomela Quailfinch African bush-warbler Scaly weaver Crested barbet Yellow-streaked greenbul Dusky lark Yellow-fronted canary Rattling cisticola Yellow flycatcher-warbler Southern black-tit Cape cormorant Spectacled petrel Spectacled weaver Elegant tern African golden-weaver Desert cisticola Southern boubou Lesser honeyguide Pin-tailed whydah Eastern clapper lark Ashy flycatcher Golden pipit Southern red-billed hornbill Parasitic weaver Fiscal flycatcher Black harrier Emerald-spotted wood-dove Red-chested flufftail African black-headed oriole White-fronted plover Little bee-eater White-rumped swift Great white pelican Kaffir rail Peters's twinspot White-winged flufftail Black-and-white munia Black-winged lapwing Wahlberg's honeyguide Burchell's courser Grey-headed kingfisher Spotted eagle-owl Protea canary Black-fronted bushshrike Palm-nut vulture Natal francolin Martial eagle Montane blue swallow South polar skua Southern skua Indian peafowl Red-billed quelea Bennett's woodpecker Black-cheeked waxbill Blue petrel Lizard buzzard Rudd's apalis Rufous-necked wryneck Cape sparrow Hartlaub's gull Pale-crowned cisticola African broadbill Agulhas lark Barred wren-warbler Yellow-throated longclaw Cape clapper lark Swamp nightjar Tropical boubou White-rumped sandpiper Manx shearwater Green woodhoopoe Rufous-eared warbler White-throated bee-eater Snowy sheathbill Pink-billed lark African baza African wood-owl White-browed robin-chat Red-necked falcon Yellow-bellied eremomela Bradfield's swift Green malkoha Sooty albatross Harlequin quail Common white-tern Blue-spotted wood-dove White-capped albatross Broad-billed prion Great spotted cuckoo White-faced whistling-duck Antarctic tern Eleonora's falcon Orange ground-thrush White-bellied storm-petrel African spotted creeper Gurney's sugarbird Spotted thick-knee Yellow canary White-winged widowbird Greater striped swallow Namaqua warbler African pipit Groundscraper thrush Chatham albatross Sentinel rock-thrush Dickinson's kestrel Chukar partridge Brown scrub-robin Franklin's gull African golden-oriole Cape teal Helmeted guineafowl Bush pipit Red-headed quelea Cape eagle-owl Rufous-chested swallow Nightjar Olive-tree warbler Southern black-flycatcher Cape rock-thrush Red-headed finch African yellow white-eye Forest weaver Ayres's hawk-eagle Namaqua sandgrouse White-browed sparrow-weaver Mangrove kingfisher Pale white-eye Cape parrot Maccoa duck Spike-heeled lark Broad-tailed paradise-whydah Brimstone canary Village indigobird Levaillant's cuckoo Cape lark Freckled nightjar Corn crake Rufous-winged cisticola Chestnut-backed sparrow-lark Grey-headed gull Bearded scrub-robin Short-toed rock-thrush Eastern nicator Tahiti petrel Levaillant's cisticola Red-winged francolin Mouse-coloured sunbird Brown snake-eagle African reed-warbler Madagascar bee-eater Black-crowned tchagra Drakensberg siskin Madagascar pond-heron Great-winged petrel Goliath heron Dusky sunbird Red-collared widowbird Long-billed pipit Livingstone's flycatcher Green barbet Red-fronted tinkerbird Short-tailed pipit Holub's golden-weaver African hobby Fairy flycatcher White helmetshrike Cape shoveler Violet-backed starling Forest canary White-throated canary Golden-tailed woodpecker Pennant-winged nightjar Croaking cisticola Hottentot buttonquail Lesser swamp-warbler Little swift Yellow-fronted tinkerbird Soft-plumaged petrel African finfoot European honey-buzzard White-backed night-heron White-headed lapwing Red-necked spurfowl Rufous-bellied heron Karoo long-billed lark Olive woodpecker Kalahari scrub-robin Drakensberg rockjumper Ludwig's bustard Southern bald ibis Pririt batis Kittlitz's plover Half-collared kingfisher Rufous-cheeked nightjar Crested francolin Grey-headed bushshrike Rock pratincole Namaqua dove Brown-headed parrot Black cuckoo Botha's lark Cape weaver African scops-owl Ashy tit Great shearwater Wailing cisticola Hudsonian godwit Black-fronted bulbul Madagascar cuckoo Black cuckoo-shrike Lesser yellowlegs Slender-billed prion Peach-faced lovebird Black goshawk Brown-hooded kingfisher Orange-winged pytilia Olive thrush Antarctic petrel Rueppell's griffon African barred owlet African hawk-eagle Grey-backed storm-petrel Queen whydah Southern grey-headed sparrow Collared flycatcher American golden-plover African black duck White-backed vulture Pel's fishing-owl White-throated swallow Karoo scrub-robin White-crowned shrike White-breasted sunbird Tambourine dove Grey tit-flycatcher African snipe Sooty shearwater Pink-throated twinspot Red-chested cuckoo Capped wheatear Slaty egret Delegorgue's pigeon Mountain wagtail Broad-billed roller Dusky alseonax Square-tailed nightjar Black-eared sparrow-lark Greater honeyguide Cape canary Black-bellied bustard Three-banded plover Lesser jacana King penguin Southern penduline-tit White-throated robin-chat Burchell's glossy-starling Karoo eremomela Hooded vulture Abdim's stork Forest buzzard Lappet-faced vulture Grey tit Barn owl Denham's bustard Chat flycatcher Speckled mousebird Swallow-tailed bee-eater Dideric cuckoo Lesser noddy Mariqua sunbird Icterine warbler Rock martin Lesser striped swallow African swamphen Plain-backed pipit Kori bustard Kelp gull White-headed vulture Black-chested snake-eagle Racket-tailed roller African green-pigeon Leach's storm-petrel Black heron Striped pipit Red lark Upcher's warbler Barlow's lark Lesser masked weaver Senegal coucal Pygmy falcon Wilson's storm-petrel Buffy pipit Red-crested bustard Mourning collared-dove Wattled lapwing Yellow-bellied greenbul Bar-throated apalis Orange river francolin Golden-breasted bunting Large-billed lark Black-browed albatross Cardinal woodpecker Bank cormorant African goshawk Kurrichane thrush Coqui francolin Buff-spotted flufftail Cloud cisticola Burnt-neck eremomela Rockhopper penguin Chorister robin-chat Southern brown-throated weaver Collared palm-thrush African cuckoo Wandering albatross Orange-breasted sunbird Mountain pipit Amethyst sunbird Pied wheatear Red bishop White-starred robin African pied wagtail African pied starling African grey hornbill Southern double-collared sunbird Rufous rock-jumper Verreaux's eagle Black-backed puffback Yellow-billed duck Rosy-throated longclaw Piping cisticola Atlantic petrel African crake Bat-like spinetail Red-billed duck Double-banded sandgrouse Cape wagtail Knysna turaco Mosque swallow Wing-snapping cisticola Bronze-winged courser Grey-headed albatross Great rufous sparrow Chestnut weaver Common square-tailed drongo Rufous-breasted sparrowhawk White-cheeked tern Indian yellow-nosed albatross Black-tailed waxbill Karoo thrush Cape batis Cape siskin Fork-tailed drongo Red-eyed dove Giant kingfisher Chestnut-banded plover Grey cuckooshrike Barau's petrel Southern pochard Yellow-billed oxpecker Rufous-tailed scrub-robin Rudd's lark Purple-banded sunbird Wahlberg's eagle Saddle-billed stork Ground woodpecker Purple-crested turaco Familiar chat Malachite kingfisher Plain-backed sunbird Sooty falcon Shelley's francolin Rufous-crowned roller Marsh owl Magpie shrike Southern anteater-chat Water thick-knee Fiery-necked nightjar White-headed black-chat Southern fiscal Crowned cormorant Pearl-breasted swallow African emerald cuckoo Three-banded courser Karoo bustard Karoo lark Cape petrel Antarctic prion Jameson's firefinch Knysna woodpecker Kerguelen petrel Australasian gannet Terrestrial brownbul Cape sugarbird Black-headed canary Tinkling cisticola Long-crested eagle Black sawwing Bateleur Salvin's albatross Red-faced cisticola Black-bellied storm-petrel Pink-backed pelican Pied barbet Kopje warbler Dwarf bittern Yellow bishop Buff-streaked chat South African swallow Southern hyliota Yellow-throated bush sparrow African grass-owl Cape vulture Trumpeter hornbill Four-coloured bushshrike Northern rockhopper penguin White-backed mousebird Fasciated snake-eagle Yellow-breasted apalis Malachite sunbird Yellow-crowned bishop Pale-winged starling Mocking cliff-chat Jackal buzzard Horus swift Rufous-vented warbler Violet-eared waxbill Burchell's sandgrouse African oystercatcher Knysna warbler Variable sunbird Chinspot batis Yellow-tufted pipit Dusky indigobird White-breasted cuckooshrike Matsudaira's storm-petrel Thrush nightingale Spur-winged goose Damara tern Drakensberg prinia Fan-tailed widowbird Pied crow Allen's gallinule Lesser blue-eared starling Macaroni penguin Hamerkop Red-billed buffalo-weaver Stark's lark Ring-necked dove Laughing dove Arrow-marked babbler Grosbeak weaver Light-mantled albatross African penduline-tit Wilson's phalarope African palm-swift Red-billed firefinch White-eared barbet Pearl-spotted owlet Southern fulmar Great snipe Grey petrel Cape bunting Bush blackcap Montagu's harrier Grey crowned-crane Streaky-headed seedeater Long-tailed widowbird Little sparrowhawk Woodland kingfisher Red-capped lark Fawn-colored lark Swee waxbill Pale chanting-goshawk Black-bellied glossy-starling Spotted ground-thrush White-necked raven Greater kestrel Tropical shearwater Grey-rumped swallow African pygmy-kingfisher Blue-cheeked bee-eater Variable indigobird Long-tailed cormorant Layard's warbler Ovambo sparrowhawk Bearded woodpecker Gabar goshawk Pale flycatcher Eastern long-billed lark Crimson-breasted gonolek Northern giant-petrel White-faced storm-petrel Wattled crane Sombre greenbul Black coucal Woodward's batis Buff-breasted sandpiper White-bellied bustard Red-headed cisticola Little blue heron Eurasian river warbler White-chinned petrel Red-capped robin-chat Lark-like bunting Double-banded courser Short-clawed lark Fairy prion Neergaard's sunbird Striped flufftail

Class aves (Birds / Vögel):

Order Anseriformes (Ducks, geese and swans / Vögel):

Family Anatidae (Waterfowl / Entenvögel):

Subfamily Anatinae (Dabbling ducks plus extinct):
Tribe Anatini (Dabbling ducks / Schwimmenten):
Genus Anas (Ducks):
Cape teal / Kapente (Anas capensis)
Also known as: Cape widgeon
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Wikipedia: Cape teal Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Kapente_schwimmend_Ausschnitt.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The Cape teal (Anas capensis) is a 44–46 cm long dabbling duck of open wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Yellow-billed duck / Gelbschnabelente (Anas undulata)
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Wikipedia: Yellow-billed duck Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Gelbschnabelente_Anas_undulata_0505273_Wikiausschnitt.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The yellow-billed duck (Anas undulata) is a 51–58 cm long dabbling duck which is an abundant resident breeder in southern and eastern Africa. [more]
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Red-billed duck / Rotschnabelente (Anas erythrorhyncha)
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Wikipedia: Red-billed duck Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-billed_Pintail_%28Anas_erythrorhyncha%29_RWD1.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The red-billed teal or red-billed duck (Anas erythrorhyncha) is a dabbling duck which is an abundant resident breeder in southern and eastern Africa typically south of 10° S. This duck is not migratory, but will fly great distances to find suitable waters. It is highly gregarious outside the breeding season and forms large flocks. [more]
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African black duck / Schwarzente (Anas sparsa)
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Wikipedia: African black duck Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Black_Duck.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African black duck (Anas sparsa) is a species of duck of the genus Anas. It is genetically closest to the mallard group,[2] but shows some peculiarities in its behavior[3] and (as far as they can be discerned) plumage; it is accordingly placed in the subgenus Melananas pending further research. [more]
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Genus Mareca:
Tribe Aythyini (Diving ducks / Tauchenten):
Genus Netta:
Southern pochard / Rotaugenente (Netta erythrophthalma)
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Wikipedia: Southern pochard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Southern_Pochard_%28Netta_erythrophthalma%29_RWD1.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: South America, Africa.
General: The southern pochard (Netta erythrophthalma) is a species of duck, and a member of the genus Netta. There are two subspecies, the South American (southern) pochard N. e. erythrophthalma (Wied-Neuwied, 1833) and the African (southern) pochard N. e. brunnea (Eyton, 1838). [more]
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Genus Aythya:
Subfamily Tadorninae (Halbgänse):
Tribe Tadornini (Eigentliche Halbgänse):
Genus Alopochen:
Egyptian goose / Nilgans (Alopochen aegyptiaca)
Alternate classification: Anas aegyptiaca
Also known as: Nilgänse
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Nilgans bei Pfäffikon SZ. 2022-11-06 14:41:44 Pfaeffikon SZ
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-24.

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
General: Wintergast am Greifensee. Invasiv. Nach Vogelwarte.ch: 'als Ziervogel im 18. Jahrhundert in Europa eingeführt... Ausgehend von einer in den 1970er Jahren in den Niederlanden und Belgien gebildeten Population breitete sich die Nilgans rasant dem Rhein und seinen Nebenflüssen entlang aus und hat inzwischen auch die Schweiz erreicht.
General: Deutschland: etabliertes Neozoon, Brut-, Jahresvogel
Etymology: Es wird lautmalerisch mit honk-hää-hää-hää umschrieben. [Link]
Vocalization: Quite vocal when interacting. [Link]

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=63-73 cm, wingspan=134-154 cm, weight=1500-2250 g
Details

Genus Chloephaga:
Genus Cyanochen:
Genus Neochen:
Genus Sarkidiornis:
Genus Tadorna:
South African shelduck / Graukopfkasarka (Tadorna cana)
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Wikipedia: South African shelduck Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Tadorna_cana_-_01.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The South African shelduck or Cape shelduck (Tadorna cana) is a species of shelduck, a group of large goose-like birds which are part of the bird family Anatidae, which also includes the swans, geese and ducks. This is a common species native to southern Africa.[2] [more]
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Genus Malacorhynchus:
Genus Tachyeres:
Genus Hymenolaimus:
Genus Merganetta:
Genus Aix:
Genus Cairina:
Genus Oxyura:
Maccoa duck / Afrikanische Ruderente (Oxyura maccoa)
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Wikipedia: Maccoa duck Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Oxyura_maccoa.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Maccoa duck (Oxyura maccoa) is a stiff-tailed diving duck found across Eastern and Southern Africa.[4] [more]
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Genus Chenonetta:
Genus Biziura:
Genus Histrionicus:
Genus Amazonetta:
Genus Asarcornis:
Genus Callonetta:
Genus Lophonetta:
Genus Pteronetta:
Genus Speculanas:
Genus Nomonyx:
Genus Mergellus:
Genus Ptaiochen:
Genus Thambetochen:
Genus Clangula:
Genus Melanitta:
Genus Polysticta:
Genus Lophodytes:
Genus Camptorhynchus:
Genus Heteronetta:
Genus Sibirionetta:
Genus Rhodonessa:
Subfamily Anserinae (Gänse):
Tribe Anserini (Echten Gänse):
Genus Anser (Geese / Feldgänse):
Tribe Cygnini (Swans / Schwäne):
Genus Cygnus (Swans):
Mute swan / Höckerschwan (Cygnus olor)
Also known as: Höckerschwäne
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The crowd hanging out at the one island by La Sauge - mute swans, a carrion crow, cormorants, yellow-legged gulls, and two Eurasian curlews at the left. 2025-04-21 14:04:37 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2021-02-12.

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
General: Common waterbird at Pfäffikersee, very common on Lake Zurich.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahres-, Zugvogel, Wintergast
Etymology: Ein Schwanenweibchen, das Junge führt, lässt bei Annäherung eines fliegenden Fressfeindes mehrsilbige ächzende Laute hören, die lautmalerisch mit krrr-wip-wip, chh oder einem tiefen chorr umschrieben werden können. [Link]
Vocalization: Silent compared to other swans. A repertoire of snorting, grunting and hissing sound when interacting. No far carrying sounds. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=145-160 cm, wingspan=208-238 cm, weight=7000-14000 g
Habitats: River and lake
Details

Genus Branta:
Genus Cereopsis:
Genus Coscoroba:
Genus Spatula:
Cape shoveler / Kap-Löffelente (Spatula smithii)
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Wikipedia: Cape shoveler Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Cape_Shoveler_RWD.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The Cape shoveler or Cape shoveller (Spatula smithii) is a species of dabbling duck of the genus Spatula. It is resident in South Africa, and uncommon further north in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, southern Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Zambia.[1][2] [more]
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Hottentot teal / Pünktchenente (Spatula hottentota)
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Wikipedia: Hottentot teal Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Anatra_ottentotta_%28Zurich_zoo%29.jpeg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The blue-billed teal, spotted teal or Hottentot teal (Spatula hottentota) is a species of dabbling duck of the genus Spatula. It is migratory resident in eastern and southern Africa, from Sudan and Ethiopia west to Niger and Nigeria and south to South Africa and Namibia.[1][2] In west Africa and Madagascar it is sedentary. [more]
Details

Subfamily Dendrocygninae:
Genus Dendrocygna:
White-faced whistling-duck / Witwenpfeifgans (Dendrocygna viduata)
Alternate classification: Dendrocygna viduata viduata
Also known as: White-faced tree duck
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Wikipedia: White-faced whistling-duck Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Dendrocygna_viduata_upright.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: South America, Africa.
General: Anas viduata Linnaeus, 1766 [more]
Details

Genus Thalassornis:
White-backed duck / Weißrücken-Pfeifgans (Thalassornis leuconotus)
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Wikipedia: White-backed duck Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White-backed_Duck_RWD2.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-backed duck (Thalassornis leuconotus) is a waterbird of the family Anatidae. It is distinct from all other ducks, but most closely related to the whistling ducks in the subfamily Dendrocygninae, though also showing some similarities to the stiff-tailed ducks in the subfamily Oxyurinae. It is the only member of the genus Thalassornis. [more]
Details

Subfamily Stictonettinae:
Genus Stictonetta:
Subfamily Plectropterinae:
Genus Plectropterus:
Spur-winged goose / Sporngans (Plectropterus gambensis)
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Wikipedia: Spur-winged goose Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Spur-winged_goose_%28Plectropterus_gambensis%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The spur-winged goose (Plectropterus gambensis) is a large bird in the family Anatidae, related to the geese and the shelducks, but distinct from both of these in a number of anatomical features, and therefore treated in its own subfamily, the Plectropterinae. It occurs in wetlands throughout sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
Details

Subfamily Aythyinae:
Genus Marmaronetta:
Genus Nettapus:
African pygmy-goose / Afrikanische Zwergente (Nettapus auritus)
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African pygmy goose. 2016-09-23 09:50:38 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-23.

Description

The African pygmy goose (Nettapus auritus) is a perching duck from sub-Saharan Africa. It is the smallest of Africa's wildfowl, and one of the smallest in the world.[2] [more]
Details

Family Anhimidae (Screamers):

Genus Chauna:
Genus Anhima:

Family Anseranatidae:

Genus Anseranas:

Order Suliformes:

Family Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants and shags / Kormorane):

Genus Phalacrocorax:
Bank cormorant / Küstenscharbe (Phalacrocorax neglectus)
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Wikipedia: Bank cormorant Source: WIKIPEDIA Phalacrocoraxneglectus.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The bank cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus), also known as Wahlberg's cormorant, is a medium-sized cormorant that is endemic to Namibia and the western seaboard of South Africa, living in and around coastal waters; it is rarely recorded more than 15 km offshore. [more]
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Cape cormorant / Kapscharbe (Phalacrocorax capensis)
Alternate classification: Leucocarbo capensis
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Wikipedia: Cape cormorant Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Phalacrocorax_capensis_-_Namib_2013.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Cape cormorant or Cape shag (Phalacrocorax capensis) is a bird endemic to the southwestern coasts of Africa. [more]
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Genus Microcarbo:
Crowned cormorant / Kronenscharbe (Microcarbo coronatus)
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Wikipedia: Crowned cormorant Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Crowned_Cormorant%2C_Phalacrocorax_coronatus.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The crowned cormorant (Microcarbo coronatus) is a small cormorant that is endemic to the waters of the cold Benguela Current of southern Africa. It is an exclusively coastal species and is not found more than 10 km (6 mi) away from land. This species is related to the reed cormorant, and was formerly considered to the same species. [more]
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Long-tailed cormorant / Riedscharbe (Microcarbo africanus)
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Wikipedia: Long-tailed cormorant Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Cormor%C3%A1n_africano_%28Microcarbo_africanus%29%2C_parque_nacional_de_Chobe%2C_Botsuana%2C_2018-07-28%2C_DD_48.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The reed cormorant (Microcarbo africanus), also known as the long-tailed cormorant, is a bird in the cormorant family Phalacrocoracidae. It breeds in much of Africa south of the Sahara, and Madagascar. It is resident but undertakes some seasonal movements. [more]
Details

Genus Leucocarbo:
Genus Nannopterum:
Genus Gulosus:

Order Pelecaniformes (Ibis, herons and pelicans):

Family Ardeidae (Herons / Reiher):

Genus Ardea (Great herons):
Black-headed heron / Schwarzhalsreiher (Ardea melanocephala)
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Wikipedia: Black-headed heron Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Black-headed_Heron_%28Ardea_melanocephala%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black-headed heron (Ardea melanocephala) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, common throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It is mainly resident, but some west African birds move further north in the rainy season. [more]
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Goliath heron / Goliathreiher (Ardea goliath)
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Wikipedia: Goliath heron Source: WIKIPEDIA Ardea_goliath_-Lake_Baringo%2C_Kenya-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Goliath heron (Ardea goliath), also known as the giant heron,[2] is a very large wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa, with smaller numbers in Southwest and South Asia. [more]
Details

Genus Nycticorax (Night herons):
Genus Egretta (Plumed egrets):
Slaty egret / Braunkehlreiher (Egretta vinaceigula)
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Wikipedia: Slaty egret Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Slaty_Egret_Egretta_vinaceigula.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The slaty egret (Egretta vinaceigula) is a small, dark egret. It is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies. It is classified as Vulnerable, the biggest threat being habitat loss. [more]
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Snowy egret / Schmuckreiher (Egretta thula)
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MerlinBirdID suggests snowy egret, but not so sure. 2023-04-15 08:34:40 Yucatan
First observed in Yucatan on 2023-04-15.

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: The snowy egret (Egretta thula) is a small white heron. The genus name comes from Provençal French for the little egret, aigrette, which is a diminutive of aigron, 'heron'. The species name thula is the Araucano term for the black-necked swan, applied to this species in error by Chilean naturalist Juan Ignacio Molina in 1782.[3] [more]
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Black heron / Glockenreiher (Egretta ardesiaca)
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Wikipedia: Black heron Source: WIKIPEDIA Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_Black_Egret_%28Egretta_ardesiaca%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black heron (Egretta ardesiaca) also known as the black egret, is an African heron. It is well known for its habit of using its wings to form a canopy when fishing. [more]
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Little blue heron / Blaureiher (Egretta caerulea)
Alternate classification: Florida caerulea
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Wikipedia: Little blue heron Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Egretta_caerulea_-Cananeia%2C_Sao_Paulo%2C_Brasil-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: The little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) is a small heron belonging to the family Ardeidae. [more]
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Genus Nyctanassa:
Genus Botaurus (Brown bitterns):
Genus Bubulcus (Cattle egrets):
Genus Butorides (Green-backed herons):
Genus Cochlearius:
Genus Ixobrychus (Least bitterns):
Little bittern / Zwergdommel (Ixobrychus minutus)
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Zwergdommel Weibchen (gestreift), Neeracherried. 2022-09-04 09:00:22 Neeracherried
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2022-09-04.

Description

The little bittern or common little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is a wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. Ixobrychus is from Ancient Greek ixias, a reed-like plant and brukhomai, to bellow, and minutus is Latin for "small".[2] [more]
Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 1
Vocalization: Mostly silent except in breeding season. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 09-28
Breeding: 05-10 - 08-09
Migration in: 04-20 - 06-09
Migration out: 07-20 - 09-28
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Physical details

Physical details: length=33-38 cm, wingspan=52-58 cm, weight=140-150 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Calls: Flight-call a sharp "ki-ke-ke" or a nasal "ke". [Link] Almost a bark, low-pitched, little treble.
Call attributes: Call melody: non-musical, slow, Frequency: low (1-3 KHz),
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Dwarf bittern / Graurückendommel (Ixobrychus sturmii)
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Wikipedia: Dwarf bittern Source: WIKIPEDIA BitternDwarf.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The dwarf bittern (Ixobrychus sturmii) is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. [more]
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Genus Syrigma:
Genus Tigrisoma:
Genus Zebrilus:
Genus Ardeola:
Squacco heron / Rallenreiher (Ardeola ralloides)
Alternate classification: Ardea ralloides
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Wikipedia: Squacco heron Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Crabier_chevelu.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides) is a small heron, 44–47 cm (17–19 in) long, of which the body is 20–23 cm (7.9–9.1 in), with 80–92 cm (31–36 in) wingspan.[2] It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Europe and the Greater Middle East. [more]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 07-10
Migration in: 06-20 - 06-27
Migration out: 06-20 - 07-10
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Habitats: Wetland
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Madagascar pond-heron / Dickschnabelreiher (Ardeola idae)
Alternate classification: Ardea idae
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Wikipedia: Madagascar pond-heron Source: WIKIPEDIA Ardeola_idae.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Malagasy pond heron (Ardeola idae) is a species of heron of the family Ardeidae. They are primarily seen in the outer islands of the Seychelles, Madagascar, and on the east coast of Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.[2] Being native to Madagascar, this species is often referred to as the Madagascar pond heron or Madagascar squacco heron. The population of this heron is estimated at 2,000–6,000 individuals, with only 1,300–4,000 being mature enough to mate.[3] [more]
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Rufous-bellied heron / Rotbauchreiher (Ardeola rufiventris)
Alternate classification: Ardea rufiventris
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Wikipedia: Rufous-bellied heron Source: WIKIPEDIA Rufous-bellied_Heron_%28Ardeola_rufiventris%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The rufous-bellied heron (Ardeola rufiventris) is a species of heron in the genus Ardeola, the pond herons, of the family Ardeidae. [more]
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Genus Dupetor:
Genus Agamia:
Genus Gorsachius:
White-backed night-heron / Weißrückenreiher (Gorsachius leuconotus)
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Wikipedia: White-backed night-heron Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White-backed_Night_Heron_%28Gorsachius_leuconotus%29_%286001840951%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-backed night heron (Gorsachius leuconotus) is a species of medium-sized heron in the family Ardeidae, found in sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Genus Pilherodius:

Family Anhingidae (Anhingas):

Genus Anhinga:
African darter / Afrikanischer Schlangenhalsvogel (Anhinga rufa)
Alternate classification: Plotus rufus
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African darter. 2016-09-23 09:06:10 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-23.

Description

The African darter (Anhinga rufa), sometimes called the snakebird, is a water bird of sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq.[1] [more]
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Family Fregatidae (Frigatebirds):

Genus Fregata:

Family Pelecanidae (Pelicans):

Genus Pelecanus:
Great white pelican / Rosapelikan (Pelecanus onocrotalus)
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Wikipedia: Great white pelican Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Great_white_pelican_%28Pelecanus_onocrotalus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) also known as the eastern white pelican, rosy pelican or white pelican is a bird in the pelican family. It breeds from southeastern Europe through Asia and Africa, in swamps and shallow lakes. [more]
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Pink-backed pelican / Rötelpelikan (Pelecanus rufescens)
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Wikipedia: Pink-backed pelican Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Pink_backed_pelican_side_view.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The pink-backed pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) is a bird of the pelican family. It is a resident breeder in the swamps and shallow lakes of Africa, southern Arabia, and southern India; it has also apparently extirpated in Madagascar. [more]
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Family Phaethontidae (Tropicbirds):

Genus Phaethon:

Family Sulidae (Gannets and boobies / Tölpel):

Genus Sula:
Genus Morus:
Cape gannet / Kaptölpel (Morus capensis)
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Wikipedia: Cape gannet Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Cape_Gannet_-_Morus_capensis.JPG
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Cape gannet (Morus capensis) originally Sula capensis, is a large seabird of the gannet family, Sulidae. [more]
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Australasian gannet / Australtölpel (Morus serrator)
Alternate classification: Pelecanus serrator
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Wikipedia: Australasian gannet Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Morus_serrator_-_Dunalley.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Papasula:

Family Threskiornithidae:

Genus Plegadis:
Genus Platalea:
African spoonbill / Rotgesichtlöffler (Platalea alba)
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African spoonbill makes shade with its wing to hunt. 2016-09-29 08:30:10 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-29.

Description

General: The African spoonbill (Platalea alba) is a long-legged wading bird[2] of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. The species is widespread across Africa and Madagascar, including Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.[2] [more]
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Genus Geronticus:
Southern bald ibis / Glattnackenrapp (Geronticus calvus)
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Wikipedia: Southern bald ibis Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Geronticus.calvus.1.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The southern bald ibis (Geronticus calvus) is a large bird found in open grassland or semi-desert in the mountains of southern Africa. Taxonomically, it is most closely related to its counterpart in the northern regions of Africa, the waldrapp (Geronticus eremita).[2][3] As a species, it has a very restricted homerange, limited to the southern tips of South Africa in highland and mountainous regions.[3] [more]
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Genus Threskiornis:
Genus Nipponia:
Genus Eudocimus:
Genus Theristicus:
Genus Phimosus:
Genus Mesembrinibis:
Genus Pseudibis:
Genus Bostrychia:
Hadada ibis / Hagedasch (Bostrychia hagedash)
Alternate classification: Tantalus hagedash
Also known as: Hadeda
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Hadada ibis. 2025-02-20 10:32:04 Fuerteventura
First observed in Fuerteventura on 2025-02-20.

Description

The hadada ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) or hadeda (/ˈhɑːdiːdɑː/) is an ibis native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is named for its loud three to four note calls uttered in flight especially in the mornings and evenings when they fly out or return to their roost trees. Although not as dependent on water as some ibises, they are found near wetlands and often live in close proximity to humans, foraging in cultivated land and gardens. A medium-sized ibis with stout legs and a typical down-curved bill, the wing coverts are iridescent with a green or purple sheen. They are non-migratory but are known to make nomadic movements in response to rain particularly during droughts. Their ranges in southern Africa have increased with an increase in tree cover and irrigation in human-altered habitats. [more]
Etymology: [Tantalus hagedash was the scientific name proposed by John Latham in 1790 who described it from a specimen that had been collected at "Houteniquas", due north of Mossel Bay,[4] by Anders Sparrman who also recorded that it was onomatopoeically "called by the colonists hagedash, and also hadelde. [Link]
The name in many African languages is onomatopoeic. [Link]
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Genus Lophotibis:

Order Passeriformes (Passerine / Singvögel):

Suborder Passeri (Sperlingsvögel):

Superfamily Sylvioidea:
Family Aegithalidae (Long-tailed tits / Schwanzmeisen):
Genus Aegithalos:
Genus Psaltriparus:
Genus Aegithina:
Genus Psaltria:
Family Timaliidae (Babblers):
Genus Pomatostomus:
Genus Illadopsis:
Genus Mystacornis:
Genus Neomixis:
Genus Oxylabes:
Genus Pomatorhinus:
Genus Stachyris:
Genus Yuhina:
Genus Alcippe:
Genus Macronous:
Genus Chrysomma:
Genus Gampsorhynchus:
Genus Jabouilleia:
Genus Kakamega:
Genus Malacocincla:
Genus Malacopteron:
Genus Kenopia:
Genus Napothera:
Genus Pteruthius:
Genus Timalia:
Genus Xiphirhynchus:
Genus Pseudoalcippe:
Genus Spelaeornis:
Genus Arcanator:
Genus Modulatrix:
Genus Lioptilus:
Genus Ptyrticus:
Genus Dumetia:
Genus Parophasma:
Genus Pnoepyga:
Genus Rimator:
Genus Conostoma:
Genus Erpornis:
Genus Moupinia:
Genus Leonardina:
Genus Micromacronus:
Genus Ptilocichla:
Genus Rhopocichla:
Genus Sphenocichla:
Genus Erythrogenys:
Genus Mixornis:
Genus Macronus:
Genus Cyanoderma:
Family Sylviidae (Old world warblers / Grasmücken):
Subfamily Megalurinae:
Genus Graminicola:
Subfamily Acrocephalinae:
Genus Cettia:
Genus Acrocephalus:
Eurasian reed warbler / Teichrohrsänger (Acrocephalus scirpaceus)
Alternate classification: Turdus scirpaceus
Also known as: Common reed warbler
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Teichrohrsänger. 2024-05-20 08:58:41 Klingnauer Stausee (man-made lake)
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-04-27.

Description

General: 2-5 repetitions of each sound. Is the tone a bit lower than the other reed warblers?
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-11 - 10-18
Breeding: 05-10 - 08-18
Migration in: 04-11 - 05-31
Migration out: 07-29 - 10-18
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=13 cm, wingspan=17-21 cm, weight=10-16 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Song: Weird, squeaky, urgent. Slower than Sumpfrohrsaenger.
Song: Gleichmässiges Tempo! Man kann den Takt schlagen dazu.(Metronomsänger) Oft 2-3x wiederholte kurze Motive. Viele schnarrende Töne. [Link]
By far easiest to identify by song: Characteristic, almost metric and even rhythm, very different from Sedge Warbler. Squeaky timbre with many, almost bizarre, harmonics. Phrases generally repeated 2-3 times. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: sings 30 seconds or longer, fast, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz) Special sounds: weird
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC653035 - Eurasian Reed Warbler - Acrocephalus scirpaceus - song.mp3 (song)


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Marsh warbler / Sumpfrohrsänger (Acrocephalus palustris)
Alternate classification: Notiocichla palustris
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Sumpfrohrsänger wahrscheinlich. 2021-05-04 08:12:50 Flachsee am Reuss
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2021-05-04.

Description

General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel
Appearance and identification: Sumpfis und Teichis im Feld optisch zu unterscheiden ist nicht ganz trivial, noch schwieriger auf Fotos. Am besten sind die beiden am Gesang auseinander zu dividieren. Teichrohrsänger haben manchmal einen klaren Kontrast zw. Krallen und Bein. Wenn man die Viecher in der Hand hat, wirken Teichrohrsänger oft etwas rötlich [oft nicht klar auf Fotos]. Last but not least ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit einen Sumpfi zu sehen einfach höher. Gruß & GB Heinrich [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 05-01 - 09-28
Breeding: 05-01 - 07-29
Migration in: 05-01 - 06-29
Migration out: 07-10 - 09-28
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=13 cm, wingspan=18-21 cm, weight=10-15 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Song: Weird, squeaky, urgent, more variable than reed warbler, with imitations of European and African birds.
Song: Der Virtuose unter den Rohrsängern! Meisterhafter Imitator anderer Vogelstimmen. Viele wirbelnde und zwirlende Laute, wenig schnarrende. Variable Tempi. [Link]
Song extremely varied and full of mimicry of both European and African species. Up to 75 species imitated by the same bird. Phrases often repeated 2-4 times, and different phrases may overlap. Nevertheless, clearly defined phrases with marked pauses. Sometimes more flowing streams of notes, but less so than Icterine Warbler. Most similar to Icterine and Blyth's Reed Warbler. Softer timbre than Icterine, and not so loud. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: sings 30 seconds or longer, fast, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz) Special sounds: mimicry, weird
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC728884 - Marsh Warbler - Acrocephalus palustris - song.mp3 (song)


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Great reed warbler / Drosselrohrsänger (Acrocephalus arundinaceus)
Alternate classification: Turdus arundinaceus
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Drosselrohrsänger, Leukerfeld. 2022-05-21 10:39:42 Leuk
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-05-20.

Description

General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel seit 2016 nicht mehr auf der Vorwarnliste
Personal notes: Zuerst in Bolle Magadino gesehen und gehört.
Appearance and identification: 50% grösser als der ähnlich aussehende Teichrohrsänger
Behavior: In der Sonntagszeitung von 23. Mai 2021 wurde über neue Erkenntnisse zum Zug von Drosselrohrsängern geschrieben. Durch neue, leichte Messgeräte konnte man sehen, dass die Vögel in der Nacht auf 2 km Höhe fliegen, beim Sonnenaufgang über eine Stunde hoch bis 5.5 km fliegen. Da sie das Mittlemeer und die Saharawüste überfliegen, wo sie nicht landen können, fliegen sie bis 34 Stunden non-stop. Das Fliegen erzeugt viel Körperwärme und die Höhe hilft ihnen abzukühlen. [(Abo erforderlich)]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 09-28
Breeding: 05-10 - 08-18
Migration in: 04-20 - 05-31
Migration out: 07-20 - 09-28
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Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=19-20 cm, wingspan=24-29 cm, weight=29-36 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Song: General: Sounds to me like croak cheep cheep! Listening on YouTube videos, you'd call it percussion rather than song!
Song: In Vergleich zu Teichrohrsänger langsamer und lauter. [Link]
Song: Gesang ähnlich Teichrohrsänger, aber viel lauter, Tonhöhenunterschiede 2-3 Oktaven. Karre-Kit-Sänger.. Sehr taktmässig. [Link]
Song similar to Reed Warbler in timbre, but much deeper and slower. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: sings 30 seconds or longer, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz) Special sounds: rasp
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC661392 - Great Reed Warbler - Acrocephalus arundinaceus - song.mp3 (song)


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Sedge warbler / Schilfrohrsänger (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
Alternate classification: Motacilla schoenobaenus
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Schilfrohrsänger. 2022-06-04 11:48:08 Kaltbrunner-Riet
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-05-20.

Description

General: Brütet hier nicht, darum eher selten, Durchzügler.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel seit 2016 nicht mehr auf der Vorwarnliste

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-23 - 10-27
Breeding: 05-01 - 07-29
Migration in: 03-23 - 05-31
Migration out: 07-10 - 10-27
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=13 cm, wingspan=17-21 cm, weight=9-15 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Song: Constant stream of equally spaced sounds. vogelwarte.ch has a sample that churrs and trills, similar rhythm to reed warbler / Teichrohrsänger, so maybe that's what it was. Listening on YouTube videos, you'd call it percussion rather than song!
Song: Gesang sehr ähnlich dem Teichrohrsänger. Aber nicht so im Takt. Bevorzugte Tongebilde werden mehrmals wiederholt. Des öftern Singflug über dem Schilf. [Link]
Song vigorous and varied. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: sings 30 seconds or longer, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz) Special sounds: mimicry
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC661577 - Sedge Warbler - Acrocephalus schoenobaenus - song.mp3 (song)


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Basra reed warbler / Basrarohrsänger (Acrocephalus griseldis)
Alternate classification: Calamoherpe griseldis
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Wikipedia: Basra reed warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Naturalis_Biodiversity_Center_-_RMNH.AVES.37596_1_-_Acrocephalus_arundinaceus_griseldis_%28Hartlaub%2C_1891%29_-_Sylviidae_-_bird_skin_specimen.jpeg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The Basra reed warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) is a "warbler" of the genus Acrocephalus. It is an endemic breeder in East and southern Iraq, Kuwait, and Palestine[1] in extensive beds of papyrus and reeds. It is easily mistaken for the great reed warbler but is a bit smaller, has whiter under parts and has a narrower, longer and more pointed bill. It winters in East Africa. It is a very rare vagrant in Europe. The call is a gruff 'chaar', deeper than a reed warbler's. [more]
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African reed-warbler / Gartenrohrsänger (Acrocephalus baeticatus)
Alternate classification: Sylvia baeticata
Also known as: African reed warbler
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Wikipedia: African reed-warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Reed_Warbler_%28Acrocephalus_baeticatus%29_%288077249754%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African reed warbler or African marsh warbler (Acrocephalus baeticatus) is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It breeds in much of Africa south of the Sahara. It is migratory within the continent, with southern breeding population moving to the tropics in the southern hemisphere's winter. [more]
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Lesser swamp-warbler / Kaprohrsänger (Acrocephalus gracilirostris)
Alternate classification: Calamoherpe gracilirostris
Also known as: Lesser swamp warbler
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Wikipedia: Lesser swamp-warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA Lesser_swamp_warbler_%28Acrocephalus_gracilirostris%29%2C_Marievale%2C_3.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The lesser swamp warbler or Cape reed warbler (Acrocephalus gracilirostris) is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It is a resident breeder in Africa from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Chad and Ethiopia south to South Africa. This is a common species of reedbeds in standing water. [more]
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Genus Chloropeta:
Genus Hippolais:
Icterine warbler / Gelbspötter (Hippolais icterina)
Alternate classification: Hippolais hippolais
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Wikipedia: Icterine warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Hippolais_icterina2.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Looking for it in Kaltbrunnenriet - didn't find it in June 2022.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel
Etymology: Ihren Namen [Spötter] tragen sie, weil sie in ihren Gesang den anderer Vögel nachahmend aufnehmen („spotten“). [Link]
It referred to a small bird mentioned by Aristotle and others and may be onomatopoeic or derived from hupo,"under", and laas, "stone". [Link]
Appearance and identification: Yellow belly, brown back, very similar to melodious warbler. Sometimes has the punky ruffled head feathers.
Appearance and identification: Ebird: Distinctive features include longish, daggerlike bill, long primary projection in the wings, and square tail. Told from similar Melodious Warbler by usually conspicuous pale wing panel, longer wings, and marginally shorter bill. Usually difficult to see when singing except during song flights, when long wings are apparent. Found in tall forest with oaks and birch, mixed forest, gardens, and parks. [Link]
Geography: Es gibt nur 100-150 Paare in der Schweiz, darum steht es auf der Rote Liste CH as stark gefährdet - und ist sicher schwierig zu finden. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 05-01 - 09-15

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=13 cm, wingspan=20-24 cm, weight=10-15 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Short bits 4-8 notes, sometimes with a little pause, overall a greenfinch feel. Some whoops, some chucks like a great tit, some bits like a house sparrow, even a meow. BirdLife Schweiz says full of vigor, includes some mis-tones and creaky calls; eBird says Song is fast, loud, and melodious with lots of mimicry.Can sing low (2k) or high (10k)
Song: Sein lauter, lebhafter und variabler Gesang setzt sich aus flötenden, zwitschernden und nasalen Tönen sowie Imitationen anderer Vogelarten wie Drosseln, Meisen, Schwalben oder Pirol zusammen. [Scheint mir aus Segmente von ~2 Sekunden zu bestehen.] [Link]
Song very virtuous and varied. Most similar to Marsh Warbler, but timbre and attack harder and more powerful. Tempo varied with many pauses, but includes longer, and more flowing sequences than Marsh Warbler. Song frequently interrupted by characteristic, nasal, high-pitched squeaks unlike Marsh Warbler. Master of mimicry. Imitations are often repeated several times before changing to melodious motifs or more "noisy" phrases. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: improvised melodic, fast, Frequency: 2-10 KHz Special sounds: mimicry
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Upcher's warbler / Dornspötter (Hippolais languida)
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Wikipedia: Upcher's warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA Upcher%27s_Warbler_%28Hippolais_languida%29_%288079442053%29.jpg
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Description

General: Upcher's warbler (Hippolais languida) is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais. It breeds in an area from Turkey south and east to Pakistan. It is migratory, wintering in eastern Africa, from Eritrea and Somalia south to Tanzania. [more]
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Olive-tree warbler / Olivenspötter (Hippolais olivetorum)
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Wikipedia: Olive-tree warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Olive-tree_warbler%2C_Hippolais_olivetorum%2C_at_Mkuze_Game_Reserve%2C_%2839230388474%29.jpg
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Description

The olive-tree warbler (Hippolais olivetorum) is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais. It breeds in southeast Europe and the near east. It is migratory, wintering in eastern and southern Africa, from Kenya south to South Africa. [more]
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Genus Leptopoecile:
Genus Sylvietta:
Cape crombec / Langschnabelsylvietta / Langschnabel-Sylvietta (Sylvietta rufescens)
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Wikipedia: Cape crombec Source: WIKIPEDIA Crombec_Longbilled_2011_05_16_09_Alan_Manson_Prieska.jpg
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Description

The long-billed crombec or Cape crombec (Sylvietta rufescens) is an African warbler. [more]
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Genus Hylia:
Genus Macrosphenus:
Genus Urosphena:
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Genus Sphenoeacus:
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Genus Tesia:
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Genus Eremomela:
Karoo eremomela / Langschwanzeremomela (Eremomela gregalis)
Also known as: Yellow-rumped eremomela, Yellow-rumped eremomela
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Wikipedia: Karoo eremomela Source: WIKIPEDIA Eremomela_Karoo_2015_01_24_08_15_57_4357s.jpg
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Description

The Karoo eremomela (Eremomela gregalis), also known as the yellow-rumped eremomela, is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. [more]
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Yellow-bellied eremomela / Gelbbaucheremomela (Eremomela icteropygialis)
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Description

The yellow-bellied eremomela (Eremomela icteropygialis) is an Old World warbler. However, the taxonomy of the "African warblers", an assemblage of usually species-poor and apparently rather ancient "odd warblers" from Africa is currently in a state of flux. Today, most taxonomists consider members in this genus members of the family Cisticolidae. [more]
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Greencap eremomela / Grünkappeneremomela (Eremomela scotops)
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Description

The green-capped eremomela or greencap eremomela (Eremomela scotops) is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. [more]
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Burnt-neck eremomela / Rostbanderemomela (Eremomela usticollis)
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Wikipedia: Burnt-neck eremomela Source: WIKIPEDIA Eremomela_Burnt-necked_2015_06_02_08_21_35_5728.jpg
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Description

The burnt-necked eremomela (Eremomela usticollis) is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savannah, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. [more]
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Genus Nesillas:
Genus Iduna:
Yellow flycatcher-warbler (Iduna natalensis)
Alternate classification: Chloropeta natalensis Smith, 1847
Also known as: African yellow-warbler
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Wikipedia: Yellow flycatcher-warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Yellow_Warbler_-_South_Africa_S4E7584_%2817123176947%29.jpg
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Description

The African yellow warbler, Natal yellow warbler, dark-capped yellow warbler, or yellow flycatcher-warbler (Iduna natalensis) is a species of Acrocephalidae warblers; formerly, these were placed in the paraphyletic "Old World warblers". [more]
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Genus Oligura:
Genus Arundinax:
Subfamily Sylviinae:
Genus Sylvia:
Black cap warbler / Mönchsgrasmücke (Sylvia atricapilla)
Also known as: Eurasian blackcap, Eurasian blackcap
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Mönchsgrasmücke. 2024-05-16 12:18:58 Kaltbrunner-Riet
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2019-08-30.

Description

On a tree branch, but not usually on the treetop.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel
Etymology: Grayish bird with black cap (or brown in the case of females), for which reason the German name refers to them as monks. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 04-20 - 08-09
Migration in: 02-20 - 05-10
Migration out: 08-18 - 10-27
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Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=13 cm, wingspan=20-23 cm, weight=16-25 g
Habitats: Forest, Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: They sometimes sing like a blackbird on speed - also non-stereotypic, seemingly improvised, in short bursts. Our local guy ends most of his songs with the same seven notes, which I find a good way to confirm the identification. In Ticino we often heard the 'Leiern' sound - the warblers would sing just the first 3 notes of a longer song, then stop. The order varied; high-medium-low I call 'Figaro' as in the opera, low-high-medium 'whiskey bar', as it sounded to me like the Kurt Weill lyrics, 'O-oh-show me-the-way to-the-next whis-ke-bar' - but the warbler usually stopped after 'way' or 'next' The British authors of The Sound Approach claim to hear 'a warblel and a whistle'.
Song: Mit schwätzendem Vorgesang, (kann auch kurz sein oder ganz fehlen) der dann in klare, kräftige, zum Ende hin in wehmütige Flötentöne übergeht (Überschlag) [Link]
Song pleasing, varied and loud. Sometimes very similar to Garden Warbler. A typical phrase starts with soft, staccato chattering and mimicry, which after a few seconds changes to a much louder, pure and resonant stream of notes for about 3-5 seconds. No fixed motif, but may end phrases with recurring notes. Often deviates from the characteristic type of song, and identification from song alone may be impossible. May sing first part of song for extended periods without ever reaching the characteristic ending. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: improvised melodic (hml), fast, Frequency: 2-5 KHz Special sounds: mimicry Singing season: 03-01 - 07-31 Dawn chorus start: 45 minutes before dawn.
♫ 2021-03-31 19:12:00 Source: BirdNet 20210331_191200 birdnet 1356 - Eurasian Blackcap hml - 2021-03-31 19:12:00 - Eurasian Blackcap - Lugano.mp3 Lugano (song)

♫ 2023-06-20 07:52:22 Source: Zoom H6/H2n Bolle di Magadino (song)

♫ 2024-05-15 05:27:28 Source: Zoom H6/H2n Luppmen (song)

Calls: „täck“ oft wiederholt [Link]
Alarm call a hard "check", similar to Lesser White-throat. Sometimes with an additional hoarse and nasal "cherrrr". [Link] 1: General: Sputtery/stoney, but may have other calls too.
Call: The Blackcap may generate a perplexing variety of territorial calls, though the typical contact call is a hard, tongue-clicking "teck teck" which has a scolding quality to it. It's not dissimilar to the 'pebble-clacking' call of the Stonechat. [Suffex Wildlife Trust]
XC546030 black cap warbler so-called tac and djii call.

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC546030 black cap warbler so-called tac and djii call.mp3 (call)


2: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
XC548858-20200411 Eurasian Blackcap, alarm call part of advertising song, male, Flughafen Belpmoos, Bern, Switzerland.

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC548858-20200411 Eurasian Blackcap, alarm call part of advertising song, male, Flughafen Belpmoos, Bern, Switzerland.mp3 Switzerland (alarm call)


Call attributes: Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: high (3-9 KHz), Special sounds: sputter/pebble-clatter.
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Garden warbler / Gartengrasmücke (Sylvia borin)
Alternate classification: Sylvia simplex
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Das muss ein Gartengrasmücke sein im Feld bei W-Wiher, noch nie so in Getreide gesehen, aber es klingt plausibel. 2024-06-27 18:57:05 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-04-27.

Description

General: Nondescript, shy.
General: Hidden in the branches. Does change trees though. 2024 saw one in a grain field by the Wildert Weiher
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel
Appearance and identification: Nabu: Das Hauptbestimmungsmerkmal dieser sehr unauffällig gefärbten Grasmücke ist, dass sie kein besonderes Merkmal besitzt.
Im gegensatz zu ihrem Namen kommt die Gartengrasmücke eher seltener in Gärten vor, häufiger ist sie in Hecken und grossen Büschen in waldrandlage anzutreffen, wo sie recht versteckt lebt. [Aus der NABU Android-App]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-15 - 10-05
Breeding: 04-30 - 08-10
Migration in: 04-15 - 05-30
Migration out: 08-01 - 10-05
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=14 cm, wingspan=20-24 cm, weight=16-22 g
Habitats: Forest

Vocalisation

Song: Song: Hard to distinguish from Mönchsgrasmücke/black cap, but they sing much longer and don't end with a typical short melody like the black caps. [Link]
'minutenlang anhaltenden, plaudernden und abwechslungsreichen Gesang' [Link]
Song: Sprudelnd, orgelnd, die längsten Strophen aller hiesigen Grasmücken. Mit vielen reinen, volltönenden Tönen. Ohne Überschlag der Mönchsgrasmücke. [Link]
Song: a full bodied, flowing, melodious stream of notes, distinguished by its almost constant, warbled quality and lack of clear whistling notes (see Blackcap). Tempo is fairly even. Beware confusion possibility with occasional subsong of Blackcap that never reaches the whistling part! Call a nasal "che". [Link] Song attributes: Melody: improvised melodic (hm), fast, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz)
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC728379 - Garden Warbler - Sylvia borin - song.mp3 (song)


Calls: Alarm call a hard "check", and a hoarse "tcherr". [Link] No details but a Xeno-Canto recording. - but really OWN
Garden warbler calls from bushes at Wildert.

♫ 2025-07-23 17:28:00 Wildert (call)

Call attributes: song Frequency: ,
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Bush blackcap (Sylvia nigricapillus)
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Wikipedia: Bush blackcap Source: WIKIPEDIA Bush_Blackcap_2016_12_30_15_33_23_2771_crop.jpg
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Description

General: The bush blackcap (Sylvia nigricapillus) is a species of bird in the family Sylviidae. It is endemic to South Africa and Swaziland. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1] [more]
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Layard's warbler (Sylvia layardi)
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Wikipedia: Layard's warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA Layard%27s_Tit-Babbler_2017_08_12_5272.jpg
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Description

Layard's warbler (Curruca layardi) or Layard's tit-babbler, is a species of Old World warbler in the family Sylviidae. It is found in Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. [more]
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Genus Curruca:
Rufous-vented warbler (Curruca subcoerulea)
Alternate classification: Sylvia subcoerulea
Also known as: Chestnut-vented warbler
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Wikipedia: Rufous-vented warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA Titbabbler_Chestnut-vented_2010_07_18_09_Alan_Manson_Weenen.jpg
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Description

The chestnut-vented warbler, chestnut-vented tit-babbler or rufous-vented warbler (Curruca subcoerulea) is an Old World warbler. [more]
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Genus Hemitesia:
Genus Graueria:
Genus Fulvetta:
Genus Lioparus:
Genus Sinosuthora:
Genus Cholornis:
Genus Psittiparus:
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Genus Regulus:
Genus Panurus:
Genus Chamaea:
Genus Amaurocichla:
Family Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls):
Genus Hypsipetes:
Genus Andropadus:
Sombre greenbul / Schlichtbülbül (Andropadus importunus)
Alternate classification: Turdus importunus
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Wikipedia: Sombre greenbul Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Sombre_greenbul%2C_Andropadus_importunus.jpg
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Description

The sombre greenbul (Andropadus importunus) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is a resident breeder in coastal bush, evergreen forest and dry shrub land in eastern and southern Africa. It is the only member of the genus Andropadus. [more]
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Genus Phyllastrephus:
Terrestrial brownbul / Laubbülbül (Phyllastrephus terrestris)
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Wikipedia: Terrestrial brownbul Source: WIKIPEDIA Brownbul_Terrestrial_2010_10_02_Alan_Manson_Ngwenya.jpg
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Description

The terrestrial brownbul (Phyllastrephus terrestris) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in eastern and south-eastern Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. [more]
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Yellow-streaked greenbul / Gelbstreifenbülbül (Phyllastrephus flavostriatus)
Also known as: Yellow-streaked bulbul
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Wikipedia: Yellow-streaked greenbul Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Yellow-streaked_Greenbul_%28or_Yellow-streaked_Bulbul%29%2C_Phyllastrephus_flavostriatus_at_Agatha_Plantation%2C_Tzaneen%2C_South_Africa_%2814514831440%29.jpg
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Description

The yellow-streaked greenbul or yellow-streaked bulbul (Phyllastrephus flavostriatus) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in eastern and south-eastern Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. [more]
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Genus Pycnonotus:
Cape bulbul / Kapbülbül (Pycnonotus capensis)
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Wikipedia: Cape bulbul Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Pycnonotus_capensis_2.jpg
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Description

The Cape bulbul (Pycnonotus capensis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is an endemic resident breeder in coastal bush, open forest, gardens and fynbos in western and southern South Africa. This species nests mainly in the southern spring from September to November. The nest is thick walled cup concealed by foliage in a small tree or shrub. [more]
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Black-fronted bulbul / Maskenbülbül (Pycnonotus nigricans)
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Wikipedia: Black-fronted bulbul Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_red-eyed_bulbul_%28Pycnonotus_nigricans%29.jpg
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Description

The African red-eyed bulbul or black-fronted bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans) is a species of songbird in the family Pycnonotidae. It is found in south-western Africa. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and riverine scrub.[2][3][4] It feeds on fruit (including Ficus), flowers, nectar, and insects.[3][4] [more]
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Garden bulbul / Graubülbül (Pycnonotus barbatus)
Also known as: Common bulbul
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Wikipedia: Garden bulbul Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Common_bulbul_%28Pycnonotus_barbatus_barbatus%29.jpg
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Description

The common bulbul (Pycnonotus barbatus) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in north-eastern, northern, western and central Africa. [more]
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Genus Alophoixus:
Genus Tricholestes:
Genus Chlorocichla:
Yellow-bellied greenbul / Gelbbauchbülbül (Chlorocichla flaviventris)
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Wikipedia: Yellow-bellied greenbul Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Chlorocichla_flaviventris_-_Yellow-bellied_greenbul.jpg
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Description

The yellow-bellied greenbul (Chlorocichla flaviventris) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in eastern, southern and west-central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and dry savanna. [more]
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Genus Bleda:
Genus Criniger:
Genus Ixonotus:
Genus Baeopogon:
Genus Nicator:
Eastern nicator / Ostnikator (Nicator gularis)
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Wikipedia: Eastern nicator Source: WIKIPEDIA Eastern_Nicator_%28Nicator_gularis%29.jpg
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Description

The eastern nicator (Nicator gularis) is a species of songbird in the family Nicatoridae. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It occurs south to around Mtunzini in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and is regularly reported from lowland areas north through to east Africa, including inland areas along the Zambezi River.[2] [more]
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Genus Spizixos:
Genus Calyptocichla:
Genus Setornis:
Genus Iole:
Genus Ixos:
Genus Microscelis:
Genus Thescelocichla:
Genus Hemixos:
Genus Pyrrhurus:
Genus Acritillas:
Genus Arizelocichla:
Genus Eurillas:
Genus Stelgidillas:
Genus Brachypodius:
Genus Cerasophila:
Genus Thapsinillas:
Family Zosteropidae (White-eyes):
Genus Zosterops:
Pale white-eye / Kapbrillenvogel (Zosterops pallidus)
Also known as: Orange River white-eye
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Wikipedia: Pale white-eye Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Zosterops_abyssinicus_%2817823062125%29.jpg
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Description

The pale white-eye also known as Kenya white-eye[2] (Zosterops flavilateralis) is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae. It is found in central and eastern Kenya and in eastern Tanzania. [more]
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African yellow white-eye / Senegalbrillenvogel (Zosterops senegalensis)
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Wikipedia: African yellow white-eye Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Yellow_white-eye_%28Zosterops_senegalensis%29.jpg
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Description

The northern yellow white-eye (Zosterops senegalensis), formerly the African yellow white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is found across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal in the west across to southern Sudan in the east and south to northern Angola. [more]
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Genus Apalopteron:
Genus Cleptornis:
Genus Chlorocharis:
Genus Hypocryptadius:
Genus Lophozosterops:
Genus Oculocincta:
Genus Woodfordia:
Genus Heleia:
Genus Madanga:
Genus Tephrozosterops:
Genus Sterrhoptilus:
Genus Dasycrotapha:
Genus Megazosterops:
Genus Zosterornis:
Family Hirundinidae (Swallows / Schwalben):
Genus Hirundo:
Pearl-breasted swallow / Perlbrustschwalbe (Hirundo dimidiata)
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Wikipedia: Pearl-breasted swallow Source: WIKIPEDIA Pearl-breasted_Swallow_by_CraigAdam.jpg
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Description

The pearl-breasted swallow (Hirundo dimidiata) is a small swallow. It breeds in southern Africa from Angola, southern Congo and Tanzania southwards. It is partially migratory with many birds from the south west of South Africa wintering further north. [more]
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White-throated swallow / Weißkehlschwalbe (Hirundo albigularis)
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Wikipedia: White-throated swallow Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White-throated_Swallows_%28Hirundo_albigularis%29_%286817418149%29.jpg
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Description

The white-throated swallow (Hirundo albigularis) is a small bird in the swallow family. It is a common species, found in southern Africa, which has benefited from the increased nesting opportunities presented by the construction of bridges and dams. [more]
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Montane blue swallow / Stahlschwalbe (Hirundo atrocaerulea)
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Wikipedia: Montane blue swallow Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Blue_Swallow_-_Hirundo_atrocaerulea.jpg
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Description

The blue swallow (Hirundo atrocaerulea) is a small bird within the swallow family which is in the order Passeriformes. Swallows are somewhat similar in habits and appearance to other aerial insectivores, such as the martins (also a passerine) and the swifts (order Apodiformes). It breeds in the Afromontane (from South Africa to Tanzania), wintering north of Lake Victoria. [more]
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Genus Cecropis:
Mosque swallow / Senegalschwalbe (Cecropis senegalensis)
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Wikipedia: Mosque swallow Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Mosque_Swallow.jpg
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Description

The mosque swallow (Cecropis senegalensis) is a large swallow. It is a resident breeder in much of sub-Saharan Africa, although most common in the west. It does not migrate but follows the rains to some extent. [more]
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Lesser striped swallow / Maidschwalbe (Cecropis abyssinica)
Alternate classification: Hirundo abyssinica
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Wikipedia: Lesser striped swallow Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Hirundo_abyssinica.jpg
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Description

The lesser striped swallow (Cecropis abyssinica) is a large swallow. It breeds in Sub-Saharan Africa from Sierra Leone and southern Sudan south into eastern South Africa. It is partially migratory with South African birds wintering further north. West African birds leave the north of the breeding range in the dry season. [more]
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Greater striped swallow / Kapschwalbe (Cecropis cucullata)
Alternate classification: Hirundo cucullata
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Wikipedia: Greater striped swallow Source: WIKIPEDIA Cecropis-cucullata-Drakensberg.jpg
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Description

The greater striped swallow (Cecropis cucullata) is a large swallow that is native to Africa south of the equator. [more]
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Rufous-chested swallow (Cecropis semirufa)
Alternate classification: Hirundo semirufa
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Wikipedia: Rufous-chested swallow Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-breasted_Swallow_%28Hirundo_semirufa%29_%2830987147586%29.jpg
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Description

The red-breasted swallow (Cecropis semirufa), also known as the rufous-chested swallow, is a member of the family Hirundinidae, found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is confined to the tropical rainforest during the wet season. [more]
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Genus Atticora:
Genus Tachycineta:
Genus Progne:
Genus Stelgidopteryx:
Genus Riparia:
Banded martin / Weißbrauenschwalbe (Riparia cincta)
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Wikipedia: Banded martin Source: WIKIPEDIA Banded_Martin_-_Natal_-_South_Africa_S4E6413_%2816792206620%29.jpg
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Description

The banded martin or banded sand martin (Riparia cincta) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae that is endemic to Africa. [more]
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Genus Psalidoprocne:
Black sawwing / Erzschwalbe (Psalidoprocne pristoptera)
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Wikipedia: Black sawwing Source: WIKIPEDIA Black_Saw-wing.jpg
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Description

The black saw-wing (Psalidoprocne pristoptera), also known as the blue saw-wing or black rough-winged swallow, is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. [more]
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Genus Petrochelidon:
South African swallow / Klippenschwalbe (Petrochelidon spilodera)
Alternate classification: Hirundo spilodera
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Wikipedia: South African swallow Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-South_African_cliff_swallow%2C_Petrochelidon_spilodera%2C_at_Suikerbosrand_Nature_Reserve%2C_Gauteng%2C_South_Africa_%2822747098474%29.jpg
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Description

The South African cliff swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera), also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native to central−western and southern Africa. [more]
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Genus Ptyonoprogne:
Rock martin / Steinschwalbe (Ptyonoprogne fuligula)
Alternate classification: Hirundo fuligula
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Wikipedia: Rock martin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Rock_Martin_%28Hirundo_fuligula%29_%2832682255041%29.jpg
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Description

The rock martin (Ptyonoprogne fuligula) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family that is resident in central and southern Africa. It breeds mainly in the mountains, but also at lower altitudes, especially in rocky areas and around towns, and, unlike most swallows, it is often found far from water. It is 12–15 cm (4.7–5.9 in) long, with mainly brown plumage, paler-toned on the upper breast and underwing coverts, and with white "windows" on the spread tail in flight. The sexes are similar in appearance, but juveniles have pale fringes to the upperparts and flight feathers. The former northern subspecies are smaller, paler, and whiter-throated than southern African forms, and are now usually split as a separate species, the pale crag martin. The rock martin hunts along cliff faces for flying insects using a slow flight with much gliding. Its call is a soft twitter. [more]
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Genus Pygochelidon:
Genus Delichon:
Genus Notiochelidon:
Genus Pseudhirundo:
Grey-rumped swallow (Pseudhirundo griseopyga)
Alternate classification: Pseudohirundo griseopyga
Also known as: Gray-rumped swallow
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Wikipedia: Grey-rumped swallow Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Pseudhirundo_griseopyga_Sharpe.jpg
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The grey-rumped swallow (Pseudhirundo griseopyga) is a species of bird in the monotypic genus, Pseudhirundo, in the family Hirundinidae. [more]
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Genus Phedina:
Genus Haplochelidon:
Genus Alopochelidon:
Genus Cheramoeca:
Genus Pseudochelidon:
Family Alaudidae (Larks / Lerchen):
Genus Certhilauda:
Cape lark / Langschnabellerche (Certhilauda curvirostris)
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Wikipedia: Cape lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Certhilauda_curvirostris_1838.jpg
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Description

The Cape long-billed lark (Certhilauda curvirostris), also known as the Cape lark, Cape longbill or long-billed lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in south-western Africa. Its natural habitats are semi-arid Karoo shrub and subtropical dry shrubland and subtropical or dry lowland and highveld grassland. This lark is also found in croplands, farmlands and coastal fynbos. [more]
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Agulhas lark (Certhilauda brevirostris)
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Wikipedia: Agulhas lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Agulhas_Long-billed_Lark_%28Certhilauda_brevirostris%29_perched.jpg
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Description

The Agulhas long-billed lark (Certhilauda brevirostris), also known as the Agulhas lark or Agulhas longbill is a small passerine bird. It is an endemic resident breeder in the Western Cape, South Africa. Its restricted range is centred on the Agulhas arable farmlands, from east of the Hottentots-Holland mountain range to Mossel Bay, and occupies a maximum of 15,000 km². [more]
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Eastern long-billed lark (Certhilauda semitorquata)
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Wikipedia: Eastern long-billed lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Eastern_Long-billed_Lark_%28Certhilauda_semitorquata%29_calling.jpg
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Description

The eastern long-billed lark (Certhilauda semitorquata), also known as the Kaffrarian long-billed lark or Eastern longbill is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in south-eastern Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. [more]
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Karoo long-billed lark (Certhilauda subcoronata)
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Wikipedia: Karoo long-billed lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Karoo_Long-billed_Lark_%28Certhilauda_subcoronata%29_%2831737723963%29.jpg
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Description

The Karoo long-billed lark (Certhilauda subcoronata) or Karoo longbill is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Africa in its natural habitat of subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. [more]
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Short-clawed lark / Betschuanenlerche (Certhilauda chuana)
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Wikipedia: Short-clawed lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Certhilauda_chuana%2C_Pietersburg%2C_Kellermann%2C_a.jpg
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Description

The short-clawed lark (Certhilauda chuana) or short-clawed bush-lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in Botswana and South Africa. Its natural habitat is dry savannah. [more]
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Genus Eremopterix:
Chestnut-backed sparrow-lark / Weißwangenlerche (Eremopterix leucotis)
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Wikipedia: Chestnut-backed sparrow-lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Chestnut-backed_sparrow-lark_%28Eremopterix_leucotis_melanocephalus%29_male.jpg
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Description

The chestnut-backed sparrow-lark (Eremopterix leucotis) is a passerine bird which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. [more]
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Black-eared sparrow-lark / Schwarzwangenlerche (Eremopterix australis)
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Wikipedia: Black-eared sparrow-lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Eremopterix_australis_-Bushmanland%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
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Description

The black-eared sparrow-lark (Eremopterix australis) or black-eared finch lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. [more]
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Grey-backed sparrow-lark / Nonnenlerche (Eremopterix verticalis)
Also known as: Gray-backed sparrow-lark
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Wikipedia: Grey-backed sparrow-lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Eremopterix_verticalis_-Northern_Cape%2C_South_Africa_-male-8.jpg
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Description

The grey-backed sparrow-lark (Eremopterix verticalis) or grey-backed finch-lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern and south-central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. Sometimes, the name 'grey-backed sparrow-lark' is also used to describe the black-eared sparrow-lark. [more]
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Genus Alauda:
Genus Eremophila:
Genus Alaemon:
Genus Ammomanes:
Genus Galerida:
Large-billed lark / Dickschnabellerche (Galerida magnirostris)
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Wikipedia: Large-billed lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Galerida_magnirostris_magnirostris%2C_De_Hoop-natuurreservaat%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
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The large-billed lark or southern thick-billed lark (Galerida magnirostris) is a small passerine bird found in southern Africa. The name "large-billed lark" may also refer to Bradfield's lark. The name "thick-billed lark" more commonly refers to the species of the same name (i.e. Rhamphocoris clotbey). [more]
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Genus Calandrella:
Red-capped lark / Rotscheitellerche (Calandrella cinerea)
Alternate classification: Calandrella brachydactyla cinerea
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Wikipedia: Red-capped lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-capped_lark%2C_Calandrella_cinerea%2C_at_Mapungubwe_National_Park%2C_Limpopo%2C_South_Africa_%2823514690044%29.jpg
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Description

The red-capped lark, Calandrella cinerea, is a small passerine bird. This lark breeds in the highlands of eastern Africa southwards from Ethiopia and Somaliland. In the south, its range stretches across the continent to Angola and south to the Cape in South Africa. [more]
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Genus Mirafra:
Latakoo lark / Spottlerche (Mirafra cheniana)
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Wikipedia: Latakoo lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Mirafra_cheniana_cheniana_1838.jpg
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Description

The melodious lark (Mirafra cheniana) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa. It is currently threatened by habitat loss. [more]
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Monotonous lark / Sperlingslerche (Mirafra passerina)
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Wikipedia: Monotonous lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Mirafra_passerina.jpg
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Description

The monotonous lark (Mirafra passerina) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa. [more]
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Rufous-naped lark / Rotnackenlerche (Mirafra africana)
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Wikipedia: Rufous-naped lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Mirafra_africana2.jpg
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Description

The rufous-naped lark (Mirafra africana) or rufous-naped bush lark is a widespread and conspicuous species of lark in the lightly wooded grasslands, open savannas and farmlands of the Afrotropics. Males attract attention to themselves by their bold and repeated wing-fluttering displays from prominent perches, which is accompanied by a melodious and far-carrying whistled phrase.[2] This rudimentary display has been proposed as the precursor to the wing-clapping displays of other bush lark species.[3] They have consistently rufous outer wings and a short erectile crest,[2] but the remaining plumage hues and markings are individually and geographically variable. It has a straight lower, and longish, curved upper mandible. [more]
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Eastern clapper lark / Ostklapperlerche (Mirafra fasciolata)
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Wikipedia: Eastern clapper lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Eastern_clapper_lark_%28Mirafra_fasciolata_subsp_fasciolata%29%2C_crop.jpg
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Description

The eastern clapper lark (Mirafra fasciolata) is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern Africa. It derives its name from the wing clapping which forms part of its display flight. [more]
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Flappet lark / Baumklapperlerche (Mirafra rufocinnamomea)
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Wikipedia: Flappet lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Flappet_Lark%2C_Sakania%2C_DR_Congo_%2816025285505%29%2C_crop.jpg
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Description

The flappet lark (Mirafra rufocinnamomea) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae, widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Cape clapper lark / Grasklapperlerche (Mirafra apiata)
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Wikipedia: Cape clapper lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Mirafra_apiata_-Namaqua_National_Park%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
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Description

The Cape clapper lark (Mirafra apiata) is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern Africa. It derives its name from the wing clapping which forms part of the display flight. The Cape clapper lark is a species of open grassland and savannah, also inhabiting karoo, fynbos and fallow agricultural land. [more]
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Genus Lullula:
Genus Spizocorys:
Pink-billed lark / Rotschnabellerche (Spizocorys conirostris)
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Wikipedia: Pink-billed lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Pink-billed_Lark_%28Spizocorys_conirostris%29_%288077320401%29.jpg
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Description

The pink-billed lark (Spizocorys conirostris) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. [more]
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Sclater's lark / Ammernlerche (Spizocorys sclateri)
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Wikipedia: Sclater's lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Botha_Calandrella_Gronvold.jpg
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Description

Sclater's lark (Spizocorys sclateri) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. [more]
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Botha's lark / Finkenlerche (Spizocorys fringillaris)
Alternate classification: Calandrella fringillaris
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Wikipedia: Botha's lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Spizocorys_fringillaris_and_Mirafra_fasciolata_damarensis_1875_%28cropped%29.jpg
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Description

Botha's lark (Spizocorys fringillaris) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. [more]
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Stark's lark / Falblerche (Spizocorys starki)
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Wikipedia: Stark's lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Stark%27s_Lark_001.jpg
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Description

Stark's lark (Spizocorys starki) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. Captain George Shelley named the species in honour of Arthur Stark. [more]
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Genus Eremalauda:
Genus Chersophilus:
Genus Chersomanes:
Spike-heeled lark / Zirplerche (Chersomanes albofasciata)
Alternate classification: Certhilauda albofasciata
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Wikipedia: Spike-heeled lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Chersomanes_albofasciata_%28Etosha%29.jpg
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Description

The spike-heeled lark (Chersomanes albofasciata) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Africa.[2] [more]
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Genus Melanocorypha:
Genus Calendulauda:
Barlow's lark (Calendulauda barlowi)
Alternate classification: Mirafra erythrochlamys barlowi
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Wikipedia: Barlow's lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Calendulauda_barlowi_distribution_map.png
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Description

Barlow's lark (Calendulauda barlowi) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in Namibia and South Africa where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. [more]
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Fawn-colored lark / Steppenlerche (Calendulauda africanoides)
Alternate classification: Mirafra africanoides
Also known as: Fawn-coloured lark
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Wikipedia: Fawn-colored lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Fawn-coloured_lark_%28Calendulauda_africanoides_africanoides%29_2.jpg
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Description

The fawn-coloured lark (Calendulauda africanoides) or fawn-coloured bush-lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in south-central Africa. [more]
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Sabota lark / Sabotalerche (Calendulauda sabota)
Alternate classification: Mirafra sabota
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Wikipedia: Sabota lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Sabota_Lark_%28Calendulauda_sabota%29_%2811421288184%29.jpg
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Description

The sabota lark (Calendulauda sabota) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Africa in its natural habitats of dry savannah, moist savannah, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. [more]
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Red lark / Oranjelerche (Calendulauda burra)
Alternate classification: Mirafra burra
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Wikipedia: Red lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Certhilauda_burra_-near_Springbok%2C_Northern_Cape%2C_South_Africa-6.jpg
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Description

The red lark (Calendulauda burra), also known as the ferruginous lark or ferruginous sand-lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in western South Africa and possibly Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. [more]
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Karoo lark / Karoolerche (Calendulauda albescens)
Alternate classification: Mirafra albescens
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Wikipedia: Karoo lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Calendulauda_albescens.jpg
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Description

The Karoo lark should not be confused with the similarly named Karoo long-billed lark. [more]
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Genus Heteromirafra:
Rudd's lark / Transvaalspornlerche (Heteromirafra ruddi)
Alternate classification: Mirafra ruddi
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Wikipedia: Rudd's lark Source: WIKIPEDIA Heteromirafra_ruddi%2C_Wakkerstroom%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
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Description

Rudd's lark (Heteromirafra ruddi) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitat is high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. [more]
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Genus Pinarocorys:
Dusky lark / Drossellerche (Pinarocorys nigricans)
Alternate classification: Mirafra nigricans
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Wikipedia: Dusky lark Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Dusky_Lark_%28Pinarocorys_nigricans%29_%286029254985%29_%28cropped%29.jpg
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Description

The dusky lark (Pinarocorys nigricans), also known as the dusky bush lark or rufous-rumped bush lark, is a species of migratory lark in the family Alaudidae.[2] It is native to the southern Afrotropics. [more]
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Genus Ramphocoris:
Genus Pseudalaemon:
Genus Alaudala:
Family Cisticolidae (Halmsänger):
Genus Cisticola:
Red-faced cisticola / Rotgesicht-Cistensänger (Cisticola erythrops)
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Wikipedia: Red-faced cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Red-faced_Cisticola_%28Cisticola_erythrops%29.jpg
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Description

The red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is widely present across Sub-Saharan Africa (rare in southern Africa). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland and swamps. [more]
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Pale-crowned cisticola (Cisticola cinnamomeus)
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Wikipedia: Pale-crowned cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Pale-crowned_Cisticola_%28Cisticola_cinnamomeus%29.jpg
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Description

The pale-crowned cisticola (Cisticola cinnamomeus) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. [more]
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Rock-loving cisticola / Langschwanz-Cistensänger (Cisticola aberrans)
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Wikipedia: Rock-loving cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Rock-loving_Cisticola_%28Cisticola_aberrans_minor%29.jpg
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The lazy cisticola (Cisticola aberrans) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It can be found mostly in Africa. [more]
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Levaillant's cisticola / Vleycistensänger (Cisticola tinniens)
Alternate classification: Malurus tinniens
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Wikipedia: Levaillant's cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Levaillant%27s_Cisticola_Cisticola_tinniens.jpg
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Description

Levaillant's cisticola (Cisticola tinniens), also known as the tinkling cisticola, is a small passerine bird which is native to marshlands in the uplands of Africa, southwards of the equator. [more]
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Croaking cisticola / Strichelcistensänger (Cisticola natalensis)
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Wikipedia: Croaking cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Croaking_cisticola_%28Cisticola_natalensis%29.jpg
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Description

The croaking cisticola (Cisticola natalensis) is an Old World warbler in the genus Cisticola. This genus is sometimes split off with various other southern warbler genera and given family status as the Cisticolidae. [more]
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Wing-snapping cisticola / Zwergcistensänger (Cisticola ayresii)
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Wikipedia: Wing-snapping cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Wing-snapping_Cisticola_-_Kenya_S4E6079_%2817320718675%29.jpg
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The wing-snapping cisticola (Cisticola ayresii), also known as Ayres' cisticola, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. Its scientific name honours South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres. [more]
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Piping cisticola (Cisticola fulvicapilla)
Alternate classification: Sylvia fulvicapilla
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Wikipedia: Piping cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Neddicky%2C_or_piping_cisticola%2C_Cisticola_fulvicapilla_at_Pilanesberg_National_Park%2C_Northwest_Province%2C_South_Africa_%2817454443855%29.jpg
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The neddicky, or piping cisticola (Cisticola fulvicapilla), is a small passerine bird in the family Cisticolidae, which is native to Africa, southwards of the equator. Its strongholds are the light woodlands and shrublands of the subtropics and temperate regions of southern Africa. The common name, neddicky, is the Afrikaans name for the species. [more]
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Red-headed cisticola (Cisticola subruficapilla)
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Wikipedia: Red-headed cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Cisticola_subruficapillus_-Namaqua_National_Park%2C_Northern_Cape%2C_South_Africa-6.jpg
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The grey-backed cisticola or red-headed cisticola (Cisticola subruficapilla) is a small passerine bird. This cisticola is a resident breeder in southernmost Angola, Namibia and western South Africa. [more]
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Rufous-winged cisticola / Schwarzrücken-Cistensänger (Cisticola galactotes)
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Wikipedia: Rufous-winged cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Cisticola_galactotes_subsp_isodactylus%2C_Pungwe-vloedvlakte%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
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The rufous-winged cisticola (Cisticola galactotes) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found on the east coast of southern Africa.[1][2] [more]
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Cloud cisticola / Pinkpink-Cistensänger (Cisticola textrix)
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Wikipedia: Cloud cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Cisticola_textrix_1838.jpg
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The cloud cisticola or tink-tink cisticola (Cisticola textrix) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zambia, and its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. [more]
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Rattling cisticola / Rotscheitel-Cistensänger (Cisticola chiniana)
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Wikipedia: Rattling cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Rattling_Cisticola_-_Kavango_-_Namibia0002_%2817320723895%29.jpg
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The rattling cisticola (Cisticola chiniana) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae which is native to Africa south of the equator, and parts of East Africa. It is a common to abundant species in open savanna and scrubland habitats, whether in arid, moist or upland regions. Especially during summer, it is highly conspicuous due to its strident and repetitive call-notes from prominent perches.[2] [more]
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Tinkling cisticola (Cisticola rufilatus)
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Wikipedia: Tinkling cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Hunter%27s_Cisticola_-_KenyaNH8O2433_%2816698263634%29.jpg
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The tinkling cisticola or grey cisticola (Cisticola rufilatus) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is dry savannah. [more]
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Desert cisticola / Kalaharicistensänger (Cisticola aridulus)
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Wikipedia: Desert cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Desert_Cisticola_%28Cisticola_aridulus%29.jpg
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The desert cisticola (Cisticola aridulus) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is present throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa, although relatively absent from central and coastal western areas of the continent. [more]
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Wailing cisticola / Trauercistensänger (Cisticola lais)
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Wikipedia: Wailing cisticola Source: WIKIPEDIA Cisticola_lais_-Cedara%2C_KwaZulu-Natal%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
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The wailing cisticola (Cisticola lais) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. [more]
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Genus Prinia:
Tawny-flanked prinia / Rahmbrustprinie (Prinia subflava)
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Wikipedia: Tawny-flanked prinia Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Tawny-flanked_Prinia_%28Prinia_subflava%29_%2811465162445%29.jpg
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The tawny-flanked prinia (Prinia subflava) is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Prinia in the family Cisticolidae, a family of Old World warblers. It is widespread and common in most parts of Africa south of the Sahara. The plain prinia (P. inornata) of southern Asia was formerly included in this species but is now usually considered to be a separate species. [more]
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Karoo prinia / Fleckenprinie (Prinia maculosa)
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Wikipedia: Karoo prinia Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Karoo_%28Spotted%29_Prinia_%2810537833606%29.jpg
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The Karoo prinia or spotted prinia (Prinia maculosa) is a small passerine bird. It is a resident breeder in South Africa, Lesotho and far southern Namibia. [more]
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Drakensberg prinia (Prinia hypoxantha)
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Wikipedia: Drakensberg prinia Source: WIKIPEDIA Drakensberg_Prinia_-_South_Africa_S4E6311_%2817318861432%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Drakensberg prinia or saffron-breasted prinia (Prinia hypoxantha) is a small passerine bird. It lives in eastern South Africa and Swaziland. [more]
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Black-chested prinia / Brustbandprinie (Prinia flavicans)
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Wikipedia: Black-chested prinia Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Black-chested_prinia_%28Prinia_flavicans%29_breeding_female.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black-chested prinia (Prinia flavicans) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. [more]
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Genus Camaroptera:
Green-backed camaroptera / Blökgrasmücke (Camaroptera brachyura)
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The green-backed camaroptera (Camaroptera brachyura), also known as the bleating camaroptera, is a small bird in the family Cisticolidae. This bird is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Recent studies suggest this species and the grey-backed camaroptera may be the same species. [more]
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Genus Eminia:
Genus Hypergerus:
Genus Scotocerca:
Genus Schistolais:
Genus Apalis:
Rudd's apalis / Flechtenfeinsänger (Apalis ruddi)
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Rudd's apalis (Apalis ruddi) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found primarily in Mozambique but also in southern Malawi and adjacent areas of South Africa and Swaziland. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. [more]
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Yellow-breasted apalis / Gelbbauch-Feinsänger (Apalis flavida)
Alternate classification: Drymoeca flavida
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The yellow-breasted apalis (Apalis flavida) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. [more]
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Bar-throated apalis / Halsband-Feinsänger (Apalis thoracica)
Alternate classification: Motacilla thoracica
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The bar-throated apalis (Apalis thoracica) is a small African passerine bird belonging to the genus Apalis of the family Cisticolidae. It is native to the eastern and southern Afrotropics. [more]
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Genus Euryptila:
Kopje warbler / Zimtbrustsänger (Euryptila subcinnamomea)
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Wikipedia: Kopje warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA Euryptila_subcinnamomea_-near_Kamassies%2C_Kamiesberg%2C_Northern_Cape%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The cinnamon-breasted warbler or kopje warbler (Euryptila subcinnamomea) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is monotypic within the genus Euryptila.[2] It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. [more]
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Genus Rhopophilus:
Genus Bathmocercus:
Genus Spiloptila:
Genus Speirops:
Genus Artisornis:
Genus Calamonastes:
Barred wren-warbler / Damarabindensänger (Calamonastes fasciolatus)
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Wikipedia: Barred wren-warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Barred_wren-warbler%2C_Calamonastes_fasciolatus%2C_at_Pilanesberg_National_Park%2C_Northwest_Province%2C_South_Africa_%2816369976054%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The barred wren-warbler or southern barred warbler (Calamonastes fasciolatus) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. [more]
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Stierling's wren-warbler / Stierlingbindensänger (Calamonastes stierlingi)
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Wikipedia: Stierling's wren-warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Naturalis_Biodiversity_Center_-_RMNH.AVES.37604_1_-_Calamonastes_stierlingi_stierlingi_Reichenow%2C_1901_-_Sylviidae_-_bird_skin_specimen.jpeg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Stierling's wren-warbler (Calamonastes stierlingi), is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae found in southern Africa. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the miombo wren-warbler. [more]
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Genus Incana:
Genus Urolais:
Genus Orthotomus:
Genus Scepomycter:
Genus Drymocichla:
Genus Malcorus:
Rufous-eared warbler / Rotohrprinie (Malcorus pectoralis)
Alternate classification: Prinia pectoralis
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Wikipedia: Rufous-eared warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Rufous-eared_Warbler.jpg
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Description

The rufous-eared warbler (Malcorus pectoralis) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is the only species in the genus Malcorus. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. [more]
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Genus Oreophilais:
Genus Phragmacia:
Namaqua warbler (Phragmacia substriata)
Alternate classification: Prinia substriata
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Wikipedia: Namaqua warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA Phragmacia_substriata%2C_Brandvlei%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
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Description

The Namaqua warbler (Phragmacia substriata), also known as the Namaqua prinia or white-breasted prinia, is a small passerine bird, a cisticolid warbler and the sole member of the genus Phragmacia. It was formerly placed in the genus Prinia, but was found to be sufficiently distinct to warrant a genus of its own. [more]
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Genus Phyllolais:
Genus Urorhipis:
Genus Oreolais:
Family Phylloscopidae (Laubsänger):
Genus Phylloscopus:
Willow warbler / Fitis (Phylloscopus trochilus)
Also known as: Fitislaubsänger
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Bei Wildert glaube ich dass das ein Fitis ist und kein Zilp-zalp aber MerlinBirdId war auch verwirrt und hat ZZ besser gefunden. 2026-05-12 17:25:20 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-04-24.

Description

The willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) is a very common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and the Palearctic, from Ireland east to the Anadyr River basin in eastern Siberia. It is strongly migratory, with almost all of the population wintering in Sub-Saharan Africa.[2][3] [more]
Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-10 - 10-10
Breeding: 04-20 - 05-31
Migration in: 03-10 - 04-30
Migration out: 07-15 - 10-18
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Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=10-11 cm, wingspan=16-22 cm, weight=7-12 g
Habitats: Forest

Vocalisation

Song: Song similar to common chaffinch but higher, faster, tendency to descend but with more ups and downs.
Song: Reihe v. Pfeiflauten (ca 12) etwas abfallend. Klingt ähnlich Buchfink, aber etwas traurig, melancholisch, wie in moll-Tonart. [Link]
By far most easily identified by it's call or song. Song: A 3-5 second, falling phrase of soft, rippling "svi-svi" sounds, starting high with some attack, and then falling in a mellow manner. The phrase lacks any conclusion, and diminishes both in strength and tempo. [Link] Song attributes: Mnemnoic: Buchfink diva Melody: stereotype melodic, fast, Frequency: high (3-9 KHz) Singing season: 04-01 - 06-30 Dawn chorus start: 22 minutes before dawn.
Calls: ähnlich oben, aber mehr zweisilbig [Link]
Contact/alarm call a soft, plaintive ascending "hoo-eet". Similar to Chiff-chaff, but first part more drawn, giving it a disyllabic feel. [Link] Whoop very similar to chiffchaff, etc. but starts at an even level, then ascends.
Call recorded in UK, sounds typical to me, and spiced up by a yellowhammer in the background and several other birds

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC444002 - Willow Warbler - Phylloscopus trochilus trochilus - call in UK, with yellowhammer in background.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: contact call Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: 2-4 KHz, Special sounds: whoop.
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Yellow-throated woodland-warbler (Phylloscopus ruficapillus)
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Wikipedia: Yellow-throated woodland-warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA Yellow-Throated_Woodland-Warbler_%28Phylloscopus_ruficapilla%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The yellow-throated woodland warbler (Phylloscopus ruficapilla) is a species of Old World warbler (the family Phylloscopidae). It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. [more]
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Genus Seicercus:
Genus Rhadina:
Family Leiothrichidae:
Genus Leiothrix:
Genus Garrulax (White-crested laughingthrush):
Genus Turdoides:
Arrow-marked babbler / Weißstrichel-Drosselhäherling (Turdoides jardineii)
Alternate classification: Turdoides jardinei
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Wikipedia: Arrow-marked babbler Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Arrow-marked_Babbler%2CTurdoides_jardineii%2C_at_Hwange_National_Park%2C_Zimbabwe_%2835097040664%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The arrow-marked babbler (Turdoides jardineii) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is native to woodlands in the southern Afrotropics. [more]
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Southern pied-babbler / Elsterdrossling (Turdoides bicolor)
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Wikipedia: Southern pied-babbler Source: WIKIPEDIA Southern_Pied_Babbler.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The southern pied babbler (Turdoides bicolor) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae, found in dry savannah of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Genus Actinodura:
Genus Cutia:
Genus Heterophasia:
Genus Liocichla:
Genus Minla:
Genus Kupeornis:
Genus Phyllanthus:
Genus Trochalopteron:
Genus Montecincla:
Genus Grammatoptila:
Genus Laniellus:
Genus Leioptila:
Genus Argya:
Genus Siva:
Genus Sibia:
Genus Chatarrhaea:
Genus Chrysominla:
Genus Ianthocincla:
Family Bernieridae:
Genus Cryptosylvicola:
Genus Thamnornis:
Genus Crossleyia:
Genus Xanthomixis:
Genus Hartertula:
Family Pellorneidae:
Genus Pellorneum:
Genus Trichastoma:
Genus Laticilla:
Genus Turdinus:
Genus Schoeniparus:
Family Locustellidae:
Genus Locustella:
Eurasian river warbler / Schlagschwirl (Locustella fluviatilis)
Also known as: River warbler
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Wikipedia: Eurasian river warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA Flodsangare.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=13 cm, wingspan=19-22 cm, weight=15-19 g
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Genus Megalurus:
Genus Bradypterus:
Knysna warbler / Kapbuschsänger (Bradypterus sylvaticus)
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Wikipedia: Knysna warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA BradypterusSylvaticusSmit.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The Knysna warbler or Knysna scrub warbler (Bradypterus sylvaticus) is a very shy and cryptic warbler, endemic to the coastal regions of South Africa.[2] Its population is small and probably declining, due to natural and artificial fragmentation of its habitat, and limited dispersal and reproductive ability.[3] [more]
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African bush-warbler / Sumpfbuschsänger (Bradypterus baboecala)
Alternate classification: Sylvia baboecala
Also known as: Little rush-warbler
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Wikipedia: African bush-warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Bush-Warbler_-_South_Africa_S4E7737_%2816708155164%29%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The little rush warbler or African bush warbler (Bradypterus baboecala) is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. [more]
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Genus Cincloramphus:
Genus Schoenicola:
Fan-tailed grassbird / Breitschwanzsänger (Schoenicola brevirostris)
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Wikipedia: Fan-tailed grassbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Schoenicola_brevirostris_2.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The fan-tailed grassbird or broad-tailed warbler (Catriscus brevirostris) is an African species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. The species is closely related to the broad-tailed grassbird of India, and is sometimes treated as the same species,[2] although a 2018 study found that it and broad-tailed grassbird were not closely related with the Indian species being a sister of Chaetornis striata.[3] [more]
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Genus Malia:
Genus Chaetornis:
Genus Megalurulus:
Genus Robsonius:
Genus Elaphrornis:
Genus Buettikoferella:
Genus Amphilais:
Genus Poodytes:
Family Scotocercidae:
Genus Horornis:
Genus Phyllergates:
Superfamily Passeroidea:
Family Passeridae (Sparrows / Sperlinge):
Genus Passer:
Southern grey-headed sparrow / Damarasperling (Passer diffusus)
Alternate classification: Pyrgita diffusa
Also known as: Southern gray-headed sparrow
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Wikipedia: Southern grey-headed sparrow Source: WIKIPEDIA Southern_Grey-headed_Sparrow_%28Passer_diffusus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The southern grey-headed sparrow (Passer diffusus) is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the grey-headed sparrow. It is found in savanna and woodland in Angola and Zambia southwards into South Africa, where it is expanding its range[2] and is kept as a caged bird, like its relative the white-rumped seedeater.[citation needed] [more]
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Cape sparrow / Kapsperling (Passer melanurus)
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Wikipedia: Cape sparrow Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Cape_Sparrow%2C_Passer_melanurus_at_Walter_Sisulu_National_Botanical_Garden%2C_Johannesburg%2C_South_Africa_%2814727921265%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Cape sparrow (Passer melanurus), or mossie, is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae found in southern Africa. A medium-sized sparrow at 14–16 centimetres (5.5–6.3 in), it has distinctive plumage, including large pale head stripes in both sexes. Its plumage is mostly grey, brown, and chestnut, and the male has some bold black and white markings on its head and neck. The species inhabits semi-arid savannah, cultivated areas, and towns, and ranges from the central coast of Angola to eastern South Africa and Swaziland. Three subspecies are distinguished in different parts of its range. [more]
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Great rufous sparrow / Rostsperling (Passer motitensis)
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Description

The great sparrow (Passer motitensis), also known as the southern rufous sparrow, is found in southern Africa in dry, wooded savannah and towns.[1][3] [more]
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Genus Plocepasser:
White-browed sparrow-weaver / Augenbrauenmahali (Plocepasser mahali)
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Wikipedia: White-browed sparrow-weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Plocepasser_mahali_-Baringo_Lake%2C_Kenya_-male-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-browed sparrow-weaver (Plocepasser mahali) is a predominantly brown, sparrow-sized bird found throughout central and north-central southern Africa.[2] It is found in groups of two to eleven individuals consisting of one breeding pair and other non-reproductive individuals. [more]
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Genus Petronia:
Genus Prunella:
Genus Anomalospiza:
Parasitic weaver / Kuckucksweber (Anomalospiza imberbis)
Alternate classification: Crithagra imberbis
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Wikipedia: Parasitic weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA Parasitic_Weaver_%28Anomalospiza_imberbis%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The cuckoo-finch (Anomalospiza imberbis), also known as the parasitic weaver or cuckoo weaver, is a small passerine bird now placed in the family Viduidae with the indigobirds and whydahs. It occurs in grassland in Africa south of the Sahara. The male is mainly yellow and green while the female is buff with dark streaks. The eggs are laid in the nests of other birds.[2] [more]
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Genus Montifringilla:
Genus Philetairus:
Sociable weaver / Siedelweber (Philetairus socius)
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Sossusvlei - Sociable weaver eating crumbs. 2016-09-06 10:41:12 Namibia
First observed in Namibia on 2016-09-06.

Description

The sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) is a species of bird in the weaver family that is endemic to southern Africa.[2] It is the only species in the monotypic genus Philetairus. It is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.[1] but their range is centered within the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.[3] They build large compound community nests, a rarity among birds. These nests are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird.[4] [more]
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Genus Aidemosyne:
Genus Padda:
Genus Carpospiza:
Genus Pyrgilauda:
Genus Gymnoris:
Yellow-throated bush sparrow (Gymnoris superciliaris)
Alternate classification: Petronia supercilliaris
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Wikipedia: Yellow-throated bush sparrow Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Petronia_superciliaris.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The yellow-throated bush sparrow (Gymnoris superciliaris), also known as the yellow-throated petronia,[2] is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is found in south-central and southern Africa in its natural habitats of subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. [more]
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Family Fringillidae (Finken):
Subfamily Fringillinae:
Genus Fringilla:
Subfamily Carduelinae:
Genus Serinus (Canaries):
Cape siskin / Kapgirlitz (Serinus totta)
Alternate classification: Crithagra totta
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Wikipedia: Cape siskin Source: WIKIPEDIA Cape_Siskin%2C_Rooi_Els%2C_South_Africa.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Cape siskin (Crithagra totta) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an endemic resident breeder in the southern Cape Province of South Africa. [more]
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Cape canary / Gelbscheitelgirlitz (Serinus canicollis)
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Wikipedia: Cape canary Source: WIKIPEDIA Cape_Canary_%28Serinus_canicollis%29_1.jpg
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Description

The Cape canary (Serinus canicollis) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is a resident breeder in southern Africa and has been introduced to Mauritius and Réunion. [more]
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Black-headed canary / Alariogirlitz (Serinus alario)
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Wikipedia: Black-headed canary Source: WIKIPEDIA Serinus_alario_-near_Rooifontein%2C_Northern_Cape%2C_South_Africa_-male-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black-headed canary (Serinus alario) is a species of finch found in Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. It is sometimes placed in the genus Alario as Alario alario [more]
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Forest canary / Waldgirlitz (Serinus scotops)
Alternate classification: Crithagra scotops
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The forest canary (Crithagra scotops) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in South Africa and Swaziland. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. [more]
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Genus Carpodacus:
Genus Carduelis:
Genus Acanthis (Redpolls):
Genus Pyrrhula:
Genus Coccothraustes:
Genus Loxia:
Genus Eophona:
Genus Haematospiza:
Genus Mycerobas:
Genus Pinicola:
Genus Uragus:
Genus Leucosticte:
Genus Linurgus:
Genus Neospiza:
Genus Melamprosops:
Genus Pyrrhoplectes:
Genus Hesperiphona:
Genus Kozlowia:
Genus Haemorhous:
Genus Spinus (Siskins):
Genus Chloris:
Genus Linaria:
Subfamily Emberizinae:
Genus Platyspiza:
Genus Cyanerpes:
Genus Hemispingus:
Genus Tersina:
Genus Buarremon:
Genus Melopyrrha:
Genus Embernagra:
Tribe Cardinalini:
Genus Cardinalis:
Genus Passerina:
Genus Spiza:
Genus Pheucticus:
Genus Cyanocompsa:
Genus Caryothraustes:
Genus Cyanoloxia:
Genus Porphyrospiza:
Genus Rhodothraupis:
Genus Parkerthraustes:
Genus Phaeothlypis:
Tribe Emberizini:
Genus Emberiza (Buntings):
Golden-breasted bunting / Gelbbauchammer (Emberiza flaviventris)
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Wikipedia: Golden-breasted bunting Source: WIKIPEDIA Emberiza_flaviventris_-Hluhluwe-Umfolozi_Game_Reserve%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The golden-breasted bunting (Emberiza flaviventris) is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae. It occurs in dry open woodlands and moist savanna in Africa south of the Sahara, but is absent from the equatorial forest belt. [more]
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Lark-like bunting / Lerchenammer (Emberiza impetuani)
Alternate classification: Emberiza impeltuani
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Wikipedia: Lark-like bunting Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Lark-like_bunting_%28Emberiza_impetuani_impetuani%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The lark-like bunting (Emberiza impetuani) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae, which is native to south-western Africa. [more]
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Cape bunting / Kapammer (Emberiza capensis)
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Wikipedia: Cape bunting Source: WIKIPEDIA Cape_Bunting%2C_Emberiza_capensis_at_Suikerbosrand_Nature_Reserve%2C_Gauteng%2C_South_Africa.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Cape bunting (Emberiza capensis) is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae. [more]
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Genus Calcarius:
Genus Plectrophenax:
Genus Melophus:
Genus Rowettia:
Genus Donacospiza:
Genus Peucaea:
Genus Orthogonys:
Genus Schoeniclus:
Genus Fringillaria:
Genus Chlorophonia:
Genus Euphonia:
Subfamily Drepanidinae:
Genus Hemignathus:
Genus Himatione:
Genus Loxops:
Genus Oreomystis:
Genus Palmeria:
Genus Paroreomyza:
Genus Pseudonestor:
Genus Vestiaria:
Genus Telespiza:
Genus Rhodopechys:
Genus Loxioides:
Genus Bucanetes:
Genus Rhodospiza:
Genus Eremopsaltria:
Subfamily Peucedraminae:
Genus Peucedramus:
Genus Urocynchramus:
Genus Callacanthis:
Genus Chaunoproctus:
Genus Rhynchostruthus:
Genus Akialoa:
Genus Psittirostra:
Genus Crithagra:
White-throated canary / Weißkehlgirlitz (Crithagra albogularis)
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Wikipedia: White-throated canary Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White-throated_canary_%28Crithagra_albogularis_crocopygia%29%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-throated canary (Crithagra albogularis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. [more]
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Lemon-breasted seedeater (Crithagra citrinipectus)
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Wikipedia: Lemon-breasted seedeater Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Lemon-breasted_canary%2C_Crithagra_citrinipectus%2C_near_Pafuri_in_Kruger_National_Park%2C_South_Africa.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The lemon-breasted canary (Crithagra citrinipectus), also known as the lemon-breasted seedeater, is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savannah, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rural gardens. [more]
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Yellow-fronted canary / Mosambikgirlitz (Crithagra mozambica)
Alternate classification: Serinus mozambicus
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Wikipedia: Yellow-fronted canary Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Serinus_masambicus_25.jpg
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, Africa.
General: The yellow-fronted canary (Crithagra mozambica), also called the yellow-eyed canary, is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is known elsewhere and in aviculture as the green singing finch. [more]
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Black-throated canary (Crithagra atrogularis)
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Wikipedia: Black-throated canary Source: WIKIPEDIA Canary_Black-throated_2012_01_15_08_09_00_4016.jpg
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Description

The black-throated canary (Crithagra atrogularis), also known as the black-throated seedeater, is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. [more]
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Brimstone canary (Crithagra sulphurata)
Alternate classification: Loxia sulphurata
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Wikipedia: Brimstone canary Source: WIKIPEDIA Brimstone_Canary_-_Uganda_H8O4066_%2822647799309%29.jpg
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Description

The brimstone canary or bully canary (Crithagra sulphurata) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is a resident breeder in central and southern Africa. [more]
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Protea canary (Crithagra leucoptera)
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Wikipedia: Protea canary Source: WIKIPEDIA CrithagraLeucopteraHart.jpg
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The protea canary (Crithagra leucoptera), also known as the protea seedeater, white-winged seedeater or Layard's seedeater, is a small passerine bird in the finch family. [more]
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Streaky-headed seedeater / Brauengirlitz (Crithagra gularis)
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Wikipedia: Streaky-headed seedeater Source: WIKIPEDIA Streaky-headed_Seedeater_%28Serinus_gularis%29.jpg
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Description

The streaky-headed seedeater or streaky-headed canary (Crithagra gularis) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is a common resident breeder in suitable habitats in southern Africa. [more]
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Yellow canary / Gelbbauchgirlitz (Crithagra flaviventris)
Alternate classification: Serinus flaviventris
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Wikipedia: Yellow canary Source: WIKIPEDIA Serinus_flaviventris_-Great_Karoo%2C_Northern_Cape%2C_South_Africa_-adult_male-8.jpg
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Description

The yellow canary (Crithagra flaviventris) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is a resident breeder in much of the western and central regions of southern Africa and has been introduced to Ascension and St Helena islands. [more]
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Drakensberg siskin (Crithagra symonsi)
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Wikipedia: Drakensberg siskin Source: WIKIPEDIA Male_Drakensberg_Siskin_2019_01_27_10_25_20_1129cr.jpg
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Description

The Drakensberg siskin (Crithagra symonsi) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an endemic resident breeder in the eastern Cape Province Transkei and western Natal in South Africa, and in Lesotho. [more]
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Family Motacillidae (Stelzenverwandte):
Genus Anthus:
Tree pipit / Baumpieper (Anthus trivialis)
Alternate classification: Alauda trivialis
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MerlinBirdID says Tree pipit (Baumpieper), Jura, Scotland. 2023-08-13 10:51:12 Scotland
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-06-12.

Description

Sieht aus wie ein Drossel
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL V

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-01 - 10-07
Breeding: 04-20 - 08-09
Migration in: 04-01 - 05-21
Migration out: 08-09 - 10-07
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Physical details

Physical details: length=15 cm, wingspan=25-27 cm, weight=18-29 g
Habitats: Mountain

Similar species

Song or calls similar to: European greenfinch.

Vocalisation

Song: Reminds me of a greenfinch - series of trills, whoops and other sounds with a long pause
Song: Mehrere unterschiedliche Tonreihen aneinandergefügt. Zuletzt „zia zia zia ziah“. Zuerst auf Baum sitzend, dann im Singflug, Zia-Rufe während Gleitflug (Fallschirmvogel) [Link]
Song characteristic. Starts with a series of Chaffinch-like "che-che-che" which gives way to long, descending, "ricocheting" whistling notes (especially at the end of song-flight). [Link] Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz) Special sounds: trill, whoop
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC570506 - Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis - song.mp3 (song)


♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC649035 - Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis - song.mp3 (song)


Calls: “psiet“ etwas nach unten gezogen. Auch „zieh“ [Link]
Flight call a short buzzing "tzzzeet". Given at even pitch, and in a fuller tone than Red-Throated Pipit. [Link] 1: Sounds like 1-note to me. Have also heard two high notes, then dann hlhlhl
2: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
XC917776 - Tree Pipit alarm call, one note, repeated every second - Anthus trivialis.

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC917776 - Tree Pipit alarm call, one note, repeated every second - Anthus trivialis.mp3 (alarm call)


Call attributes: Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz),
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Plain-backed pipit / Braunrückenpieper (Anthus leucophrys)
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Wikipedia: Plain-backed pipit Source: WIKIPEDIA Plain-backed_Pipit_-_Tanzania_0025_%2816999610272%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The plain-backed pipit or plain pipit (Anthus leucophrys) is a medium-sized passerine bird which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. [more]
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African pipit / Zimtspornpieper (Anthus cinnamomeus)
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Wikipedia: African pipit Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Pipit%2C_Anthus_cinnamomeus_%28I_presume%29_%2812388148433%29.jpg
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Description

The African pipit (Anthus cinnamomeus) is a fairly small passerine bird belonging to the pipit genus Anthus in the family Motacillidae. It is also known as the grassveld pipit or grassland pipit. It was formerly lumped together with the Richard's, Australasian, mountain and paddyfield pipits in a single species, Richard's pipit (Anthus novaeseelandiae), but is now often treated as a species in its own right. [more]
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Striped pipit / Streifenpieper (Anthus lineiventris)
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Wikipedia: Striped pipit Source: WIKIPEDIA Pipit_Striped_Alan_Manson_2011_06_18_ItalaGR.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The striped pipit (Anthus lineiventris) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae, which is native to Africa southwards of the equator. [more]
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Bush pipit / Buschpieper (Anthus caffer)
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Wikipedia: Bush pipit Source: WIKIPEDIA Pipit_Bushveld_2014_10_18_MkhuzeGR_9249.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The bushveld pipit, bush pipit or little pipit (Anthus caffer) is a species of bird in the pipit and wagtail family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savanna. [more]
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Buffy pipit / Vaalpieper (Anthus vaalensis)
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Wikipedia: Buffy pipit Source: WIKIPEDIA Buffy_Pipit_2010_12_07_00469.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The buffy pipit (Anthus vaalensis) is a species of bird in the Motacillidae family. It is found in plains and open countryside in southern and eastern Africa. The IUCN has assessed its conservation status as being of least concern. [more]
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Short-tailed pipit / Kurzschwanzpieper (Anthus brachyurus)
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Wikipedia: Short-tailed pipit Source: WIKIPEDIA Short-tailed_Pipit_2012_02_08_9427.jpg
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Description

The short-tailed pipit (Anthus brachyurus) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. [more]
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Mountain pipit / Höschspornpieper (Anthus hoeschi)
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Wikipedia: Mountain pipit Source: WIKIPEDIA Mountain_Pipit_-_Natal_-_South_Africa_S4E7209_%2816378615434%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The mountain pipit (Anthus hoeschi) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. [more]
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Long-billed pipit / Langschnabelpieper (Anthus similis)
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Wikipedia: Long-billed pipit Source: WIKIPEDIA Long-billed_pipit.jpg
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Description

The long-billed pipit or brown rock pipit (Anthus similis) is a passerine bird which has a wide distribution. A number of subspecies have been created for the populations in Africa, through the Arabian peninsula and South Asia. The systematics of this complex is yet to be clarified. Most birds are residents or short distance migrants. [more]
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Yellow-tufted pipit / Klippenpieper (Anthus crenatus)
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Wikipedia: Yellow-tufted pipit Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Naturalis_Biodiversity_Center_-_RMNH.AVES.123245_1_-_Anthus_crenatus_Finsch_%26_Hartlaub%2C_1870_-_Motacillidae_-_bird_skin_specimen.jpeg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African rock pipit (Anthus crenatus), also known as the yellow-tufted pipit, is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in the high-altitude, rocky grasslands of South Africa and Lesotho.[2] [more]
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Genus Motacilla:
Cape wagtail / Kapstelze (Motacilla capensis)
Alternate classification: Motacilla capensa
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Wikipedia: Cape wagtail Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Cape_wagtail_%28Motacilla_capensis%29.jpg
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Description

The Cape wagtail (Motacilla capensis), also known as Wells's wagtail, is a small insectivorous bird which is widespread in southern Africa. It frequents water's edge, lawns and gardens. It is a mostly resident, territorial species, but has been known to undertake limited altitudinal migration or form flocks outside of the breeding season.[3] Like other wagtails they are passerine birds of the family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. [more]
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African pied wagtail / Witwenstelze (Motacilla aguimp)
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Wikipedia: African pied wagtail Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_pied_wagtail_%28Motacilla_aguimp_vidua%29.jpg
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Description

The African pied wagtail, or African wagtail, (Motacilla aguimp) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. [more]
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Mountain wagtail / Langschwanzstelze (Motacilla clara)
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Wikipedia: Mountain wagtail Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Mountain_wagtail%2C_Motacilla_clara.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The mountain wagtail (Motacilla clara), also known as the long-tailed wagtail or grey-backed wagtail, is a species of wagtail of the family Motacillidae from sub-Saharan Africa.[2] [more]
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Genus Macronyx:
Yellow-throated longclaw / Gelbkehlpieper (Macronyx croceus)
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Wikipedia: Yellow-throated longclaw Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Serengeti_Gelbkehlpieper1.jpg
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Description

The yellow-throated longclaw (Macronyx croceus) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and sandy shores. [more]
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Rosy-throated longclaw / Rubinkehlpieper (Macronyx ameliae)
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Wikipedia: Rosy-throated longclaw Source: WIKIPEDIA Macronyx_ameliae_-East_Africa-8.jpg
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Description

The rosy-throated longclaw, also known as the rosy-breasted longclaw (Macronyx ameliae) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland.[1] [more]
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Orange-throated longclaw / Kappieper (Macronyx capensis)
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Wikipedia: Orange-throated longclaw Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Cape_Longclaw_%28Macronyx_capensis%29_%2831320650481%29.jpg
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Description

The Cape longclaw or orange-throated longclaw (Macronyx capensis) is a passerine bird in the family Motacillidae, which comprises the longclaws, pipits and wagtails.[2] It occurs in Southern Africa in Zimbabwe and southern and eastern South Africa. This species is found in coastal and mountain grassland, often near water.[2] [more]
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Genus Dendronanthus:
Genus Tmetothylacus:
Golden pipit / Goldpieper (Tmetothylacus tenellus)
Alternate classification: Timetothylacus tenellus
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Wikipedia: Golden pipit Source: WIKIPEDIA Pipit_Golden_by_Mark_Tittley.jpg
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Description

The golden pipit (Tmetothylacus tenellus) is a distinctive pipit of dry country grassland, savanna and shrubland in eastern Africa. It is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and has occurred as a vagrant to Oman, South Africa and Zimbabwe.[1] [more]
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Family Estrildidae:
Subfamily Viduinae:
Genus Vidua:
Broad-tailed paradise-whydah / Senegalparadieswitwe (Vidua obtusa)
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Wikipedia: Broad-tailed paradise-whydah Source: WIKIPEDIA Vidua_obtusa_male.jpg
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Description

The broad-tailed paradise whydah (Vidua obtusa) is a species of bird in the family Viduidae.[2] It is found woodland and acacia savanna habitat in Sub-Saharan Africa from Angola to Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique. A brood parasite, it has a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of least concern. [more]
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Queen whydah / Königswitwe (Vidua regia)
Also known as: Shaft-tailed whydah
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Wikipedia: Queen whydah Source: WIKIPEDIA Whydah_Shaft-tailed_2007_0107_1225_15AA.jpg
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Description

The shaft-tailed whydah or queen whydah (Vidua regia) is a small, sparrow-like bird in the genus Vidua. During the breeding season the male has black crown and upper body plumage, golden breast and four elongated black tail shaft feathers with expanded tips. After the breeding season is over, the male sheds its long tail and grows olive brown female-like plumage. [more]
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Village indigobird / Rotfuß-Atlaswitwe (Vidua chalybeata)
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Wikipedia: Village indigobird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Village_indigobird%2C_Vidua_chalybeata%2C_at_Mapungubwe_National_Park%2C_Limpopo%2C_South_Africa_%28male%29_%2817849716130%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The village indigobird or the steelblue widowfinch (or in U.S. aviculture the Combassou finch) (Vidua chalybeata) is a small songbird belonging to the family Viduidae. It is distinguishable from other indigobird species by bill and leg colours, the colour tinge of the male's breeding plumage, song, and to lesser extent, the nestling's plumage and mouth pattern.[2] The bill colour can be red or white depending on the population, and there is some regional variation in the colour tone of the male's plumage. [more]
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Variable indigobird / Purpuratlaswitwe (Vidua funerea)
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Wikipedia: Variable indigobird Source: WIKIPEDIA Male_Variable_Indigobird_%28Vidua_funerea%29.jpg
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Description

The dusky indigobird, variable indigobird, or black widowfinch (Vidua funerea) is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is moist savanna. [more]
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Pin-tailed whydah / Dominikanerwitwe (Vidua macroura)
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Wikipedia: Pin-tailed whydah Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Pin-tailed_whydah_%28Vidua_macroura%29_breeding_male.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, Africa.
General: The pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura) is a small songbird with a conspicuous pennant-like tail in breeding males. It is a resident breeding bird in most of Africa south of the Sahara Desert. [more]
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Dusky indigobird / Weißfuß-Atlaswitwe (Vidua purpurascens)
Also known as: Purple indigobird
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Wikipedia: Dusky indigobird Source: WIKIPEDIA Male_Variable_Indigobird_%28Vidua_funerea%29.jpg
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Description

The dusky indigobird, variable indigobird, or black widowfinch (Vidua funerea) is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is moist savanna. [more]
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Subfamily Estrildinae:
Genus Lonchura (Mannikins):
Genus Poephila:
Genus Taeniopygia:
Genus Spermestes:
Black-and-white munia / Glanzelsterchen (Spermestes bicolor)
Alternate classification: Lonchura bicolor
Also known as: Black-and-white mannikin
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Wikipedia: Black-and-white munia Source: WIKIPEDIA Black-and-white_Mannikin_%28Spermestes_bicolor%29_%287699911414%29%2C_crop.jpg
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Description

The black-and-white mannikin (Spermestes bicolor) or black-and-white munia, is a species of estrildid finch, widely occurring throughout the African tropical rainforest. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 4,200,000 km2. It is found in moist savanna and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as least concern. They are seedeaters, but are known to feed on algae.[3] [more]
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Bronze mannikin (Spermestes cucullata)
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Wikipedia: Bronze mannikin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Bronze_Mannikin_%288568589949%29%2C_crop.jpg
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, Africa.
General: The bronze mannikin or bronze munia (Spermestes cucullata) is a small passerine (i.e. perching) bird of the Afrotropics. This very social estrildid finch is an uncommon to locally abundant bird in much of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, where it is resident, nomadic or irruptive in mesic savanna or forest margin habitats.[5][6] It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 8,100,000 km2. It is the smallest and most widespread of four munia species on the African mainland, the other being black-and-white, red-backed and magpie mannikin. It co-occurs with the Madagascan mannikin on the Comoro Islands, and was introduced to Puerto Rico. Especially in the West Africa, it is considered a pest in grain and rice fields. It is locally trapped for the pet bird trade.[4] [more]
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Magpie mannikin (Spermestes fringilloides)
Alternate classification: magpie munia
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Wikipedia: Magpie mannikin Source: WIKIPEDIA Nonnetto.JPG
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Description

The magpie mannikin or magpie munia (Spermestes fringilloides) is a species of estrildid finch, sparsely present across Sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,400,000 km². [more]
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Genus Odontospiza:
Genus Erythrura:
Genus Amandava:
Genus Estrilda:
Common waxbill / Wellenastrild (Estrilda astrild)
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Wikipedia: Common waxbill Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Estrilda_astrild_-Gran_Canaria%2C_Canary_Islands%2C_Spain-8_%281%29.jpg
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
General: The common waxbill (Estrilda astrild), also known as the St Helena waxbill, is a small passerine bird belonging to the estrildid finch family. It is native to sub-Saharan Africa but has been introduced to many other regions of the world and now has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 10,000,000 km2. It is popular and easy to keep in captivity. [more]
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Swee waxbill (Coccopygia melanotis)
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Wikipedia: Swee waxbill Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Swee_Waxbill_-_Natal_-_South_Africa_S4E7543_%2822568979507%29.jpg
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Description

The swee waxbill (Coccopygia melanotis), is a common species of estrildid finch native to Southern Africa. [more]
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Black-cheeked waxbill / Rotrückiges Schwarzbäckchen (Estrilda erythronotos)
Also known as: Black-faced waxbill
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Wikipedia: Black-cheeked waxbill Source: WIKIPEDIA Crimson-rumped_Waxbill_specimen_RWD.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black-cheeked waxbill or red-rumped waxbill (Brunhilda charmosyna) is a common species of estrildid finch found in east Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 400,000 km2. [more]
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Black-tailed waxbill / Schwarzschwanz-Schönbürzel (Estrilda perreini)
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Wikipedia: Black-tailed waxbill Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Black-tailed_Waxbill%2C_Sakania%2C_DRC_%288085664974%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The grey waxbill or black-tailed waxbill (Glaucestrilda perreini) is a common species of estrildid finch found in wetter land of Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 670,000 km². [more]
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Genus Hypargos:
Pink-throated twinspot / Perlastrild (Hypargos margaritatus)
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Wikipedia: Pink-throated twinspot Source: WIKIPEDIA Hypargos_margaritatus_-Mkhuze_Game_Reserve_-South_Africa-8.jpg
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Description

The pink-throated twinspot (Hypargos margaritatus) is an estrildid finch. It inhabits dry savanna and moist, subtropical/tropical (lowland) shrubland habitats near the southeast African coast in Mozambique, South Africa and Swaziland. It has a large range, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 160,000 km².[2] [more]
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Peters's twinspot / Tropfenfink (Hypargos niveoguttatus)
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Wikipedia: Peters's twinspot Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Peters%27s_Twinspot%2C_Sakania%2C_DRC_%289999020853%29.jpg
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Description

The red-throated twinspot (Hypargos niveoguttatus) or Peters's twinspot is a common species of bird found in sub-saharan Africa. This species has a large range, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,000,000 km2. [more]
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Genus Lagonosticta:
Jameson's firefinch / Rosenamarant (Lagonosticta rhodopareia)
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Wikipedia: Jameson's firefinch Source: WIKIPEDIA Female_Jamesons_Firefinch_%28Lagonosticta_rhodopareia%29.jpg
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Description

Jameson's firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,600,000 km2. [more]
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Red-billed firefinch / Senegalamarant (Lagonosticta senegala)
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Wikipedia: Red-billed firefinch Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-billed_firefinch_%28Lagonosticta_senegala_senegala%29_male.jpg
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Description

The red-billed firefinch or Senegal firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala) is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in most of Sub-Saharan Africa with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 10,000,000 km2. The species was introduced to Egypt, however, the introduced population has become extinct. It was also introduced to southern Algeria where it is currently expanding northward. [2] [more]
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African firefinch / Dunkelroter Amarant (Lagonosticta rubricata)
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Wikipedia: African firefinch Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Firefinch_African_2017_07_02_11_45_37_0106c.jpg
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The African firefinch (Lagonosticta rubricata), also called the dark firefinch or blue-billed firefinch due to the color of its bill,[3] is a common species of estrildid finch found in almost all parts of Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 5,400,000 km2. [more]
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Genus Ortygospiza:
Quailfinch / Wachtelastrild (Ortygospiza atricollis)
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Wikipedia: Quailfinch Source: WIKIPEDIA Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_African_Quailfinch_%28Ortygospiza_atricollis%29_male.jpg
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Description

The quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis) is a species of the estrildid finch. It is found in open grasslands in Africa. They are gregarious seed-eaters with short, thick, red bills. They are very terrestrial, with lark-like feet and claws. [more]
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Genus Nigrita:
Genus Parmoptila:
Genus Cryptospiza:
Genus Clytospiza:
Genus Pytilia:
Green-winged pytilia / Buntastrild (Pytilia melba)
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The green-winged pytilia (Pytilia melba) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 6,000,000 square kilometres (2,300,000 sq mi).[2] [more]
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Orange-winged pytilia / Wienerastrild (Pytilia afra)
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The orange-winged pytilia (Pytilia afra), also known as the golden-backed pytilia,[2] is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of least concern. [more]
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Genus Euschistospiza:
Genus Uraeginthus:
Blue waxbill / Angola-Schmetterlingsfink (Uraeginthus angolensis)
Also known as: Southern cordon-bleu, Southern cordonbleu
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Blue waxbill copy. 2016-09-28 06:54:58 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-28.

Description

The blue waxbill (Uraeginthus angolensis), also called southern blue waxbill, blue-breasted waxbill, southern cordon-bleu, blue-cheeked cordon-bleu, blue-breasted cordon-bleu and Angola cordon-bleu, is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa.[3] It is also relatively commonly kept as an aviary bird.[4] [more]
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Genus Spermophaga:
Genus Pyrenestes:
Genus Mandingoa:
Green-backed twinspot / Grüner Tropfenastrild (Mandingoa nitidula)
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Wikipedia: Green-backed twinspot Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-PyteliaNitidulaGronvold.jpg
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Description

The green-backed twinspot or green twinspot (Mandingoa nitidula) is an estrildid finch found in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern. [more]
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Genus Nesocharis:
Genus Amadina:
Red-headed finch / Rotkopfamadine (Amadina erythrocephala)
Alternate classification: Loxia eryocephala
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Wikipedia: Red-headed finch Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Amadina_erythrocephala_%28l%29_edit.jpg
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Description

The red-headed finch (Amadina erythrocephala) (also known as the paradise finch or the red-headed weaver) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,600,000 km2. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Genus Neochmia:
Genus Stagonopleura:
Genus Emblema:
Genus Heteromunia:
Genus Lepidopygia:
Genus Granatina:
Violet-eared waxbill / Granatastrild (Granatina granatina)
Alternate classification: Uraeginthus granatinus, Uraeginthus granatina
Also known as: Common grenadier
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Wikipedia: Violet-eared waxbill Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Violet-eared_waxbill%2C_Uraeginthus_granatinus%2C_at_Pilanesberg_National_Park%2C_Northwest_Province%2C_South_Africa_%28male%29_%2816814608080%29.jpg
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Description

The violet-eared waxbill or common grenadier (Granatina granatina) is a common species of estrildid finch found in drier land of Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,300,000 km² (1,400,000 mi²). [more]
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Family Nectariniidae:
Genus Nectarinia:
White-breasted sunbird (Nectarinia talatala)
Alternate classification: Cinnyris talatala
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Wikipedia: White-breasted sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA White-breasted_Sunbird_%28Cinnyris_talatala%29_%284030672432%29.jpg
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The white-bellied sunbird (Cinnyris talatala), also known as the white-breasted sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Malachite sunbird / Malachit-Nektarvogel (Nectarinia famosa)
Alternate classification: Cinnyris famosa
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Wikipedia: Malachite sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Nectarinia_famosa_%28Malachite_Sunbird%29.jpg
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Description

The malachite sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) is a small nectarivorous bird found from the highlands of Ethiopia southwards to South Africa. They pollinate many flowering plants, particularly those with long corolla tubes, in the Fynbos. [more]
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Genus Aethopyga:
Genus Anthreptes:
Plain-backed sunbird / Blaukehl-Nektarvogel (Anthreptes reichenowi)
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Wikipedia: Plain-backed sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_Plain-backed_Sunbird_male_%28Anthreptes_reichenowi%29.jpg
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Description

The plain-backed sunbird, also known as blue-throated sunbird (Anthreptes reichenowi) is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time. [more]
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Genus Arachnothera:
Genus Promerops:
Cape sugarbird / Kaphonigfresser (Promerops cafer)
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Wikipedia: Cape sugarbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Cape_Sugarbird_%28Promerops_cafer%29.jpg
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The Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer)[2] is one of the eight bird species endemic to the Fynbos biome of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.[3] [more]
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Gurney's sugarbird / Natalhonigfresser (Promerops gurneyi)
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Wikipedia: Gurney's sugarbird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Gurney%27s_Sugarbird_%28Promerops_gurneyi%29.jpg
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Description

Gurney's sugarbird has a long, decurved bill characteristic of nectarivores. It has a chestnut-coloured forehead, along with a faint white eyestripe and white mustachial stripe.[1] A white throat stands out against the russet breast.[1] This species of sugarbird has a dark grey back, and a conspicuous bright yellow rump makes this bird easy to spot.[1] The tail is long and graduated, ranging from 11 to 19.3 cm in length.[1] This species measures between 23 and 29 cm in total, and body mass ranges from 30 to 46.5 g in males and 23 to 43 g in females.[1] Females are smaller than males, with shorter bills and tail feathers.[4] Males also have triangular-shaped bulge on the sixth primary feather, used in mating displays.[5] Immature individuals are duller than adults and have a greenish tinge to both their breast and yellow rump.[1] Further, their secondary feathers are edged with a brownish colour.[1] [more]
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Genus Cyanomitra:
Mouse-coloured sunbird (Cyanomitra veroxii)
Also known as: Mouse-colored sunbird
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Wikipedia: Mouse-coloured sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Sunbird_Grey_2010_07_17_09_Alan_Manson_Queen_Elizabeth_Park.jpg
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The grey sunbird or mouse-coloured sunbird (Cyanomitra verreauxii) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania. [more]
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Olive sunbird (Cyanomitra olivacea)
Alternate classification: Cyanomitra olivaceus
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Wikipedia: Olive sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Eastern_Olive_Sunbird_%28Nectarinia_olivacea%29.jpg
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The olive sunbird (Cyanomitra olivacea) is a species of sunbird found in a large part of Africa south of the Sahel. It prefers forested regions, and is absent from drier, more open regions such as the Horn of Africa and most of south-central and south-western Africa. It is sometimes placed in the genus Nectarinia. [more]
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Genus Chalcomitra:
Amethyst sunbird / Amethystglanzköpfchen (Chalcomitra amethystina)
Alternate classification: Nectarinia amethystina
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Wikipedia: Amethyst sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Amethyst_sunbird.jpg
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The amethyst sunbird, also called the black sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina), is a species of passerine bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Afrotropics, mostly south of the equator.[2] They are commonly found in well-watered habitats, and undertake seasonal movements to visit flowering woodlands. The demise of some woodlands have impacted their numbers locally, but their range has also expanded along with the spread of wooded gardens. [more]
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Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis)
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The scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Genus Cinnyris:
Greater double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris afer)
Alternate classification: Nectarinia afra
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Wikipedia: Greater double-collared sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Greater_Double-collared_sunbird.jpg
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Description

The greater double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris afer) (formerly placed in the genus Nectarinia), is a small bird in the sunbird family. [more]
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Dusky sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus)
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Wikipedia: Dusky sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Nectarinia_fusca_-Northern_Cape%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
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The dusky sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. This relatively dull sunbird is found in arid savanna, thickets and shrubland (e.g. Karoo) in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. [more]
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Southern double-collared sunbird / Miombonektarvogel (Cinnyris chalybeus)
Alternate classification: Nectarinia chalybea
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Wikipedia: Southern double-collared sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Lesser_Double-collared_sunbird.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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The southern double-collared sunbird or lesser double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern Africa. It is mainly resident, but partially migratory in the north-east of its range. [more]
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Purple-banded sunbird (Cinnyris bifasciatus)
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Wikipedia: Purple-banded sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Purple-banded_Sunbird_%28Cinnyris_bifasciatus%29.jpg
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Description

The purple-banded sunbird (Cinnyris bifasciatus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Neergaard's sunbird (Cinnyris neergaardi)
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Wikipedia: Neergaard's sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-CinnyrisNeergaardiGronvold.jpg
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Description

Neergaard's sunbird (Cinnyris neergaardi) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Mozambique and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest near the coast, where it is threatened by habitat loss. It is named after Paul Neergaard, a Danish recruiting officer for the Wenela agency, who was stationed in southern Mozambique.[5][6] [more]
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Variable sunbird / Ziernektarvogel (Cinnyris venustus)
Alternate classification: Nectarinia venusta
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The variable sunbird (or yellow-bellied sunbird), Cinnyris venustus (formerly Nectarinia venusta), is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time. [more]
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Mariqua sunbird / Bindennektarvogel (Cinnyris mariquensis)
Alternate classification: Nectarinia mariquensis
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.[1] [more]
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Genus Deleornis:
Genus Hedydipna:
Collared sunbird / Waldnektarvogel (Hedydipna collaris)
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Wikipedia: Collared sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Collared_sunbird_%28Hedydipna_collaris%29_male.jpg
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Description

The collared sunbird (Hedydipna collaris) is a bird species of the family Nectariniidae. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. The collared sunbird is in fact mainly insectivorous. [more]
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Genus Leptocoma:
Genus Anabathmis:
Genus Chalcoparia:
Genus Anthobaphes:
Orange-breasted sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea)
Alternate classification: Nectarinia violacea
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Wikipedia: Orange-breasted sunbird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-SunBird_capetown.jpg
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Description

The orange-breasted sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea) is the only member of the bird genus Anthobaphes; however, it is sometimes placed in the genus Nectarinia. This sunbird is endemic to the fynbos habitat of southwestern South Africa. They are sexually dimorphic with females being olive green while the males are orange to yellow on the underside with bright green, blue and purple on the head and neck. [more]
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Genus Kurochkinegramma:
Genus Dreptes:
Family Icteridae (New world blackbirds, orioles and allies):
Genus Agelaius:
Genus Sturnella:
Genus Quiscalus:
Genus Cacicus:
Genus Amblycercus:
Genus Curaeus:
Genus Dives:
Genus Dolichonyx:
Genus Euphagus:
Genus Gnorimopsar:
Genus Icterus:
Genus Lampropsar:
Genus Amblyramphus:
Genus Gymnomystax:
Genus Macroagelaius:
Genus Molothrus:
Genus Nesopsar:
Genus Oreopsar:
Genus Psarocolius:
Genus Pseudoleistes:
Genus Scaphidura:
Genus Xanthocephalus:
Genus Xanthopsar:
Genus Ocyalus:
Genus Hypopyrrhus:
Genus Chrysomus:
Family Melanocharitidae:
Genus Melanocharis:
Genus Oedistoma:
Genus Toxorhamphus:
Family Paramythiidae:
Genus Paramythia:
Genus Oreocharis:
Family Parulidae (New world warblers):
Genus Vermivora:
Genus Basileuterus:
Genus Limnothlypis:
Genus Geothlypis:
Genus Icteria:
Genus Oporornis:
Genus Cardellina:
Genus Catharopeza:
Genus Granatellus:
Genus Helmitheros:
Genus Microligea:
Genus Mniotilta:
Genus Myioborus:
Genus Protonotaria:
Genus Seiurus:
Genus Setophaga:
Genus Teretistris:
Genus Xenoligea:
Genus Zeledonia:
Genus Leucopeza:
Genus Oreothlypis:
Genus Parkesia:
Genus Leiothlypis:
Genus Myiothlypis:
Family Dicaeidae:
Genus Dicaeum:
Genus Prionochilus:
Family Ploceidae:
Subfamily Ploceinae:
Genus Ploceus:
Village weaver / Textorweber (Ploceus cucullatus)
Alternate classification: Ploceus cucullata
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Probably a village weaver. 2009-10-20 14:45:14
First observed in South Africa on 2009-10-20.

Description

The village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus), also known as the spotted-backed weaver or black-headed weaver (the latter leading to easy confusion with P. melanocephalus), is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae found in much of sub-Saharan Africa. It has also been introduced to Hispaniola, Mauritius and Réunion.[1] [more]
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Southern masked weaver / Maskenweber (Ploceus velatus)
Also known as: Southern masked-weaver
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Wikipedia: Southern masked weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Southern_masked_weaver_%28Ploceus_velatus%29_male.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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The southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus), or African masked weaver, is a resident breeding bird species common throughout southern Africa. [more]
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Southern brown-throated weaver / Braunkehlweber (Ploceus xanthopterus)
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Wikipedia: Southern brown-throated weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA Southern_Brown-throated_Weaver_-_Malawi_S4E3666_%2822836900792%29.jpg
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The southern brown-throated weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in southern Africa. [more]
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Holub's golden-weaver / Safranweber (Ploceus xanthops)
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Wikipedia: Holub's golden-weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Holub%27s_golden_weaver_%28Ploceus_xanthops%29_%2822561083782%29.jpg
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Description

Holub's golden weaver (Ploceus xanthops), also known as the African golden weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.[2] It is found from Gabon to Uganda and Kenya, south to northern Namibia, northern Botswana and eastern South Africa.[1] [more]
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Chestnut weaver / Maronenweber (Ploceus rubiginosus)
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Wikipedia: Chestnut weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Chestnut_weaver_%28Ploceus_rubiginosus%29_male.jpg
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The chestnut weaver (Ploceus rubiginosus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in eastern and south-western Africa. [more]
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African golden-weaver / Goldweber (Ploceus subaureus)
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Wikipedia: African golden-weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Ploceus_subaureus_Zanzibar.jpg
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The eastern golden weaver (Ploceus subaureus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in eastern and south-eastern Africa. Alternative names used for the eastern golden weaver include yellow weaver, olive-headed golden weaver, and African golden weaver. [more]
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Forest weaver / Waldweber (Ploceus bicolor)
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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The dark-backed weaver (Ploceus bicolor), also known as the forest weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Cape weaver / Kapweber (Ploceus capensis)
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Wikipedia: Cape weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA Ploceus_capensis_-Johannesburg%2C_South_Africa_-male-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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The Cape weaver (Ploceus capensis) is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae, found in southern Africa. [more]
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Spectacled weaver / Brillenweber (Ploceus ocularis)
Alternate classification: Hyphanturgus ocularis
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Wikipedia: Spectacled weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA Ploceus_ocularis_-Umhlanga%2C_KwaZulu-Natal%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found widely in woodland, forest edge and gardens of central, eastern and south-eastern Africa, but is absent from the most arid regions (such as the Karoo) and dense, primary rainforest. This common species breeds in solitary pairs, and both sexes are bright yellow, have an olive-yellow back, black "spectacles" and pale eyes. The male has a black throat. [more]
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Lesser masked weaver / Cabanisweber (Ploceus intermedius)
Also known as: Lesser masked-weaver
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Wikipedia: Lesser masked weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA Lesser_Masked_Weaver_-_Baringo_-_Kenya_NH8O1107_%2822662509730%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The lesser masked weaver (Ploceus intermedius) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It builds its nests in large colonies, often alongside the village weaver and sometimes the red-billed buffalo weaver. This species is commonly parasitised by the Diederik cuckoo. It is found in eastern, south-eastern and southern Africa. [more]
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Genus Quelea:
Red-billed quelea / Blutschnabelweber (Quelea quelea)
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Description

The red-billed quelea (/ˈkwiːliə/;[3] Quelea quelea), also known as the red-billed weaver or red-billed dioch, is a small—approximately 12 cm (4.7 in) long and weighing 15–26 g (0.53–0.92 oz)—migratory, sparrow-like bird of the weaver family, Ploceidae, native to Sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Red-headed quelea / Rotkopfweber (Quelea erythrops)
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Wikipedia: Red-headed quelea Source: WIKIPEDIA Red-headed_Quelea_-_Natal_-_South_Africa_S4E7723_%2822432117487%29.jpg
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Description

The red-headed quelea (Quelea erythrops) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Genus Dinemellia:
Genus Pseudonigrita:
Genus Malimbus:
Genus Anaplectes:
Red-headed weaver / Scharlachweber (Anaplectes rubriceps)
Alternate classification: Ploceus rubriceps
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Wikipedia: Red-headed weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-headed_Weaver%2C_Anaplectes_rubriceps_at_Marakele_National_Park%2C_Limpopo_Province%2C_South_Africa_%28male_in_breeding_plumage%29_%2815679994373%29.jpg
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Description

The red-headed weaver (Anaplectes rubriceps[2][note 1]) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Anaplectes and is found throughout the Afrotropics.[citation needed] [more]
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Genus Amblyospiza:
Grosbeak weaver / Weißstirnweber (Amblyospiza albifrons)
Alternate classification: Pyrrhula albifrons
Also known as: Thick-billed weaver
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Wikipedia: Grosbeak weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA Amblyospiza_albifrons_-Pretoria%2C_South_Africa_-male-8%2C_crop.jpg
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The thick-billed weaver (Amblyospiza albifrons), or grosbeak weaver, is a distinctive and bold species of weaver bird that is native to the Afrotropics. It comprises the monotypic genus Amblyospiza[2] and subfamily Amblyospizinae.[3] [more]
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Genus Bubalornis:
Red-billed buffalo-weaver / Büffelweber (Bubalornis niger)
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Wikipedia: Red-billed buffalo-weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-billed_Buffalo_Weaver.jpg
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The red-billed buffalo weaver (Bubalornis niger) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in eastern and southern Africa. Its natural habitat is the dry savanna.[1] [more]
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Genus Euplectes:
Red-collared widowbird / Schildwida (Euplectes ardens)
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Wikipedia: Red-collared widowbird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-collared_Widowbird%2C_Sakania%2C_DR_Congo_%287147889925%29.jpg
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The red-collared widowbird (Euplectes ardens) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. Red-collared widowbirds are found in grasslands and bush clearings in Eastern and Southern Africa. They are known for their long tails and brilliant red badges, both which act as sexual ornaments. They are often associated with other widowbird and bishop species. They are polygynous, where males acquisition of territory is an important determinant in their access to mates. Red-collared widowbirds have a wide range and there is little concern in terms of conservation status. [more]
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White-winged widowbird / Spiegelwida (Euplectes albonotatus)
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Wikipedia: White-winged widowbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Spiegelwida.jpg
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The white-winged widowbird (Euplectes albonotatus) is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to Africa south of the Sahara.[2] It is highly sexually dimorphic in its breeding season, during which the male's yellow plumage turns dark and he gains more white feathers, contrasting with the female's predominantly pale coloration. Three subspecies are recognised. [more]
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Red bishop / Oryxweber (Euplectes orix)
Also known as: Southern red bishop
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Wikipedia: Red bishop Source: WIKIPEDIA Euplectes_sp_PLW_crop.jpg
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The southern red bishop or red bishop (Euplectes orix) is a small passerine bird belonging to the bishop and widowbird genus Euplectes in the weaver family, the Ploceidae. It is common in wetlands and grassland in Africa south of the Equator. North of the Equator, it is replaced by the northern red bishop or orange bishop (E. franciscanus) which was formerly regarded as a subspecies of this species. [more]
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Yellow bishop / Samtwida (Euplectes capensis)
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Wikipedia: Yellow bishop Source: WIKIPEDIA Yellow_Bishop_-_Kenya_S4E8557_%2822662474520%29.jpg
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The yellow bishop, Cape bishop, Cape widow[2] or yellow-rumped widow (Euplectes capensis) is a resident breeding bird species in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.[1] [more]
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Fan-tailed widowbird / Stummelwida (Euplectes axillaris)
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Wikipedia: Fan-tailed widowbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Euplectes_axillaris%2C_Linunga%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
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The fan-tailed widowbird (Euplectes axillaris), also known as the red-shouldered widowbird, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to grassy and swampy areas of the tropical and subtropical Afrotropics. [more]
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Long-tailed widowbird / Hahnschweifwidah (Euplectes progne)
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Wikipedia: Long-tailed widowbird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Long-tailed_Widowbird_%28Euplectes_progne%29_male_...._%2846718360972%29.jpg
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The long-tailed widowbird (Euplectes progne), also known as the "Sakabula", is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.[2] The species are found in Angola, Botswana, the DRCongo, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zambia.[3] The long-tailed widowbird is a medium-sized bird and one of the most common in the territories it inhabits.[4] Adult breeding males are almost entirely black with orange and white shoulders (epaulets), long, wide tails, and a bluish white bill.[2] Females are rather inconspicuous, their feathers streaked tawny and black with pale patches on the chest, breast and back, narrow tail feathers, and horn-colored bills.[2] [more]
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Yellow-crowned bishop / Tahaweber (Euplectes afer)
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Wikipedia: Yellow-crowned bishop Source: WIKIPEDIA Euplectes_afer_-Lake_Baringo%2C_Kenya_-male-8_CROP.jpg
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Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
General: The yellow-crowned bishop (Euplectes afer) is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to Africa south of the Sahara.[2] It is highly sexually dimorphic in its breeding season, during which the male adopts a distinctive yellow and black plumage, contrasting with the female's predominantly brown coloration. Three subspecies are recognised. [more]
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Genus Sporopipes:
Scaly weaver / Schurrbärtchen (Sporopipes squamifrons)
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Wikipedia: Scaly weaver Source: WIKIPEDIA Scaly-feathered_Weaver.jpg
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The scaly-feathered weaver (Sporopipes squamifrons), also known as the scaly-feathered finch, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. [more]
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Genus Foudia:
Genus Brachycope:
Genus Histurgops:

Family Paridae (Titmice / Meisen):

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Genus Lophophanes:
Genus Cyanistes:
Genus Poecile:
Genus Baeolophus:
Genus Anthoscopus:
African penduline-tit / Weißstirn-Beutelmeise (Anthoscopus caroli)
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Wikipedia: African penduline-tit Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Penduline-Tit_%28Anthoscopus_caroli%29.jpg
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The grey penduline tit (Anthoscopus caroli), also known as the African penduline-tit, is a species of bird in the family Remizidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and moist savanna. At 8 to 9 cm (3.1 to 3.5 in) in length and a weight of 6.5 g (0.23 oz), it is one of the smallest species of bird found in Africa, along with its cousin the Cape penduline tit and the perhaps smaller mouse-colored penduline tit and the tit hylia.[2][3] [more]
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Southern penduline-tit / Kapbeutelmeise (Anthoscopus minutus)
Alternate classification: Sylvia minuta
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Wikipedia: Southern penduline-tit Source: WIKIPEDIA Southern_Penduline-Tit_%28Anthoscopus_minutus%29.jpg
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The Cape penduline tit or southern penduline tit (Anthoscopus minutus) is a species of bird in the family Remizidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savannah, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. At 8 cm (3.1 in) in length, it is one of the smallest species of bird found in Africa, along with its cousins the grey penduline tit and the mouse-coloured penduline tit.[2][3] [more]
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Genus Periparus:
Genus Remiz:
Genus Pseudopodoces:
Genus Pholidornis:
Genus Melanochlora:
Genus Sylviparus:
Genus Cephalopyrus:
Genus Melaniparus:
Southern black-tit (Melaniparus niger)
Alternate classification: Parus niger
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Wikipedia: Southern black-tit Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Southern_Black_Tit%2C_Parus_niger%2C_at_Pilanesberg_National_Park%2C_Northwest_Province%2C_South_Africa_%2816834192359%29.jpg
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The southern black tit or simply black tit (Melaniparus niger) is a species of bird in the tit family Paridae, which is native to woodland habitats in southern Africa. [more]
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Ashy tit (Melaniparus cinerascens)
Alternate classification: Parus cinerascens
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Wikipedia: Ashy tit Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Melaniparus_cinerascens_%28cropped%29.jpg
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The ashy tit (Melaniparus cinerascens) is a species of bird in the family Paridae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savanna. [more]
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Grey tit (Melaniparus afer)
Alternate classification: Parus afer
Also known as: Gray tit
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Wikipedia: Grey tit Source: WIKIPEDIA Parus_afer_-Namaqua_National_Park%2C_Northern_Cape%2C_South_Africa_-adult-6.jpg
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The grey tit (Melaniparus afer) is a species of bird in the family Paridae. It is found in Lesotho and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. [more]
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Genus Machlolophus:
Genus Sittiparus:
Genus Pardaliparus:

Family Cotingidae:

Genus Ampelion:
Genus Rupicola:
Genus Ampelioides:
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Genus Pipreola:
Genus Porphyrolaema:
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Genus Querula:
Genus Xipholena:
Genus Phytotoma:
Genus Snowornis:
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Genus Zaratornis:
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Genus Phibalura:

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Genus Asthenes:
Genus Thripophaga:
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Genus Cranioleuca:
Genus Hellmayrea:
Genus Synallaxis:
Genus Glyphorynchus:
Genus Lochmias:
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Genus Pygarrhichas:
Genus Nasica:
Genus Hylexetastes:
Genus Dendrexetastes:
Genus Automolus:
Genus Xenops:
Genus Geositta:
Genus Cinclodes:
Genus Leptasthenura:
Genus Phacellodomus:
Genus Berlepschia:
Genus Aphrastura:
Genus Limnornis:
Genus Phleocryptes:
Genus Schizoeaca:
Genus Oreophylax:
Genus Schoeniophylax:
Genus Certhiaxis:
Genus Premnornis:
Genus Premnoplex:
Genus Pseudocolaptes:
Genus Anabacerthia:
Genus Syndactyla:
Genus Hylocryptus:
Genus Heliobletus:
Genus Megaxenops:
Genus Xenerpestes:
Genus Metopothrix:
Genus Eremobius:
Genus Chilia:
Genus Sylviorthorhynchus:
Genus Spartonoica:
Genus Acrobatornis:
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Genus Gyalophylax:
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Genus Roraimia:
Genus Simoxenops:
Genus Siptornis:
Genus Clibanornis:
Genus Limnoctites:
Genus Siptornopsis:
Genus Cichlocolaptes:
Genus Biatas:

Family Pittidae (Pittas):

Genus Pitta:
African pitta / Angolapitta (Pitta angolensis)
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Wikipedia: African pitta Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_Pitta_%28Pitta_angolensis%29%2C_Hwange_National_Park%2C_Zimbabwe.jpg
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The African pitta (Pitta angolensis) is an Afrotropical bird of the family Pittidae. It is a locally common[2] to uncommon species, resident and migratory in the west, and an intra-African migrant between equatorial and southeastern Africa.[3] They are elusive and hard to observe despite their brightly coloured plumage,[4] and their loud, explosive calls are infrequently heard. The plump, somewhat thrush-like birds[5] forage on leaf litter under the canopy of riparian or coastal forest and thickets,[6] or in climax miombo forest. They spend much time during mornings and at dusk scratching in leaf litter or around termitaria,[7] or may stand motionless for long periods.[8] Following rains[9] breeding birds call and display from the mid-canopy.[8] [more]
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Genus Erythropitta:
Genus Hydrornis:

Family Ptilonorhynchidae (Bowerbirds):

Genus Amblyornis:
Genus Ailuroedus:
Genus Ptilonorhynchus:
Genus Chlamydera:
Genus Prionodura:
Genus Sericulus:
Genus Archboldia:
Genus Chlamydochaera:
Genus Scenopoeetes:

Family Rhinocryptidae (Tapaculos):

Genus Scytalopus:
Genus Melanopareia:
Genus Myornis:
Genus Pteroptochos:
Genus Scelorchilus:
Genus Rhinocrypta:
Genus Liosceles:
Genus Psilorhamphus:
Genus Merulaxis:
Genus Eugralla:
Genus Eleoscytalopus:
Genus Acropternis:
Genus Teledromas:

Family Sturnidae (Starlings / Stare):

Genus Sturnus:
Genus Lamprotornis:
Greater blue-eared starling / Grünschwanz-Glanzstar (Lamprotornis chalybaeus)
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Probably Greater blue-eared starling. 2016-09-28 16:56:56 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-28.

Description

The greater blue-eared starling or greater blue-eared glossy-starling (Lamprotornis chalybaeus) is a bird that breeds from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south through eastern Africa to northeastern South Africa and Angola. It is a very common species of open woodland bird, and undertakes some seasonal migration. [more]
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Meves's glossy-starling / Mevesglanzstar (Lamprotornis mevesii)
Also known as: Meves's starling
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Wikipedia: Meves's glossy-starling Source: WIKIPEDIA Lamprotornis_mevesii_-Mapungubwe_National_Park%2C_Limpopo%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
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Meves's starling (Lamprotornis mevesii) or Meves's glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Burchell's glossy-starling / Riesenglanzstar (Lamprotornis australis)
Also known as: Burchell's starling
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Wikipedia: Burchell's glossy-starling Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Burchell%27s_Starling_%28Lamprotornis_australis%29_%2816394703987%29.jpg
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Burchell's starling (Lamprotornis australis) or Burchell's glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. The monogamous and presumably sedentary[2] species is native to dry and mesic woodlands and savannah of southern Africa. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell.[3] [more]
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Lesser blue-eared starling / Messingglanzstar (Lamprotornis chloropterus)
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Wikipedia: Lesser blue-eared starling Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Lesser_Blue-eared_Starling_%28Lamprotornis_chloropterus%29%2C_Koubalan%2C_Senegal.jpg
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The lesser blue-eared starling or lesser blue-eared glossy-starling (Lamprotornis chloropterus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Red-shouldered glossy-starling / Rotschulter-Glanzstar (Lamprotornis nitens)
Also known as: Cape starling
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Cape starling or black-bellied or even burchells. 2016-09-24 09:10:06 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-24.

Description

The Cape starling, red-shouldered glossy-starling or Cape glossy starling (Lamprotornis nitens) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in southern Africa, where it lives in woodlands, bushveld and in suburbs.[4] [more]
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African pied starling / Zweifarbstar (Lamprotornis bicolor)
Alternate classification: Spreo bicolor
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Wikipedia: African pied starling Source: WIKIPEDIA Lamprotornis_bicolor_-Rietvlei_Nature_Reserve%2C_Pretoria%2C_South_Africa_-adult-8.jpg
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The pied starling or African pied starling, (Lamprotornis bicolor) is a bird endemic to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. It is common in most of its range, but largely absent from the arid northwest and the eastern lowlands of South Africa. It is found in open habitats such as grassland, karoo scrub, thornbush and agricultural land, and often associates with farm animals.[2] [more]
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Genus Oreoscoptes:
Genus Melanotis:
Genus Gracula:
Genus Leucopsar:
Genus Cosmopsarus:
Genus Scissirostrum:
Genus Creatophora:
Wattled starling / Lappenstar (Creatophora cinerea)
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Wikipedia: Wattled starling Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Wattled_Starling_%28Creatophora_cinerea%29_%286017306206%29%2C_crop.jpg
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The wattled starling (Creatophora cinerea) is a nomadic resident bird in eastern and southern Africa. It is a species of grassland, open woodland, and cultivation. [more]
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Genus Acridotheres:
Genus Mino:
Genus Ampeliceps:
Genus Aplonis:
Genus Buphagus:
Red-billed oxpecker / Rotschnabel-Madenhacker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus)
Alternate classification: Tanagra erythrorhyncha, Buphagus erythrorynchus
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Red-billed oxpeckers riding a number of zebras - apparently there are yellow-billed ones too, the ID isn't 100% certain. 2016-09-24 17:20:16 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-24.

Description

The red-billed oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) is a passerine bird in the oxpecker family, Buphagidae; It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to South Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the less widespread yellow-billed oxpecker. [more]
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Yellow-billed oxpecker / Gelbschnabel-Madenhacker (Buphagus africanus)
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Wikipedia: Yellow-billed oxpecker Source: WIKIPEDIA Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_Yellow-billed_Oxpecker_%28Buphagus_africanus%29.jpg
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Description

The yellow-billed oxpecker (Buphagus africanus) is a passerine bird in the family Buphagidae. It was previously placed in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae. [more]
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Genus Cinnyricinclus:
Violet-backed starling / Violettrückenstar (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster)
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Wikipedia: Violet-backed starling Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Violet-backed_starling_%28Cinnyricinclus_leucogaster_verreauxi%29_male.jpg
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Description

The violet-backed starling (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster), also known as the plum-coloured starling or amethyst starling, is a relatively small species (17 cm) of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is the only member of the genus Cinnyricinclus. This strongly sexually dimorphic species is found widely in the woodlands and savannah forest edges of mainland sub-Saharan Africa. It is rarely seen on the ground, but instead found in trees and other locations away from the ground. [more]
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Genus Poeoptera:
Genus Sarcops:
Genus Neocichla:
Genus Onychognathus:
Pale-winged starling / Fahlflügelstar (Onychognathus nabouroup)
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Wikipedia: Pale-winged starling Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Pale-winged_starling_%28Onychognathus_nabouroup%29.jpg
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The pale-winged starling (Onychognathus nabouroup) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. [more]
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Red-winged starling / Rotschwingenstar (Onychognathus morio)
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Red-winged starlings bickering or merely chattering. 2009-11-04 12:18:10
First observed in South Africa on 2009-11-04.

Description

The red-winged starling (Onychognathus morio) is a bird of the starling family Sturnidae native to eastern Africa from Ethiopia to the Cape in South Africa. An omnivorous, generalist species, it prefers cliffs and mountainous areas for nesting, and has moved into cities and towns due to similarity to its original habitat. [more]
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Genus Spreo:
Genus Saroglossa:
Genus Basilornis:
Genus Enodes:
Genus Streptocitta:
Genus Speculipastor:
Genus Grafisia:
Genus Fregilupus:
Genus Hartlaubius:
Genus Pholia:
Genus Notopholia:
Black-bellied glossy-starling (Notopholia corusca)
Alternate classification: Notopholia corruscus
Also known as: Black-bellied starling
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Wikipedia: Black-bellied glossy-starling Source: WIKIPEDIA Black-bellied_Glossy-Starling_-_Mkuze_-_Natal_S4E8977_%2822775346556%29.jpg
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The black-bellied starling (Notopholia corusca) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Genus Sturnia:
Genus Agropsar:
Genus Gracupica:

Family Turdidae (Thrushes / Drosseln):

Genus Catharus:
Genus Turdus:
Kurrichane thrush (Turdus libonyana)
Alternate classification: Merula libonyanus
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Wikipedia: Kurrichane thrush Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Kurrichane_Thrush%2C_Sakania%2C_DRC_%287001803096%29.jpg
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Description

The Kurrichane thrush (Turdus libonyana) is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. The species is found from central through to southern Africa. Its natural habitat is dry savanna and woodland, predominantly miombo woodland. [more]
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Karoo thrush (Turdus smithi)
Alternate classification: Turdus olivaceus smithi
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Wikipedia: Karoo thrush Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Turdus_smithi_%28Karoo_Thrush%29_on_lawn_%28crop%29.jpg
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Description

The Karoo thrush (Turdus smithi) also known as Smith's thrush, is a member of the thrush family in Africa. It has traditionally been considered a subspecies of the olive thrush (with which it is known to hybridize), but is increasingly treated as a separate species. [more]
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Olive thrush / Kapdrossel (Turdus olivaceus)
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Wikipedia: Olive thrush Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Olive_Thrush_RWD.jpg
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Description

The olive thrush (Turdus olivaceus) is, in its range, one of the most common members of the thrush family (Turdidae). It occurs in African highlands from southern Malawi and Mozambique in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in the south.[2] It is a bird of forest and woodland, but has locally adapted to parks and large gardens in suburban areas. [more]
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Genus Erithacus:
Genus Monticola:
Cape rock-thrush / Klippenrötel (Monticola rupestris)
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Wikipedia: Cape rock-thrush Source: WIKIPEDIA Monticola_rupestris_-Marakele_National_Park%2C_South_Africa_-male-8_%281%29.jpg
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Description

The Cape rock thrush (Monticola rupestris) is a member of the bird family Muscicapidae. This rock thrush breeds in eastern and southern South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. It is a common endemic resident, non-migratory apart from seasonal altitudinal movements in some areas. [more]
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Short-toed rock-thrush / Kurzzehenrötel (Monticola brevipes)
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Wikipedia: Short-toed rock-thrush Source: WIKIPEDIA Monticola_brevipes.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The short-toed rock thrush (Monticola brevipes) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. [more]
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Sentinel rock-thrush / Langzehenrötel (Monticola explorator)
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Wikipedia: Sentinel rock-thrush Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Monticola_explorator_-Cape_Town%2C_Western_Cape%2C_South_Africa_-male-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The sentinel rock thrush (Monticola explorator) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.[2] It is found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. [more]
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Genus Zoothera:
Genus Luscinia:
Thrush nightingale / Sprosser (Luscinia luscinia)
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Wikipedia: Thrush nightingale Source: WIKIPEDIA Thrush_Nightingale_by_Daniel_Bastaja.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia), also known as the sprosser, is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae.[2] It, and similar small European species, are often called chats. [more]
Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=16 cm, wingspan=24-26 cm, weight=24-30 g
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Orange ground-thrush / Gurneys Grunddrossel (Geokichla gurneyi)
Alternate classification: Zoothera gurneyi
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Wikipedia: Orange ground-thrush Source: WIKIPEDIA Orange_Ground-Thrush_2008_09_14_07_07_15_1026.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The orange ground thrush (Geokichla gurneyi) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. [more]
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Spotted ground-thrush (Geokichla guttata)
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Wikipedia: Spotted ground-thrush Source: WIKIPEDIA Spotted_Ground_Thrush.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The spotted ground thrush (Geokichla guttata) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, and possibly Mozambique. [more]
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Family Muscicapidae (Old world flycatchers / Schnäpperverwandte):

Genus Ficedula:
Collared flycatcher / Halsbandschnäpper (Ficedula albicollis)
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Wikipedia: Collared flycatcher Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Collared_flycatcher_%28Ficedula_albicollis%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The collared flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family, one of the four species of Western Palearctic black-and-white flycatchers. It breeds in southeast Europe (isolated populations are present in the islands of Gotland and Öland in the Baltic Sea, Sweden) and Eastern France to the Balkan Peninsula and Ukraine and is migratory, wintering in sub Sahara Africa.[2] It is a rare vagrant in western Europe. [more]
Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 3

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-11 - 09-07
Breeding: 05-01 - 07-20
Migration in: 05-10 - 05-18
Migration out: 07-20 - 09-07
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Habitats: Forest

Vocalisation

Song: Simple tune...
Song attributes: Mnemnoic: Mein Halsband, mein Halsband, er schnäppt Melody: stereotype melodic, fast, Frequency: 3-7 KHz
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC727811 - Collared Flycatcher - Ficedula albicollis - song, recorded in Croatia.mp3 Croatia (song)


♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC727811 - Collared Flycatcher - Ficedula albicollis - song is variable, this improvises on a 4-note theme.mp3 (song)


Details

European pied flycatcher / Trauerschnäpper (Ficedula hypoleuca)
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Erster Trauerschnaepper seit Jahren gesehn - im Wald nah beim Naturzentrum. 2024-09-14 17:03:29 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-04-15.

Description

General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 3
Etymology: Vögel mit viel schwarzem Gefieder werden in der Vogelnamensgebung gerne mit dem Wortzusatz „Trauer“ versehen. Denn durch dieses „Trauerkleid“ unterscheiden sie sich von verwandten Arten, die nicht schwarz gefärbt sind. [lbv.de]
Appearance and identification: Kleiner SW Vogel, Kopf schwarz mit weissem Punkt an der Stirn, Bauch weiss. Gesang gar nicht traurig! [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-01 - 10-18
Breeding: 05-01 - 07-20
Migration in: 04-01 - 05-31
Migration out: 07-20 - 10-18
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=13 cm, wingspan=21-24 cm, weight=10-15 g
Habitats: Forest

Vocalisation

Song: Nice short melody, often with 2-note parts. Blackbird-like but little variation (though differs in dialect).
Song: Song a pleasant, tuneful, simple but varied phrase. [Link] Song attributes: Mnemnoic: Schwarzer Kopf aber nicht traurig Melody: stereotype melodic, fast, Frequency: 3-10 KHz
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC723965 - European Pied Flycatcher - Ficedula hypoleuca - song.mp3 (song)


Calls: Alarm call a sharp, energetic "wit", often in combination with a short "tic"; "whit-tic". Typically starts with disyllabic notes being repeated 3-5 times, diminishing in pitch and intensity like an echo of the first two syllables. Occasionally throws in a quick diagnostic ascending scale excercise. Clear notes and well defined pauses between phrases. [Link]
XC918321 - European Pied Flycatcher one-note call - Ficedula hypoleuca.

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC918321 - European Pied Flycatcher one-note call - Ficedula hypoleuca.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz), Special sounds: whoop.
Details

Genus Muscicapa:
Spotted flycatcher / Grauschnäpper (Muscicapa striata)
Alternate classification: Motacilla striata
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MerlinBirdID meint Klapper-grasmuecke, was super waere. Denke selber es sieht aus wie ein Grauschnaepper, teilweise weil die Fluegel der KGM im Fotos etwas brauner waren. Mein Birdweather Geraet sagt, es hat GS gehoert. 2024-09-09 12:48:42 Wald Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-06-03.

Description

General: Perches on limbs in forest to swoop for insects and return to perch, specifically heard in woods near Staldenweiher.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel
Appearance and identification: Heard in woods near Staldenweiher, seen at Kaltbrunnerriet. Has streaks on crown and breast, rather than spots. Medium brown on head and back, light colored belly. 'Pincette-shaped beak'.
Seasonal Behavior: Auf Englisch heissen sie 'Flycatcher' und fressen tatsächlich vor allen Insekte,aber Wikipedia sagt 'ab Mitte Juli auch verschiedene Früchte' - was bestätigt das das Foto von 9. September 2024 ein Grauschnäpper sein kann. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-21 - 08-09
Migration in: 04-20 - 05-31
Migration out: 07-29 - 10-07
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=14 cm, wingspan=23-25 cm, weight=14-20 g
Habitats: Settlement

Vocalisation

Song: High (6-8 KHz?) short sound repeated every half to 5 seconds.
Song: Gesang 'unauffällig' - zirp x 2-3, mal steigender tWIT
Song: Song a primitive, slow series of various buzzing and very high pitched sounds. No recurring phrases. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: 6-8 KHz
Calls: The discreet calls often goes unnoticed. Most calls high pitched with a buzzing, "electric" timbre. Alarm call a sharp, drawn "tzreeeee-check", with the second syllable abruptly clipping the sound. [Link] General: To me something between a one-note and an extremely simple melody, namely med-med chk-hi-med-med, with a very irregular speed, not at all like a metronome.
Call: Most calls high pitched with a buzzing, "electric" timbre. [Link]
Sounds to me like any other 1-note call so far

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC656714 - Spotted Flycatcher - Muscicapa striata.mp3 (song?)


Call attributes: Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: 4-7 KHz, Special sounds: irregularly rhythmic.
Details

Dusky alseonax / Dunkelschnäpper (Muscicapa adusta)
Also known as: African dusky flycatcher
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Wikipedia: Dusky alseonax Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_Dusky_Flycatcher.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The African dusky flycatcher (Muscicapa adusta), dusky-brown flycatcher or dusky alseonax, is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It is a resident breeder in Africa from Nigeria, the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Ethiopia south to South Africa. It is very common in its woodland habitat, which includes riverine forests, evergreen forest edges and clearings, especially near water bodies such as lakes, dams and streams, and well-wooded suburban gardens. [more]
Details

Genus Saxicola:
Whinchat / Braunkehlchen (Saxicola rubetra)
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Whinchat aka Braunkehlchen in Andermatt. 2025-06-14 09:58:09 Andermatt
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-05-07.

Description

Die bauen ein Nest auf dem Boden auf einer Wiese oder Feld und brauchen relativ lang bis die Jungen flugge sind, darum hoffe ich, dass sie weitergezogen sind. Da Felder selten so lang ungestört bleiben im Mittelland, sind sie immer mehr in höheren Lagen zu finden.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 3
Personal notes: Diesen Vogel haben wir paarweise in einem Rapsfeld entdeckt. Von weitem konnte man nur etwas orange Farbe entdecken. Ich habe ihn 2 Tage später im gleichen Feld gesucht und bin um das ganze Feld gelaufen. Erst am Ende habe ich ihn gesehen: am Anfang, sicher 100m von mit entfernt und um 2 Ecken. Da habe ich dieses Foto gemacht und in Büchern, Apps und Internet nach seiner Identität gesucht. Als ich ein sehr ähnliches Bild auf ornitho.ch gefunden habe, wo er auch auf einer Rapspflanze drauf sitzt, sah ich es als bestätigt, dass es ein Braunkelchen war.


Vocalization: The "peeu"-sound is depper and more resonant than similar sounds by Wheatear and Stonechat. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-20 - 10-15
Breeding: 05-10 - 08-10
Migration in: 03-20 - 05-15
Migration out: 07-20 - 10-15
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=12 cm, wingspan=21-24 cm, weight=14-19 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: General: Short buzzy trilly sounds, 5-8 notes, high.
Song: Gesang hat zwei Teile wie erster und dritter vom Hausrotschwanz. Steigend, fallend. [Link]
Song:
Song: Kurzes (3-7 Töne) Liedchen mit 1-2 Kreischlauten, (ähnlich der Mittellaute b. Hausrotschwanz) variabel. Ahmt auch andere Vögel nach. [Link]
Song variable with lots of mimicry. The short phrases starts with dry, rattling or sneering trills, followed by clear whistling notes and expert mimicry. More varied, both in tone and tempo, than both Stonechat and Wheatear. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: improvised melodic, fast, Frequency: high (3-9 KHz) Special sounds: mimicry
Calls: „teck, teck“ (ähnlich wie wenn man zwei Steine zusammen schlägt) [Link]
Contact call resembles many of it relatives. A short, soft "peeu", followed by a hard "check" (like hitting two rocks together). [Link] No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
XC732132 - Whinchat - Saxicola rubetra - call - chirp, click.

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC732132 - Whinchat - Saxicola rubetra - call - chirp, click.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: song Frequency: ,
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Common stonechat / Schwarzkehlchen (Saxicola torquatus)
Alternate classification: Saxicola torquata
Also known as: African stonechat, European stonechat
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Wahrscheinlich junges Schwarzkehlchen. 2024-06-20 19:30:57 Bannriet, SG
First observed in Morocco on 2019-11-20.

Description

General: Das Schwarzkehlchen (Saxicola rubicola) ist ein kleiner Singvogel aus der Gattung der Wiesenschmätzer (Saxicola) und der Familie der Fliegenschnäpper (Muscicapidae). Die beiden nächstverwandten Arten, das Afrikaschwarzkehlchen (Saxicola torquatus) und das Pallasschwarzkehlchen (Saxicola maurus), galten früher als Unterarten, wurden aber durch Ewan Urquhart und Adam Bowley im Jahr 2002 als selbständige Arten klassifiziert. Die hier beschriebene Art wird zur Unterscheidung daher zuweilen auch Europäisches Schwarzkehlchen genannt. Das Schwarzkehlchen gilt regional als ein stark gefährdeter Vogel. Der Gesamtbestand ist aber mit 2.000.000 – 4.000.000 Brutpaaren (Birdlife International) derzeit nicht gefährdet. [more]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 03-23 - 08-18
Migration in: 02-20 - 05-10
Migration out: 08-18 - 11-06
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song: Gesang ähnlich obiger Art [Braunkehlchen]. Reine und kratzende Laute abwechselnd, wellenförmig [Link] Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC633658 - European Stonechat - Saxicola rubicola - song.mp3 (song)


Calls: hart „track“ oder „fiet-track-track“ [Link] No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
XC937556 - European Stonechat or Schwarzkehlchen - Saxicola rubicola - call.

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC937556 - European Stonechat or Schwarzkehlchen - Saxicola rubicola - call.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: song Frequency: ,
Details

Genus Phoenicurus:
Common redstart / Gartenrotschwanz (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)
Alternate classification: Motacilla phoenicurus
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Vogelwarte zeigt, dass der Gartenrotschwanz eher im Tessin und in Wallis gesehen wird Source: VOGELWARTE Vogelwarte Gartenrotschwanz Dichte 2013-2016.png
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-04-27.

Description

General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel
Personal notes: I'd only seen them in Locarno - but I liked them! Later in our FOK expediton to cultural areas around Maienfeld, they were quite common. Also heard many near Frankfurt and Mainz.
Personal notes: I'd only seen them in Locarno - but I liked them! Later in our FOK expediton to cultural areas around Maienfeld, they were quite common. Also heard many near Frankfurt and Mainz.
Appearance and identification: Red-orange belly with white further down, grey back and head, black beard up to eyes with white eyebrows
Where to find it: In Locarno in 2020, they were often hidden in trees but also visible on powerlines. In 2021 one sang every morning at 5:00 in a gingko tree next to our room in Casa Egner.

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-20 - 10-25
Breeding: 05-01 - 07-15
Migration in: 03-20 - 05-07
Migration out: 07-15 - 10-25
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=14 cm, wingspan=20-24 cm, weight=11-19 g
Habitats: Settlement

Vocalisation

Song: I though I had these guys figured out after hearing them in Locarno several times, but they're hard to get a handle on! At BirdID they are described the first two parts of a three-part song like this: 'an ascending single note, immediately followed by a trill', whereas in Locarno I heard an initial high-low-high-low, sometimes without the final low, perhaps also a quick middle note, and no trill. Then a relatively short blackbird or warbler-like tune of maybe 5-8 notes. Listening to more recordings at XenoCanto has completely confused me now! BirdID also says the song is similar to the black redstart, which I sometimes hear at XenoCanto, but never did in Locarno! They also note a similarity to the Lesser Whitethroat (Klappergrasmücke), which I hope to hear in Maienfeld.
Song: Fängt immer mit denselben 3 Tönen an, einem „dih dede“, wobei das dih etwa ein bis zwei Töne höher liegt. Dann folgt eine kurze Strophe mehr oder weniger reine Töne. Das Ganze ist ziemlich individuell. [Link]
Song distinct, with three parts: First an ascending single note, immediately followed by a trill, then concluding with a squeaky, rattling improvisation that usually contains some mimicry. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: stereotype melodic, slow, Frequency: high (3-9 KHz) Special sounds: mimicry Singing season: 04-01 - 07-31 Dawn chorus start: 80 minutes before dawn.
♫ 2021-05-10 05:07:35 Locarno (song)

Calls: „Füid-tack“ das füid ähnlich dem des Fitislaubsängers, das tack schnalzend. (wie wenn man die Zunge schnell vom Gaumen abzieht) [Link]
Alarm call a slightly drawn, Willow Warbler-like "huit" with a rising pitch, followed by a short, soft "tuc". [Link] At least in French, this is called the huit call. Not very consistent in tone from one note to another. Some stick to 3-4 or 3-4.5 KHz, others 2.5-5.5.
XC551707 - Common Redstart - Phönicurus phönicurus.

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC551707 - Common Redstart - Phoenicurus phoenicurus.mp3 (song?)

XC146715 common redstart huit call.

♫ Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France recorded by Julien Rochefort - perhaps this isn't a good example as he writes 'An independent juvenile. Its calls are quite irregular. Difficult to distinguish from Phylloscopus collybita, when they don't insert the "tec tec" calls between "huit ...... huit"! But it was really a phoenicurus phoenicurus juvenile, easy to see, perched 15m from me.' Source: XENOCANTO XC146715 common redstart huit call.mp3 (call)

XC560039 - Common Redstart - Phönicurus phönicurus phönicurus.

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC560039 - Common Redstart - Phoenicurus phoenicurus phoenicurus.mp3 (alarm call)


Call attributes: contact call Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: 2-5 KHz, Special sounds: whoop.
Details

Genus Cyanoptila:
Genus Copsychus:
Genus Cyornis:
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Genus Paradoxornis:
Genus Cercotrichas:
Bearded scrub-robin / Streifenkopf-Heckensänger (Cercotrichas quadrivirgata)
Alternate classification: Tychaedon quadrivirgata
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Wikipedia: Bearded scrub-robin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Bearded_scrub_robin_%28Cercotrichas_quadrivirgata%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The bearded scrub robin (Cercotrichas quadrivirgata), also known as the eastern bearded scrub robin,[1][2] is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in eastern and southern Africa. [more]
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Rufous-tailed scrub-robin / Heckensänger (Cercotrichas galactotes)
Alternate classification: Erythropygia galactotes
Also known as: Rufous-tailed scrub robin
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Wikipedia: Rufous-tailed scrub-robin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Agrobate_roux_au_Parc_National_de_l%27Ichkeul_%28Tunisia%29%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The rufous-tailed scrub robin (Cercotrichas galactotes) is a medium-sized member of the family Muscicapidae. Other common names include the rufous scrub robin, rufous bush chat, rufous bush robin[2] and the rufous warbler.[3] It breeds around the Mediterranean and east to Pakistan. It also breeds south of the Sahara from the Sahel region east to Somalia; these African birds are sometimes considered to be a separate species, the African scrub robin (C. minor). It is partially migratory, wintering in Africa (Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia) and India. This is a very rare visitor to northern Europe. [more]
Details

Kalahari scrub-robin (Cercotrichas paena)
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Wikipedia: Kalahari scrub-robin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Kalahari_scrub_robin%2C_Erythropygia_paena_at_Pilanesberg_National_Park%2C_Northwest_Province%2C_South_Africa_%2817455045501%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Kalahari scrub robin (Cercotricha paena) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is sometimes known as the sandy scrub robin. [more]
Details

Brown scrub-robin / Natalheckensänger (Cercotrichas signata)
Alternate classification: Erythropygia signata
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Wikipedia: Brown scrub-robin Source: WIKIPEDIA Cercotrichas_signata_tongensis%2C_volwassene%2C_St_Lucia%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The brown scrub robin (Cercotrichas signata) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Mozambique, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its natural habitat is subtropical dry or moist forests. [more]
Details

Karoo scrub-robin / Karroheckensänger (Cercotrichas coryphoeus)
Alternate classification: Erythropygia coryphaeus
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Wikipedia: Karoo scrub-robin Source: WIKIPEDIA Cercotrichas_coryphoeus%2C_Namaqua_National_Park%2C_South_Africa.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Karoo scrub robin (Cercotrichas coryphaeus) or Karoo Robin, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. [more]
Details

Genus Cossypha:
Red-capped robin-chat / Natalrötel (Cossypha natalensis)
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Wikipedia: Red-capped robin-chat Source: WIKIPEDIA Red-capped_Robin-Chat_%28Cossypha_natalensis%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The red-capped robin-chat or Natal robin (Cossypha natalensis) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. [more]
Details

White-throated robin-chat / Weißkehlrötel (Cossypha humeralis)
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Wikipedia: White-throated robin-chat Source: WIKIPEDIA White-throated_Robin-Chat_%28Cossypha_humeralis%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-throated robin-chat or white-throated robin (Cossypha humeralis) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. [more]
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Cape robin-chat / Kaprötel (Cossypha caffra)
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First observed in South Africa on 2009-10-20.

Description

The Cape robin-chat (Cossypha caffra) is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It has a disjunct range from South Sudan to South Africa.[3] The locally familiar and confiding species[6] has colonized and benefited from a range of man-altered habitats, including city suburbs and farmstead woodlots.[7] It is an accomplished songster like other robin-chats, but is rather less colourful than most, and frequents either dryer settings or higher altitudes. It forages in the proximity of cover, in the open or in fairly well-lit environments. Its distribution resembles that of the karoo–olive complex of thrushes, but it prefers the bracken-briar fringes of Afromontane forest,[7] and does not enter far into forest proper.[8] It is altitudinally segregated from the red-capped robin-chat,[8] and is less of a skulker. [more]
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Chorister robin-chat / Spottrötel (Cossypha dichroa)
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The chorister robin-chat (Cossypha dichroa) (previously known as the chorister robin) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in South Africa and Swaziland. Its distribution stretches from the southern Western Cape through the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland and Mpumalanga to northern Limpopo. [more]
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White-browed robin-chat / Weißbrauenrötel (Cossypha heuglini)
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Wikipedia: White-browed robin-chat Source: WIKIPEDIA White-browed_Robin-Chat_%28Cossypha_heuglini%29.jpg
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Description

The white-browed robin-chat (Cossypha heuglini), also known as Heuglin's robin,[2] is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. Found in east, central and southern Africa,[3] its natural habitats include riverine forest and thickets, and it is also found near humans. The IUCN classifies it as a least-concern species. [more]
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Genus Pogonocichla:
White-starred robin / Sternrötel (Pogonocichla stellata)
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Description

The white-starred robin (Pogonocichla stellata) is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher and chat family Muscicapidae. It is also sometimes more simply called the starred robin. It is monotypic within the genus Pogonocichla. There are around twelve subspecies. The species is found in East and southern Africa. It is a forest species, occurring in montane forest in the north of its range but closer to sea level further south. This is a brightly coloured robin with a bright yellow breast and belly, a slate coloured head with spots on the eyes and throat and blueish wings. [more]
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Genus Swynnertonia:
Genus Cossyphicula:
Genus Melaenornis:
Fiscal flycatcher / Würgerschnäpper (Melaenornis silens)
Alternate classification: Sigelus silens
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Description

The fiscal flycatcher (Melaenornis silens) is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is a resident breeder in Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique and Swaziland, and a vagrant to Namibia. [more]
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Southern black-flycatcher / Glanzdrongoschnäpper (Melaenornis pammelaina)
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Description

The southern black flycatcher (Melaenornis pammelaina) is a small passerine bird of the genus Melaenornis in the flycatcher family, Muscicapidae, native to open and lightly wooded areas of eastern and southern Africa.[2][3] [more]
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Mariqua flycatcher / Maricoschnäpper (Melaenornis mariquensis)
Alternate classification: Bradornis mariquensis (Smith, 1847), Bradornis mariquensis
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Description

The Marico flycatcher or Mariqua flycatcher (Melaenornis mariquensis) is a passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is found in areas of southern Africa. [more]
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Genus Oenanthe (Wheatears):
Familiar chat / Rostschwanzschmätzer (Oenanthe familiaris)
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The familiar chat (Oenanthe familiaris), is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is a common resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara in rocky and mountainous habitat and around human habitation. [more]
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Mountain wheatear / Bergsteinschmätzer (Oenanthe monticola)
Alternate classification: Myrmecocichla monticola
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Description

The mountain wheatear or mountain chat (Myrmecocichla monticola) is a small insectivorous passerine bird that is endemic to southwestern Africa.[2] [more]
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Capped wheatear / Erdsteinschmätzer (Oenanthe pileata)
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Description

The capped wheatear (Oenanthe pileata) is a small insectivorous passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae. [more]
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Pied wheatear / Nonnensteinschmätzer (Oenanthe pleschanka)
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Description

The pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka) is a wheatear, a small insectivorous passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher (family Muscicapidae). This migratory central Asiatic wheatear occurs from the extreme southeast of Europe to China, and has been found wintering in India and northeastern Africa. It is a very rare vagrant to western Europe. [more]
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Genus Rhinomyias:
Genus Bradornis:
Chat flycatcher / Drosselschnäpper (Bradornis infuscatus)
Alternate classification: Agricola infuscatus
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The chat flycatcher (Agricola infuscatus) is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is native to southern Africa. [more]
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Pale flycatcher / Fahlschnäpper (Bradornis pallidus)
Alternate classification: Malaenornis pallidus, Agricola pallidus
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The pale flycatcher (Agricola pallidus) is a passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae, found in Sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Genus Enicurus:
Genus Rhyacornis:
Genus Cochoa:
Genus Nesocichla:
Genus Psophocichla:
Groundscraper thrush (Psophocichla litsitsirupa)
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Description

The groundscraper thrush (Psophocichla litsitsirupa)[3] is a passerine bird of southern and eastern Africa belonging to the thrush family, Turdidae. It is the only member of the genus Psophocichla. [more]
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Genus Namibornis:
Genus Chaimarrornis:
Genus Muscicapella:
Genus Niltava:
Genus Fraseria:
Ashy flycatcher (Fraseria caerulescens)
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Wikipedia: Ashy flycatcher Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Muscicapa_caerulescens.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The ashy flycatcher, blue-grey flycatcher[2] or ashy alseonax (Muscicapa caerulescens) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, excluding the drier areas of South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. It inhabits subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and savanna.[3] The species does not display sexual dimorphism, with both sexes being grey in colour with pale grey or white underparts. Different subspecies show minute differences in appearance. [more]
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Genus Eumyias:
Genus Cercomela:
Genus Myrmecocichla:
White-headed black-chat / Arnottschmätzer (Myrmecocichla arnotti)
Alternate classification: Pentholaea arnotti
Also known as: Arnot's chat
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Arnot's chat (Myrmecocichla arnotti), also known as the white-headed black-chat, is a species of bird in the chat and flycatcher family Muscicapidae. The species is found in southern Africa from Rwanda and Angola to South Africa. [more]
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Southern anteater-chat / Termitenschmätzer (Myrmecocichla formicivora)
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Wikipedia: Southern anteater-chat Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Southern_Anteater-Chat.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The ant-eating chat or southern anteater-chat (Myrmecocichla formicivora) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. [more]
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Genus Thamnolaea:
Mocking cliff-chat / Rotbauchschmätzer (Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris)
Alternate classification: Thamnolea cinnamomeiventris
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Wikipedia: Mocking cliff-chat Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Thamnolaea_cinnamomeiventris_2010_10_07_11622.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The mocking cliff chat, mocking chat or cliff chat, (Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris) is a species of chat in the family Muscicapidae which occurs in rocky habitats in much of eastern Sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Genus Brachypteryx:
Genus Campicoloides:
Buff-streaked chat (Campicoloides bifasciatus)
Alternate classification: Saxicola bifasciatus
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Wikipedia: Buff-streaked chat Source: WIKIPEDIA Campicoloides_bifasciatus.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The buff-streaked chat or buff-streaked bushchat, (Campicoloides bifasciatus) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. [more]
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Genus Cichladusa:
Collared palm-thrush / Morgenrötel (Cichladusa arquata)
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The collared palm thrush (Cichladusa arquata) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. [more]
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Genus Cinclidium:
Genus Empidornis:
Genus Hodgsonius:
Genus Irania:
White-throated robin / Weißkehlsänger (Irania gutturalis)
Alternate classification: Cossypha gutturalis
Also known as: White throated robin
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Wikipedia: White-throated robin Source: WIKIPEDIA BessornisAlbigularisWolf%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-throated robin (Irania gutturalis), or irania, is a small, sexually dimorphic, migratory passerine bird.[2] The vernacular and genus name Irania alludes to Iran, its type locality, while the specific name gutturalis is Medieval Latin for "of the throat".[3] It breeds in western Asia and overwinters in East Africa. [more]
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Genus Myiomela:
Genus Myioparus:
Grey tit-flycatcher / Meisenschnäpper (Myioparus plumbeus)
Alternate classification: Fraseria plumbea
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🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The grey tit-flycatcher (Myioparus plumbeus) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It has an extensive but patchy distribution in sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Genus Trichixos:
Genus Myophonus:
Genus Humblotia:
Genus Grandala:
Genus Adelura:
Genus Chamaetylas:
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Genus Kittacincla:
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Genus Larvivora:
Genus Xenocopsychus:
Genus Anthipes:

Family Petroicidae (Australasian robins):

Genus Eopsaltria:
Genus Tregellasia:
Genus Petroica:
Genus Eugerygone:
Genus Melanodryas:
Genus Microeca:
Genus Pachycephalopsis:
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Genus Drymodes:
Genus Poecilodryas:
Genus Amalocichla:
Genus Monachella:

Family Acanthisittidae (New zealand wrens):

Genus Xenicus:
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Genus Traversia:
Genus Pachyplichas:

Family Menuridae:

Genus Menura:
Genus Atrichornis:

Family Climacteridae:

Genus Climacteris:
Genus Cormobates:

Family Sittidae (Kleiber):

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Genus Tichodroma:

Family Mimidae (Spottdrosseln):

Genus Toxostoma:
Genus Cinclocerthia:
Genus Mimus:
Genus Dumetella:
Genus Margarops:
Genus Melanoptila:
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Genus Donacobius:
Genus Nesomimus:
Genus Mimodes:

Family Certhiidae (Baumläufer):

Subfamily Troglodytinae:
Genus Troglodytes:
Genus Campylorhynchus:
Genus Thryothorus:
Genus Henicorhina:
Genus Thryorchilus:
Genus Cyphorhinus:
Genus Catherpes:
Genus Cistothorus:
Genus Cinnycerthia:
Genus Thryomanes:
Genus Microcerculus:
Genus Odontorchilus:
Genus Salpinctes:
Genus Uropsila:
Genus Pheugopedius:
Genus Thryophilus:
Genus Cantorchilus:
Genus Ferminia:
Subfamily Certhiinae:
Genus Certhia:
Genus Salpornis:
African spotted creeper (Salpornis salvadori)
Alternate classification: Salpornis spilonotus salvadori
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Description

The African spotted creeper (Salpornis salvadori) is a small passerine bird, which is a member of the subfamily Salpornithinae of the treecreeper family Certhiidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa in open deciduous forest and mango groves. It does not migrate other than local movements. [more]
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Subfamily Polioptilinae:
Genus Polioptila:
Genus Auriparus:
Genus Ramphocaenus:
Genus Microbates:

Family Dendrocolaptidae:

Genus Xiphorhynchus:
Genus Lepidocolaptes:
Genus Sittasomus:
Genus Dendrocolaptes:
Genus Drymornis:
Genus Xiphocolaptes:
Genus Dendrocincla:
Genus Campylorhamphus:
Genus Deconychura:

Family Formicariidae:

Genus Formicarius:
Genus Grallaria:
Genus Grallaricula:
Genus Hylopezus:
Genus Myrmothera:
Genus Chamaeza:
Genus Cercomacra:
Genus Pyriglena:
Genus Pittasoma:

Family Thamnophilidae:

Genus Thamnophilus:
Genus Drymophila:
Genus Formicivora:
Genus Herpsilochmus:
Genus Hypocnemis:
Genus Myrmotherula:
Genus Terenura:
Genus Phlegopsis:
Genus Myrmornis:
Genus Frederickena:
Genus Pithys:
Genus Mackenziaena:
Genus Hypoedaleus:
Genus Batara:
Genus Taraba:
Genus Sakesphorus:
Genus Megastictus:
Genus Pygiptila:
Genus Thamnistes:
Genus Thamnomanes:
Genus Dysithamnus:
Genus Myrmoborus:
Genus Myrmeciza:
Genus Phaenostictus:
Genus Rhegmatorhina:
Genus Gymnopithys:
Genus Microrhopias:
Genus Myrmorchilus:
Genus Neoctantes:
Genus Dichrozona:
Genus Hylophylax:
Genus Myrmochanes:
Genus Hypocnemoides:
Genus Sclateria:
Genus Gymnocichla:
Genus Percnostola:
Genus Cymbilaimus:
Genus Rhopornis:
Genus Epinecrophylla:
Genus Willisornis:
Genus Xenornis:
Genus Stymphalornis:
Genus Myrmelastes:
Genus Myrmoderus:
Genus Clytoctantes:
Genus Aprositornis:
Genus Euchrepomis:
Genus Sipia:
Genus Akletos:
Genus Ammonastes:
Genus Ampelornis:
Genus Hafferia:
Genus Myrmophylax:
Genus Oneillornis:
Genus Poliocrania:
Genus Sciaphylax:

Family Eurylaimidae:

Genus Smithornis:
African broadbill / Kapbreitrachen (Smithornis capensis)
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Wikipedia: African broadbill Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_broadbill%2C_Smithornis_capensis.jpg
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Description

The African broadbill, also known as the black-capped broadbill or Delacour's broadbill[4] (Smithornis capensis) is a species of bird in the sub-oscine family Calyptomenidae. [more]
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Genus Calyptomena:
Genus Psarisomus:
Genus Cymbirhynchus:
Genus Eurylaimus:
Genus Serilophus:
Genus Corydon:
Genus Pseudocalyptomena:
Genus Sarcophanops:

Family Pipridae:

Genus Pipra:
Genus Machaeropterus:
Genus Neopelma:
Genus Piprites:
Genus Schiffornis:
Genus Xenopipo:
Genus Chloropipo:
Genus Chiroxiphia:
Genus Manacus:
Genus Antilophia:
Genus Ilicura:
Genus Tyranneutes:
Genus Lepidothrix:
Genus Heterocercus:
Genus Masius:
Genus Corapipo:
Genus Dixiphia:
Genus Ceratopipra:
Genus Cryptopipo:

Family Conopophagidae:

Genus Conopophaga:

Family Bombycillidae (Seidenschwänze):

Genus Bombycilla:
Genus Phainoptila:
Genus Dulus:
Genus Phainopepla:
Genus Ptilogonys:

Family Cinclidae (Wasseramseln):

Genus Cinclus:

Family Philepittidae:

Genus Philepitta:
Genus Neodrepanis:

Family Picathartidae:

Genus Picathartes:
Genus Chaetops:
Drakensberg rockjumper / Orangebrust-Felsenspringer (Chaetops aurantius)
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Wikipedia: Drakensberg rockjumper Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Drakensberg_rockjumper_2012_11_11_2064_crop.jpg
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Description

The Drakensberg rockjumper or orange-breasted rockjumper (Chaetops aurantius) is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the alpine grasslands and rock outcrops of the Drakensberg Mountains of southeastern South Africa and Lesotho. This taxon is closely related to the allopatric Cape rockjumper Chaetops frenatus; the two species of Chaetops are the only living members of the Chaetopidae (rockjumper family). [more]
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Rufous rock-jumper / Kapfelsenspringer (Chaetops frenatus)
Also known as: Cape rockjumper
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Description

The Cape Rockjumper or rufous rockjumper (Chaetops frenatus) is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the mountain Fynbos of southernmost South Africa. [more]
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Superfamily Corvoidea:

Family Corcoracidae (Australian choughs):
Genus Corcorax:
Genus Struthidea:
Family Paradisaeidae (Paradise birds):
Genus Epimachus:
Genus Diphyllodes:
Genus Manucodia:
Genus Ptiloris:
Genus Cicinnurus:
Genus Seleucidis:
Genus Paradisaea:
Genus Lophorina:
Genus Parotia:
Genus Phonygammus:
Genus Astrapia:
Genus Drepanornis:
Genus Lycocorax:
Genus Paradigalla:
Genus Pteridophora:
Genus Semioptera:
Family Laniidae (Shrikes / Würger):
Genus Lanius:
Southern fiscal / Fiskalwürger (Lanius collaris)
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Wikipedia: Southern fiscal Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Common_fiscal_%28Lanius_collaris_subcoronatus%29.jpg
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Description

Der Fiskalwürger (Lanius collaris) auch Südliche Fiskalwürger ist ein Singvogel aus der Gattung Lanius in der Familie der Würger (Laniidae). Der Fiskalwürger wurde 2011 aus dem Lanius collaris–Komplex herausgelöst und in Artrang gestellt. Trotz der sehr großen morphologischen Ähnlichkeit zur Schwesterart, dem Stanleywürger, bestehen zwischen diesen Arten sehr deutliche genetische Unterschiede.[1] Der schwarz-weiß gezeichnete Vogel mit der auffallenden weißen V-Zeichnung am Rücken ist mit bis zu 23 Zentimetern Körperlänge etwas kleiner als der Stanleywürger, aber wesentlich größer als ein Neuntöter. [more]
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Lesser grey shrike / Schwarzstirnwürger (Lanius minor)
Also known as: Lesser gray shrike
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Wikipedia: Lesser grey shrike Source: WIKIPEDIA Lesser_Grey_Shrike_by_Daniel_Bastaja.jpg
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Description

The lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor) is a member of the shrike family Laniidae. It breeds in South and Central Europe and western Asia in the summer and migrates to winter quarters in southern Africa in the early autumn, returning in spring. It is a scarce vagrant to western Europe, including Great Britain, usually as a spring or autumn erratic. [more]

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Physical details

Physical details: length=20 cm, wingspan=32-34 cm, weight=41-50 g
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Genus Corvinella:
Magpie shrike (Corvinella melanoleuca)
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Wikipedia: Magpie shrike Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Urolestes_melanoleucus_-Limpopo%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
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Description

The magpie shrike (Urolestes melanoleucus), also known as the African long-tailed shrike, is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is monotypic within the genus Urolestes.[2] It is native to the grasslands of eastern and southeastern Africa, where its natural habitats are dry savannah, moist savannah, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It has a very wide range and is common in places, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".[1] [more]
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Genus Eurocephalus:
White-crowned shrike / Weißscheitelwürger (Eurocephalus anguitimens)
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Description

The southern white-crowned shrike (Eurocephalus anguitimens) is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savannah.[1] [more]
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Family Corvidae (Krähenverwandte):
Genus Cyanocitta:
Genus Corvus (Crows):
White-necked raven / Geierrabe (Corvus albicollis)
Alternate classification: Corvus albicolis
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Wikipedia: White-necked raven Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-2009-white-necked-raven.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-necked raven (Corvus albicollis) is somewhat smaller (50–54 cm in length) than the common raven or its nearest relative, the thick-billed raven C. crassirostris. It is native to eastern and southern Africa. [more]
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Cape crow / Kapkrähe (Corvus capensis)
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Wikipedia: Cape crow Source: WIKIPEDIA Cape_crow.jpg
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Description

The Cape crow or black crow (Corvus capensis) is slightly larger (48–50 cm in length) than the carrion crow and is completely black with a slight gloss of purple in its feathers. It has proportionately longer legs, wings and tail too and has a much longer, slimmer bill that seems to be adapted for probing into the ground for invertebrates. The head feathers have a coppery-purple gloss and the throat feathers are quite long and fluffed out in some calls and displays. [more]
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Pied crow / Schildrabe (Corvus albus)
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Wikipedia: Pied crow Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Corvus_albus_-Etosha_National_Park%2C_Namibia-8.jpg
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Description

The pied crow (Corvus albus) is a widely distributed African bird species in the crow genus. [more]
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Genus Pica (Magpies):
Genus Aphelocoma:
Genus Perisoreus:
Genus Gymnorhinus:
Genus Cyanolyca:
Genus Cyanocorax:
Genus Calocitta:
Genus Garrulus:
Genus Nucifraga:
Genus Pyrrhocorax:
Genus Cissa:
Genus Ptilostomus:
Genus Urocissa:
Genus Oriolus:
Eurasian golden oriole / Pirol (Oriolus oriolus)
Alternate classification: Oriolus oriolus oriolus
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Wikimedia Eurasian golden oriole. Source: WIKIPEDIA Wikimedia Eurasian golden oriole.jpg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2010-06-14.

Description

Pirol: auffälligen Sexualdimorphismus. Wo/Habitat: lichter Auenwälder, Bruchwälder und gewässernaher Gehölze. Ebenso zählen Laub-, Misch- und Nadelwälder sowie Parks, große Gärten, Friedhöfe, Streuobstwiesen, hohe Obstbäume, Windschutzgürtel und Alleen zu seinen Brutgebieten, wo er sich überwiegend im Kronendach höherer Bäume aufhält. Der Verbreitungsschwerpunkt liegt hier im kontinentaleren Osteuropa. knapp amselgross; Presence april 15 - September 15 https://www.vogelwarte.ch/de/vögel/vögel-der-schweiz/pirol
General: In Western Europe they prefer open broadleaf forests and plantations, copses, riverine forest, orchards, large gardens.They reside in Switzerland from mid-April to mid-September, breeding in mid-May to mid-July. They predominate near the German and French borders, from Lake Constance to Geneva. I want to try to see one at Neeracherried or Thurauen.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL V
Etymology: [9] Albertus Magnus used the Latin form oriolus in about 1250 and erroneously stated that it was onomatopoeic because of the golden oriole's song. [Link]
Geography: Wikipedia: only member of the oriole family of passerine birds breeding in Northern Hemisphere temperate regions. It is a summer migrant in Europe and western Asia and spends the winter season in central and southern Africa. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 09-17
Breeding: 05-21 - 07-20
Migration in: 04-20 - 06-09
Migration out: 07-10 - 09-17
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Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=24 cm, wingspan=44-47 cm, weight=56-79 g
Habitats: Forest

Vocalisation

Song: A soft, lowish whistling. In my opinion, the golden oriole has a beautiful voice, but no imagination as to melody - it's always the same few notes.
Song: Varied repertoire, but song and common contact call very distinct. Song a series of 1-2 seconds long phrases of 3-5 yodeling, clear, fluting notes, interspersed with 2-3 second pauses. Tone very full-bodied, melodic and pleasing. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: stereotype melodic, slow, Frequency: 0-1 KHz Singing season: 04-22 - 09-21
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC567973 eurasian golden oriole song.mp3 (song)


Calls: Flötenrufen Oft wird der Gesang allerdings vom Star treffend ähnlich nachgeahmt. [Link]
Contact call surprisingly different: A forced, drawn "weeackt", slightly resembling Jay, but less harsh, and much more nasal. Other sounds include a Wryneck-like warning call. [Link] 3 somewhat harsh ascending notes, more melodic than a Eurasian jay call
XC565722 eurasian golden oriole call.

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC565722 eurasian golden oriole call.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: Call melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz),
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African black-headed oriole / Maskenpirol (Oriolus larvatus)
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Wikipedia: African black-headed oriole Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Orop%C3%A9ndola_enmascarada_%28Oriolus_larvatus%29%2C_parque_nacional_Kruger%2C_Sud%C3%A1frica%2C_2018-07-25%2C_DD_44.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The black-headed oriole (Oriolus larvatus) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is found in Africa and has a very striking appearance with a bright yellow body, contrasting black head and flesh-coloured beak. [more]
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African golden-oriole / Schwarzohrpirol (Oriolus auratus)
Also known as: African golden oriole
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Wikipedia: African golden-oriole Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_golden_oriole_%28Oriolus_auratus_notatus%29.jpg
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Description


The African golden oriole (Oriolus auratus), or African oriole, is a member of the oriole family of passerine birds which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara desert. [more]
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Genus Cnemophilus:
Genus Loboparadisea:
Genus Melampitta:
Genus Artamus:
Genus Cyanopica:
Genus Platylophus:
Genus Sphecotheres:
Genus Podoces:
Genus Zavattariornis:
Genus Crypsirina:
Genus Dendrocitta:
Genus Platysmurus:
Genus Temnurus:
Genus Pityriasis:
Genus Coracornis:
Genus Hylocitrea:
Family Vireonidae (Vireos):
Subfamily Cyclarhinae (Peppershrikes):
Genus Cyclarhis:
Subfamily Vireoninae (Shrike-vireos):
Genus Vireo:
Subfamily Vireolaniinae (Vireos and greenlets):
Genus Vireolanius:
Genus Hylophilus:
Family Orthonychidae (Logrunners):
Genus Orthonyx (Chowchillas):
Family Malaconotidae:
Genus Laniarius:
Southern boubou / Flötenwürger (Laniarius ferrugineus)
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Wikipedia: Southern boubou Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Laniarius_ferrugineus00.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The southern boubou (Laniarius ferrugineus) ('ferrugineus' - rust-coloured) is a bushshrike. Though these passerine birds and their relations were once included with true shrikes in the Laniidae, they are not closely related to that family. [more]
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Tropical boubou (Laniarius major)
Alternate classification: Laniarius aethiopicus major
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Wikipedia: Tropical boubou Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Tropical_Boubou%2C_Sakania%2C_DRC_%289436772164%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The tropical boubou or bell shrike (Laniarius major) is a medium-sized passerine bird of sub-Saharan Africa. This very diverse "species" with its numerous subspecies and morphs has since long posed a taxonomic problem, and recent research suggests it is a cryptic species complex that has now been split into several species.[2] [more]
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Crimson-breasted gonolek / Rotbauchwürger (Laniarius atrococcineus)
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Wikipedia: Crimson-breasted gonolek Source: WIKIPEDIA Laniarius_atrococcineus_-Pretoria%2C_South_Africa-8_%282%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The crimson-breasted shrike (Laniarius atrococcineus) or the crimson-breasted gonolek, ('gonolek' - supposedly imitative of its call),[2] or the crimson-breasted boubou, is a southern African bird. It has black upper parts with a white flash on the wing, and bright scarlet underparts. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as a "least-concern species".[1] [more]
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Genus Telophorus:
Bokmakierie / Bokmakiriwürger (Telophorus zeylonus)
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First observed in South Africa on 2009-10-24.

Description

Seen in South Africa and related to our red-backed shrike, bird of the year in 2020.
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Olive bushshrike / Olivwürger (Telophorus olivaceus)
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Wikipedia: Olive bushshrike Source: WIKIPEDIA Olive_Bushshrike_%28Telophorus_olivaceus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The olive bushshrike (Chlorophoneus olivaceus) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. [more]
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Four-coloured bushshrike / Perrin-Würger (Telophorus viridis)
Also known as: Four-colored bushshrike
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Wikipedia: Four-coloured bushshrike Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Telophorus_quadricolor_1884.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The gorgeous bushshrike (Telophorus viridis) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is also known as the four-coloured bushshrike. Some use the name gorgeous bushshrike for the subspecies Telophorus viridis viridis only. [more]
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Genus Dryoscopus:
Black-backed puffback / Schneeballwürger (Dryoscopus cubla)
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Wikipedia: Black-backed puffback Source: WIKIPEDIA 690V4679_-_Flickr_-_Lip_Kee%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black-backed puffback (Dryoscopus cubla) is a species of passerine bird in the family Malaconotidae. They are common to fairly common sedentary bushshrikes in various wooded habitats in Africa south of the equator. They restlessly move about singly, in pairs or family groups, and generally frequent tree canopies. Like others of its genus, the males puff out the loose rump and lower back feathers in display, to assume a remarkable ball-like appearance.[2] They draw attention to themselves by their varied repertoire of whistling, clicking and rasping sounds. Their specific name cubla, originated with Francois Levaillant, who derived it from a native southern African name, where the "c" is an onomatopoeic click sound.[3] None of the other five puffback species occur in southern Africa. [more]
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Genus Malaconotus:
Grey-headed bushshrike / Graukopfwürger (Malaconotus blanchoti)
Also known as: Gray-headed bushshrike
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Wikipedia: Grey-headed bushshrike Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Grey-headed_Bushshrike_%28Malaconotus_blanchoti%29_in_tree.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The grey-headed bushshrike (Malaconotus blanchoti) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, although relatively absent in Central and Southern Africa. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and moist savannah. [more]
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Genus Tchagra:
Brown-crowned tchagra / Dorntschagra (Tchagra australis)
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Wikipedia: Brown-crowned tchagra Source: WIKIPEDIA Brown-crowned_Tchagra.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The brown-crowned tchagra (Tchagra australis) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. [more]
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Black-crowned tchagra / Senegaltschagra (Tchagra senegalus)
Alternate classification: Tchagra senegala
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Wikipedia: Black-crowned tchagra Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Black-crowned_Tchagra%2C_Tchagra_senegala.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black-crowned tchagra (Tchagra senegalus) is a bushshrike. This family of passerine birds is closely related to the true shrikes in the family Laniidae, and was once included in that group. [more]
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Southern tchagra / Kaptschagra (Tchagra tchagra)
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Wikipedia: Southern tchagra Source: WIKIPEDIA Tchagra_Southern_2013_02_24a.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The southern tchagra (Tchagra tchagra) is a passerine bird found in dense scrub and coastal bush in southern and south-eastern South Africa and Swaziland. [more]
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Genus Nilaus:
Brubru / Brubru (Nilaus afer)
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Wikipedia: Brubru Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Brubru.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The brubru (Nilaus afer) is a species of bushshrike (family Malconotidae) found in most of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only member of the genus Nilaus. [more]
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Genus Rhodophoneus:
Genus Chlorophoneus:
Black-fronted bushshrike / Graustirnwürger (Chlorophoneus nigrifrons)
Alternate classification: Telophorus nigrifrons, Telophorus nigrifrons
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Wikipedia: Black-fronted bushshrike Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-MalaconotusManningiKeulemans.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black-fronted bushshrike (Chlorophoneus nigrifrons) is a passerine bird of the bushshrike family, Malaconotidae. It inhabits forests mainly in East Africa. It forms a superspecies with the many-colored bushshrike (C. multicolor) and the two are sometimes considered to be a single species. [more]
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Sulphur-breasted bushshrike / Orangebrustwürger (Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus)
Alternate classification: Telophorus sulfureopectus, Telophorus sulfureopectus
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Wikipedia: Sulphur-breasted bushshrike Source: WIKIPEDIA Chlorophoneus_sulfureopectus%2C_Polokwane_Wildtuin.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The orange-breasted bushshrike or sulphur-breasted bushshrike (Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa (relatively absent from most of Central, Southern and the Horn of Africa). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna and moist savanna. Another species, Braun's bushshrike, is sometimes called orange-breasted bushshrike, as well. [more]
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Family Dicruridae:
Genus Dicrurus:
Common square-tailed drongo / Geradschwanzdrongo (Dicrurus ludwigii)
Alternate classification: Edolius ludwigii
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Wikipedia: Common square-tailed drongo Source: WIKIPEDIA Square-tailed_Drongo_%28Dicrurus_ludwigii%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The common square-tailed drongo (Dicrurus ludwigii), formerly the square-tailed drongo, is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in parts of southern Africa. [more]
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Fork-tailed drongo / Trauerdrongo (Dicrurus adsimilis)
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Wikipedia: Fork-tailed drongo Source: WIKIPEDIA Fork-tailed_Drongo_%28Dicrurus_adsimilis%29_2.jpg
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Description

The fork-tailed drongo, also called the common drongo, African drongo, or savanna drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis), is a species of drongo in the family Dicruridae, which are medium-sized[2] passerine birds of the Old World. It is native to the tropics, subtropics and temperate zones of the Afrotropics. Its range was formerly considered to include Asia, but the Asian species is now called the black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus). [more]
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Genus Erythrocercus:
Livingstone's flycatcher / Gelbbauch-Spreizschwanz (Erythrocercus livingstonei)
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Wikipedia: Livingstone's flycatcher Source: WIKIPEDIA Livingstone%27s_Flycatcher_-_Malawi_S4E3726_%2818824261563%29.jpg
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Description

Livingstone's flycatcher (Erythrocercus livingstonei) is a species of bird in the family Erythrocercidae. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. [more]
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Genus Machaerirhynchus:
Family Irenidae:
Genus Chloropsis:
Genus Irena:
Family Callaeidae:
Genus Callaeas:
Genus Heteralocha:
Genus Philesturnus:
Subfamily Pachycephalidae (Whistlers):
Genus Pachycephala:
Genus Turnagra:
Genus Colluricincla:
Genus Pitohui:
Genus Rhagologus:
Genus Daphoenositta:
Genus Falcunculus:
Genus Oreoica:
Genus Aleadryas:
Genus Eulacestoma:
Genus Pachycare:
Genus Pseudorectes:
Genus Melanorectes:
Genus Ornorectes:
Family Cinclosomatidae:
Genus Ptilorrhoa:
Genus Eupetes:
Genus Androphobus:
Genus Psophodes:
Genus Cinclosoma:
Genus Ifrita:
Family Vangidae:
Genus Schetba:
Genus Cyanolanius:
Genus Oriolia:
Genus Newtonia:
Genus Leptopterus:
Genus Vanga:
Genus Euryceros:
Genus Hypositta:
Genus Falculea:
Genus Tylas:
Genus Artamella:
Genus Xenopirostris:
Genus Calicalicus:
Family Monarchidae:
Genus Terpsiphone:
African paradise-flycatcher / Graubrust-Paradiesschnäpper (Terpsiphone viridis)
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Wikipedia: African paradise-flycatcher Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Terpsiphone_viridis_-_African_Paradise_Flycatcher.jpg
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Description

The African paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis) is a medium-sized passerine bird. The two central tail feathers of the male are extended into streamers that commonly are more than twice as long as the body. The female tail feathers are of moderate length and without streamers. The upper parts of the male body, wings, and tail are boldly coloured in chestnut or rusty shades, but the underparts and the head are variably grey to blue-gray, with the head of the mature male being darker, commonly glossy black with greenish highlights. The beak and other bare areas, including a wattle ring round the eye, match the colour of the surrounding feathers. The female coloration is similar, though not so showy and glossy and with the head paler. [more]
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Genus Hypothymis:
Genus Myiagra:
Genus Trochocercus:
African crested-flycatcher (Trochocercus cyanomelas)
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Wikipedia: African crested-flycatcher Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Crested-Flycatcher_%28Trochocercus_cyanomelas%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The blue-mantled crested flycatcher or African crested flycatcher (Trochocercus cyanomelas) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found in eastern and south-eastern Africa. [more]
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Genus Pomarea:
Genus Monarcha:
Genus Grallina:
Genus Chasiempis:
Genus Arses:
Genus Neolalage:
Genus Clytorhynchus:
Genus Mayrornis:
Genus Metabolus:
Genus Eutrichomyias:
Genus Symposiachrus:
Genus Carterornis:
Family Prionopidae:
Genus Prionops:
White helmetshrike / Weißschopf-Brillenwürger (Prionops plumatus)
Alternate classification: Prionops plumata
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Wikipedia: White helmetshrike Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White_Helmetshrike.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-crested helmetshrike (Prionops plumatus), also known as the white helmetshrike, is a species of passerine bird in the Vanga family Vangidae, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae. [more]
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Genus Tephrodornis:
Genus Philentoma:
Subfamily Platysteiridae:
Genus Platysteira:
Black-throated wattle-eye / Schwarzkehl-Lappenschnäpper (Platysteira peltata)
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Wikipedia: Black-throated wattle-eye Source: WIKIPEDIA Female_Black-throated_Wattle-eye_%28Platysteira_peltata%29_front_view.jpg
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Description

The black-throated wattle-eye (Platysteira peltata) is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Genus Batis:
Chinspot batis / Weißflankenschnäpper (Batis molitor)
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Wikipedia: Chinspot batis Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Chinspot_batis%2C_Batis_molitor%2C_at_Pilanesberg_National_Park%2C_Northwest_Province%2C_South_Africa_%2828202590270%29%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The chinspot batis (Batis molitor) is a small songbird of the genus Batis in the family Platysteiridae which is a common and widespread species in the woodlands of southern Africa from the Eastern Cape north to 3°N in southern Kenya and Gabon. It forms a superspecies with other rather similar members of the genus Batis. [more]
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Pririt batis / Priritschnäpper (Batis pririt)
Alternate classification: Muscicapa pririt
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Wikipedia: Pririt batis Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Pririt_batis_%28Batis_pririt_affinis%29_male.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The pririt batis (Batis pririt) also known as the pririt puff-back flycatcher or pririt puffback, is a small passerine bird in the wattle-eye family. It is resident in Southern Africa and southwestern Angola. [more]
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Cape batis / Kapschnäpper (Batis capensis)
Alternate classification: Muscicapa capensis
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Wikipedia: Cape batis Source: WIKIPEDIA Bosbontrokkie_vroulik.png
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Cape batis (Batis capensis) is a small, stout insect-eating passerine bird in the wattle-eye family. It is endemic to the Afromontane forests of southern Africa. [more]
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Woodward's batis / Zuluschnäpper (Batis fratrum)
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Wikipedia: Woodward's batis Source: WIKIPEDIA Woodwards_Batis_%28Batis_fratrum%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Woodward's batis (Batis fratrum), also known as Woodwards' batis or the Zululand batis, is a species of small bird in the wattle-eyes family, Platysteiridae. It occurs in southeastern Africa where it is found in woodlands and forests. [more]
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Genus Bias:
Genus Lanioturdus:
Genus Pseudobias:
Genus Dyaphorophyia:
Family Campephagidae (Cuckooshrikes):
Genus Coracina:
White-breasted cuckooshrike / Weißbrust-Raupenfänger (Coracina pectoralis)
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Wikipedia: White-breasted cuckooshrike Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Coracina_pectoralis%2C_Groenkloof_NR.jpg
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Description

The white-breasted cuckooshrike (Ceblepyris pectoralis) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and dry savanna. [more]
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Grey cuckooshrike (Coracina caesia)
Also known as: Gray cuckooshrike
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Wikipedia: Grey cuckooshrike Source: WIKIPEDIA Greycuckooshrike.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The grey cuckooshrike (Ceblepyris caesius) is a species of bird in the cuckooshrike family Campephagidae. It is a medium-sized forest bird, with grey to blue-grey plumage and large black eyes. There are two subspecies that occur in forest patches of southern and central Africa respectively. [more]
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Genus Campephaga:
Black cuckoo-shrike / Mohrenraupenfresser (Campephaga flava)
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Wikipedia: Black cuckoo-shrike Source: WIKIPEDIA Black_Cuckoo-Shrike_fem_-_Kenya_0322_%2816840367358%29.jpg
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Description

The black cuckooshrike (Campephaga flava) is a species of bird in the cuckooshrike family Campephagidae. The species is closely related to Petit's cuckooshrike and the red-shouldered cuckooshrike, and forms a superspecies with them. It is also known as the African black cuckooshrike.[2] [more]
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Genus Lalage:
Genus Pericrocotus:
Genus Hemipus:
Genus Campochaera:
Genus Lobotos:
Genus Cyanograucalus:
Genus Edolisoma:

Family Rhabdornithidae:

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Family Thraupidae (Tanagers):

Genus Ramphocelus:
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Genus Certhidea:
Genus Geospiza:
Genus Rhodinocichla:
Genus Chlorophanes:
Genus Chlorothraupis:
Genus Chrysothlypis:
Genus Cnemoscopus:
Genus Conothraupis:
Genus Creurgops:
Genus Cypsnagra:
Genus Dacnis:
Genus Delothraupis:
Genus Diglossa:
Genus Eucometis:
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Genus Hemithraupis:
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Genus Lanio:
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Genus Nemosia:
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Family Stenostiridae:

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Genus Culicicapa:
Genus Stenostira:
Fairy flycatcher / Elfensänger (Stenostira scita)
Alternate classification: fairy warbler
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Wikipedia: Fairy flycatcher Source: WIKIPEDIA Fairy_Warbler_-_South_Africa_S4E7312_%2817143048570%29.jpg
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Description

The fairy flycatcher or fairy warbler (Stenostira scita) is a small passerine bird. Formerly placed in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae, it is now separated with some other "odd flycatchers" as the new family Stenostiridae (Beresford et al. 2005, Fuchs et al. 2006). It is the only member of the genus Stenostira. [more]
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Family Hyliotidae:

Genus Hyliota:
Southern hyliota / Maschona-Hyliota / Maschonahyliota (Hyliota australis)
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Wikipedia: Southern hyliota Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Southern_Hyliota_specimen_RWD.jpg
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Description

The southern hyliota (Hyliota australis) is a species of Hyliota. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savanna. [more]
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Genus Myzornis:

Genus Neolestes:

Genus Calyptura:

Genus Poliolais:

Order Charadriiformes (Shorebirds and others / Regenpfeiferartige):

Family Laridae (Gulls / Reiher):

Subfamily Larinae (Möwen):
Genus Larus:
Kelp gull / Dominikanermöwe (Larus dominicanus)
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Wikipedia: Kelp gull Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-SouthShetland-2016-Livingston_Island_%28Hannah_Point%29%E2%80%93Kelp_gull_%28Larus_dominicanus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: South America, Africa.

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Genus Chroicocephalus:
Grey-headed gull / Graukopfmöwe (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus)
Alternate classification: Larus cirrocephalus
Also known as: Grey-hooded gull, Gray-headed gull, Gray-hooded gull
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Wikipedia: Grey-headed gull Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Graukopf-M%C3%B6we_Larus_cirrocephalus_090501_We_150.JPG
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: South America, Africa.
General: The grey-headed gull (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus), also known as the grey-hooded gull, is a small gull which breeds patchily in South America and Africa south of the Sahara. It is not truly migratory, but is more widespread in winter. This species has occurred as a rare vagrant to North America, Italy and Spain. As is the case with many gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus. [more]
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Hartlaub's gull / Hartlaubmöwe (Chroicocephalus hartlaubii)
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Wikipedia: Hartlaub's gull Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Chroicocephalus_hartlaubii.jpg
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Description

Hartlaub's gull (Chroicocephalus hartlaubii), also known as the king gull, is a small gull, which is a non-migratory breeding resident endemic to the Atlantic Ocean coastline of South Africa and Namibia. Although it is predominantly coastal or estuarine, it is not a pelagic species, and is rarely seen at sea far from land. It was formerly sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the silver gull (C. novaehollandiae), and, as is the case with many gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus but is now placed in the genus Chroicocephalus. [more]
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Genus Rissa:
Genus Pinguinus:
Genus Pagophila:
Genus Gelochelidon:
Genus Creagrus:
Genus Xema:
Genus Rynchops:
Black skimmer / Schwarzmantel-Scherenschnabel (Rynchops niger)
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Black skimmers near Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 10:11:18 Yucatan
First observed in Yucatan on 2023-04-15.

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: The black skimmer (Rynchops niger) is a tern-like seabird, one of three very similar birds species in the skimmer genus Rynchops in the gull family Laridae. It breeds in North and South America. Northern populations winter in the warmer waters of the Caribbean and the tropical and subtropical Pacific coasts, but the South American races make only shorter movements in response to annual floods which extend their feeding areas in the river shallows. [more]
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African skimmer / Braunmantel-Scherenschnabel (Rynchops flavirostris)
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Nesting bird, perhaps african skimmer. 2016-09-29 15:07:02 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-29.

Description

The African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris) is a near-threatened species of bird belonging to the skimmer genus Rynchops in the family Laridae. It is found along rivers, lakes and lagoons in Sub-Saharan Africa.[1] [more]
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Genus Chlidonias:
Black tern / Trauerseeschwalbe (Chlidonias niger)
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Trauerseeschwalbe. 2024-08-24 18:51:27 Klingnauer Stausee (man-made lake)
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-08-24.

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 1
Vocalization: Moderately vocal. [Link]

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Physical details

Physical details: length=22-24 cm, wingspan=64-68 cm, weight=60-86 g
Habitats: River and lake
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Genus Anous:
Lesser noddy / Schlankschnabelnoddi (Anous tenuirostris)
Alternate classification: Sterna tenuirostris
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Wikipedia: Lesser noddy Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Anous_tenuirostris_01.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Gygis:
Common white-tern / Feenseeschwalbe (Gygis alba)
Also known as: White tern
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Wikipedia: Common white-tern Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White_tern_with_fish.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: The white tern (Gygis alba) is a small seabird found across the tropical oceans of the world. It is sometimes known as the fairy tern although this name is potentially confusing as it is also the common name of Sternula nereis. Other names for the species include angel tern and white noddy in English, and manu-o-Kū in Hawaiian. [more]
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Genus Larosterna:
Genus Phaetusa:
Genus Rhodostethia:
Genus Leucophaeus:
Franklin's gull / Präriemöwe (Leucophaeus pipixcan)
Alternate classification: Leucopheus pipixcan
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Wikipedia: Franklin's gull Source: WIKIPEDIA Franklin%27s_Gull%2C_Calgary.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: Franklin's gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan) is a small (length 12.6–14.2 in, 32–36 cm) gull.[2] The genus name Leucophaeus is from Ancient Greek leukos, "white", and phaios, "dusky". The specific pipixcan is a Nahuatl name for a type of gull.[3][4] [more]
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Genus Hydroprogne:
Genus Onychoprion:
Genus Sternula:
Damara tern / Damaraseeschwalbe (Sternula balaenarum)
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Wikipedia: Damara tern Source: WIKIPEDIA Damara_Tern_%288077271589%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Damara tern (Sternula balaenarum) is a species of small tern in the family Laridae which breeds in the southern summer in southern Africa and migrates to tropical African coasts to winter. [more]
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Genus Thalasseus:
Elegant tern / Schmuckseeschwalbe (Thalasseus elegans)
Alternate classification: Sterna elegans
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Wikipedia: Elegant tern Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Elegant_Tern_Bolsa_Chica.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: The elegant tern (Thalasseus elegans) is a tern in the family Laridae. It breeds on the Pacific coasts of the southern United States and Mexico and winters south to Peru, Ecuador and Chile. [more]
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Sandwich tern / Brandseeschwalbe (Thalasseus sandvicensis)
Alternate classification: Sterna sandvicensis
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Sandwich tern in flight with distinct yellow tipped bill. 2023-09-27 12:28:34 Florida
First observed in Costa Rica on 2018-03-11.

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 2

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=36-41 cm, wingspan=95-105 cm, weight=215-275 g
Habitats: River and lake
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Genus Hydrocoloeus:
Genus Procelsterna:
Genus Saundersilarus:
Genus Ichthyaetus:

Family Charadriidae (Regenpfeifer):

Genus Vanellus:
Blacksmith lapwing / Waffenkiebitz (Vanellus armatus)
Alternate classification: Hoplopterus armatus
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A blacksmith lapwing. 2016-09-27 07:35:48 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-27.

Description

General: The blacksmith lapwing or blacksmith plover (Vanellus armatus) is a lapwing species that occurs commonly from Kenya through central Tanzania to southern and southwestern Africa. The vernacular name derives from the repeated metallic 'tink, tink, tink' alarm call, which suggests a blacksmith's hammer striking an anvil. [more]
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Black-winged lapwing / Schwarzflügelkiebitz (Vanellus melanopterus)
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Wikipedia: Black-winged lapwing Source: WIKIPEDIA Black-winged_Lapwing_-_Mara_-_KenyaIMG_3644.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black-winged lapwing or greater black-winged lapwing (Vanellus melanopterus) is an east African species that is found from the Ethiopian highlands in the north to central Kenya (race V. m. melanopterus), and again at middle to coastal elevations in eastern South Africa (race V. m. minor). It is a habitat specialist of short grass in well-watered temperate grasslands. They may move about locally to find ideal situations, often at night. In their tightly grouped flying flocks they resemble plovers. [more]
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Long-toed lapwing / Langzehenkiebitz (Vanellus crassirostris)
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Wikipedia: Long-toed lapwing Source: WIKIPEDIA Long-toed_Lapwing_-_Mara_-_KenyaIMG_4271.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The long-toed lapwing (Vanellus crassirostris) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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White-headed lapwing / Weißscheitelkiebitz (Vanellus albiceps)
Alternate classification: Xiphidiopterus albiceps
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Wikipedia: White-headed lapwing Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White-crowned_Lapwing_%287281408152%29%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-crowned lapwing, white-headed lapwing, white-headed plover or white-crowned plover (Vanellus albiceps) is a medium-sized wader. It is resident throughout tropical Africa, usually near large rivers. [more]
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Crowned lapwing / Kronenkiebitz (Vanellus coronatus)
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Wikipedia: Crowned lapwing Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Avefr%C3%ADa_coronada_%28Vanellus_coronatus%29%2C_Santuario_de_Rinocerontes_Khama%2C_Botsuana%2C_2018-08-02%2C_DD_22.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The crowned lapwing (Vanellus coronatus), or crowned plover, is a bird of the lapwing subfamily that occurs contiguously from the Red Sea coast of Somalia to southern and southwestern Africa. It is an adaptable and numerous species, with bold and noisy habits. It is related to the more localized black-winged and Senegal lapwings, with which it shares some plumage characteristics. [more]
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Wattled lapwing / Senegalkiebitz (Vanellus senegallus)
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Wikipedia: Wattled lapwing Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_wattled_lapwing_%28Vanellus_senegallus_senegallus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African wattled lapwing (Vanellus senegallus), also known as the Senegal wattled plover or simply wattled lapwing, is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. It is a resident breeder in most of sub-Saharan Africa outside the rainforests, although it has seasonal movements. [more]
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Senegal lapwing / Trauerkiebitz (Vanellus lugubris)
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Wikipedia: Senegal lapwing Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Senegal_Lapwing_-_Vanellus_lugubris.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Senegal lapwing or lesser black-winged lapwing (Vanellus lugubris) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Genus Hoplopterus:
Genus Charadrius:
Caspian plover / Wermutregenpfeifer (Charadrius asiaticus)
Alternate classification: Eupoda asiatica
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Wikipedia: Caspian plover Source: WIKIPEDIA Charadrius_asiaticus.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Caspian plover (Charadrius asiaticus) is a wader in the plover family of birds. The genus name Charadrius is a Late Latin word for a yellowish bird mentioned in the fourth-century Vulgate. It derives from Ancient Greek kharadrios a bird found in ravines and river valleys (kharadra, "ravine"). The specific asiaticus is Latin and means "Asian", although in binomials it usually means the type locality was India.[2] [more]
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Kittlitz's plover / Hirtenregenpfeifer (Charadrius pecuarius)
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Wikipedia: Kittlitz's plover Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Kittlitz%27s_plover_%28Charadrius_pecuarius%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Kittlitz's plover (Charadrius pecuarius) is a small shorebird (35-40 g) in the family Charadriidae that breeds near coastal and inland saltmarshes, sandy or muddy riverbanks or alkaline grasslands with short vegetation. It is native to much of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Nile Delta and Madagascar. It is thought to be mainly monogamous and has monomorphic plumage. [more]
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Three-banded plover / Dreibandregenpfeifer (Charadrius tricollaris)
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Wikipedia: Three-banded plover Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Three-banded_plover_%28Charadrius_tricollaris%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The three-banded plover, or three-banded sandplover (Charadrius tricollaris), is a small wader. This plover is resident in much of eastern and southern Africa and Madagascar, mainly on inland rivers, pools, and lakes. Its nest is a bare scrape on shingle. This species is often seen as single individuals, but it will form small flocks. It hunts by sight for insects, worms and other invertebrates. Three-banded plovers have a sharp whistled weeet-weet call. [more]
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Chestnut-banded plover / Fahlregenpfeifer (Charadrius pallidus)
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Wikipedia: Chestnut-banded plover Source: WIKIPEDIA Chestnut-banded_Plover_-_Ndutu_-_Tanzania_0263.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The chestnut-banded plover (Charadrius pallidus) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. This species has a large range, being distributed across Southern Africa. However, it occupies a rather small area. [more]
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White-fronted plover / Weißstirn-Regenpfeifer (Charadrius marginatus)
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Wikipedia: White-fronted plover Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White-fronted_plover_%28Charadrius_marginatus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-fronted plover or white-fronted sandplover (Charadrius marginatus) is a small (45-50 g) shorebird of the family Charadriidae that inhabits sandy beaches, dunes, mudflats and the shores of rivers and lakes in sub-saharan Africa and Madagascar. It nests in small shallow scrapes in the ground and lays clutches of 1-3 eggs. The species is monogamous and long-lived, with a life expectancy of approximately 11 years. The vast majority of pairs that mate together stay together during the following years of breeding and retain the same territory. The white-fronted plover has a similar appearance to the Kentish plover, with a white fore crown and dark bands connecting the eyes to the bill. [more]
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Genus Elseyornis:
Genus Oreopholus:
Genus Thinornis:
Genus Pluvialis:
American golden-plover / Wanderregenpfeifer (Pluvialis dominica)
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Wikipedia: American golden-plover Source: WIKIPEDIA Pluvialis_dominica1.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: The American golden plover (Pluvialis dominica), or American golden-plover is a medium-sized plover. The genus name is Latin and means relating to rain, from pluvia, "rain". It was believed that golden plovers flocked when rain was imminent. The species name dominica refers to Santo Domingo, now Hispaniola, in the West Indies.[2] [more]
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Genus Phegornis:
Genus Pluvianellus:
Genus Anarhynchus:
Genus Erythrogonys:
Genus Ibidorhyncha:
Genus Peltohyas:

Family Scolopacidae (Shorebirds / Schnepfenvögel):

Genus Calidris:
White-rumped sandpiper / Weißbürzelstrandläufer (Calidris fuscicollis)
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Wikipedia: White-rumped sandpiper Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Calidris_fuscicollis_PLAYERO_RABADILLA_BLANCA.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: The white-rumped sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) is a small shorebird that breeds in the northern tundra of Canada and Alaska. This bird can be difficult to distinguish from other similar tiny shorebirds; these are known collectively as "peeps" or "stints". [more]
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Baird's sandpiper / Bairdstrandläufer (Calidris bairdii)
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Wikipedia: Baird's sandpiper Source: WIKIPEDIA Calidris_bairdii_-Gullbringusysla%2C_Iceland-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: Baird's sandpiper (Calidris bairdii) is a small shorebird. It is among those calidrids which were formerly included in the genus Erolia, which was subsumed into the genus Calidris in 1973.[2] The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The English name and specific bairdii commemorate Spencer Fullerton Baird, 19th-century naturalist and assistant secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.[3] [more]
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Buff-breasted sandpiper / Grasläufer (Calidris subruficollis)
Alternate classification: Tryngites subruficollis
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Wikipedia: Buff-breasted sandpiper Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Tryngites_subruficollis_-USA-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: The buff-breasted sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis) is a small shorebird. The species name subruficollis is from Latin subrufus, "reddish" (from sub, "somewhat", and rufus, "rufous") and collis, "-necked/-throated" (from collum, "neck").[2] It is a calidrid sandpiper. [more]
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Genus Numenius (Curlews):
Genus Arenaria (Turnstones):
Genus Scolopax:
Genus Gallinago:
Great snipe / Doppelschnepfe (Gallinago media)
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Wikipedia: Great snipe Source: WIKIPEDIA Greatsnipe_1000.jpg
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Description

The great snipe (Gallinago media) is a small stocky wader in the genus Gallinago. This bird's breeding habitat is marshes and wet meadows with short vegetation in north-eastern Europe, including north-western Russia. Great snipes are migratory, wintering in Africa. The European breeding population is in steep decline. [more]
Vocalization: Sometimes utters a faint grunt when flushed, but is generally silent when not lekking. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

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Physical details

Physical details: length=27-29 cm, wingspan=47-50 cm, weight=150-225 g
Details

African snipe / Afrikanische Schnepfe (Gallinago nigripennis)
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Wikipedia: African snipe Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_snipe_%28Gallinago_nigripennis_aequatorialis%29.jpg
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Description

General: The African snipe (Gallinago nigripennis) also known as the Ethiopian snipe, is a small stocky wader. It breeds in eastern and southern Africa in wet mountain moorland and swamps at altitudes of 1,700–4,000 m (5,600–13,100 ft). When not breeding it disperses widely, including into coastal lowlands. [more]
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Genus Lymnocryptes:
Genus Limnodromus:
Genus Limosa:
Hudsonian godwit / Hudsonschnepfe (Limosa haemastica)
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Wikipedia: Hudsonian godwit Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Limosa_haemastica_-_Kogarah_Bay.jpg
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. The genus name Limosa is from Latin and means "muddy", from limus, "mud". The specific haemastica is from Ancient Greek and means "bloody". An 18th century name for this bird was red-breasted godwit.[2] The English term "godwit" was first recorded in about 1416–7 and is believed to imitate the bird's call.[3] [more]
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Genus Tringa:
Lesser yellowlegs / Kleiner Gelbschenkel (Tringa flavipes)
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: The lesser yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) is a medium-sized shorebird. The genus name Tringa is the New Latin name given to the green sandpiper by Aldrovandus in 1599 based on Ancient Greek trungas, a thrush-sized, white-rumped, tail-bobbing wading bird mentioned by Aristotle. The specific flavipes is from Latin flavus, "yellow", and pes, "foot".[2] [more]
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Genus Xenus:
Genus Actitis:
Genus Phalaropus:
Wilson's phalarope / Wilson-Wassertreter (Phalaropus tricolor)
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Wikipedia: Wilson's phalarope Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Phalaropus_tricolor_-_breeding_female.jpg
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, South America, Africa.
General: Wilson's phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) is a small wader. This bird, the largest of the phalaropes, breeds in the prairies of North America in western Canada and the western United States. It is migratory, wintering in inland salt lakes near the Andes in Argentina.[2] They are passage migrants through Central America around March/April and again during September/October.[3] The species is a rare vagrant to western Europe. [more]
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Genus Aphriza:
Genus Bartramia:
Genus Coenocorypha:
Genus Limicola:
Genus Prosobonia:
Genus Aechmorhynchus:

Subfamily Sterninae (Terns / Möwenverwandte):

Genus Sterna:
Antarctic tern / Antarktikseeschwalbe (Sterna vittata)
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Wikipedia: Antarctic tern Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Sterna_vittata_-_Antarctica_I.jpg
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Description

The Antarctic tern (Sterna vittata) is a seabird in the family Laridae. It ranges throughout the southern oceans and is found on small islands around Antarctica as well as on the shores of the mainland. Its diet consists primarily of small fish and crustaceans. It is very similar in appearance to the closely related Arctic tern, but it is stockier, and it is in its breeding plumage in the southern summer, when the Arctic tern has shed old feathers to get its non-breeding plumage. The Antarctic tern does not migrate like the Arctic tern does, but it can still be found on a very large range. This tern species is actually more closely related to the South American tern.[2] [more]
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White-cheeked tern / Weißwangenseeschwalbe (Sterna repressa)
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Description

The white-cheeked tern (Sterna repressa) is a species of tern in the family Laridae. It is found around the coasts on the Red Sea, around the Horn of Africa to Kenya, in the Persian Gulf and along the Iranian coast to Pakistan and western India.[2] [more]
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Family Turnicidae (Buttonquails):

Genus Turnix:
Hottentot buttonquail / Hottentottenlaufhühnchen (Turnix hottentotta)
Alternate classification: Turnix hottentottus
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Description

The Fynbos buttonquail (Turnix hottentottus) is a bird in the family Turnicidae formerly considered conspecific with the black-rumped buttonquail (Turnix nanus).[2] Several authorities still refer to this species as the Hottentot Buttonquail, however, as the word "Hottentot" is an offensive term for the Khoisan people, there has been a movement to change the vernacular name.[3] The new name highlights the specific habitat requirements of this species in the Fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region. [more]
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Black-rumped buttonquail (Turnix nanus)
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Wikipedia: Black-rumped buttonquail Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-TurnixNanaDavies.jpg
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Description

The black-rumped buttonquail (Turnix nanus) is a small species of bird in the buttonquail genus. [more]
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Family Alcidae (Alke):

Genus Uria (Murres):
Genus Aethia:
Genus Alca:
Genus Alle:
Genus Brachyramphus:
Genus Cepphus:
Genus Cyclorrhynchus:
Genus Fratercula:
Genus Ptychoramphus:
Genus Synthliboramphus:
Genus Cerorhinca:

Family Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers):

Genus Haematopus:
African oystercatcher / Schwarzer Austernfischer (Haematopus moquini)
Alternate classification: Haematopus ostralegus moquini
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Description

The African oystercatcher or African black oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini), is a large charismatic wader resident to the mainland coasts and offshore islands of southern Africa. This near-threatened oystercatcher has a population of over 6,000 adults, which breed between November and April.[9] The scientific name moquini commemorates the French naturalist Alfred Moquin-Tandon who discovered and named this species before Bonaparte.[10] [more]
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Family Glareolidae (Brachschwalbenverwandte und Stercorariidae – Raubmöwen):

Genus Glareola:
Rock pratincole / Halsband-Brachschwalbe (Glareola nuchalis)
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Wikipedia: Rock pratincole Source: WIKIPEDIA Rock_Pratincole_%28Glareola_nuchalis%29.jpg
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Description

The rock pratincole (Glareola nuchalis) is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. [more]
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Black-winged pratincole / Schwarzflügel-Brachschwalbe (Glareola nordmanni)
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Wikipedia: Black-winged pratincole Source: WIKIPEDIA Tyrkyshka.jpg
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Description

The black-winged pratincole (Glareola nordmanni) is a wader in the pratincole bird family, Glareolidae. The genus name is a diminutive of Latin glarea, "gravel", referring to a typical nesting habitat for pratincoles. The species name commemorates the Finnish-born zoologist and explorer Alexander von Nordmann.[2] [more]
Vocalization: Also see Collared Pratincole. Differs from latter by the hard parts being dryer, more clicking and staccato, while the more melodic components are more mewing. Like with Collared Pratincole beware confusion risk with Little Tern, which is similar in timbre. [Link]

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Physical details

Physical details: length=25 cm, wingspan=60-68 cm, weight=87-105 g
Details

Genus Cursorius:
Burchell's courser / Rostrennvogel (Cursorius rufus)
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Wikipedia: Burchell's courser Source: WIKIPEDIA Cursorius_rufus00a.jpg
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Description

General: Burchell's courser (Cursorius rufus) is a wader in the pratincole and courser family, Glareolidae.[2] The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell.[3] [more]
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Temminck's courser / Temminckrennvogel (Cursorius temminckii)
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Wikipedia: Temminck's courser Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Temminck%27s_courser_-_Cursorius_temminckii.jpg
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Description

Temminck's courser (Cursorius temminckii) is a bird in the pratincole and courser family, Glareolidae. It is a wader which lives in sub-Saharan Africa. It is noted for laying its dark colored ash-black eggs in the burnt bushes and grass of the African savannah.[2][3][4] [more]
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Genus Rhinoptilus:
Three-banded courser / Bindenrennvogel (Rhinoptilus cinctus)
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Wikipedia: Three-banded courser Source: WIKIPEDIA Three-banded_%28_Heuglin%27s_%29_Courser.jpg
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Description

The three-banded courser (Rhinoptilus cinctus) is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, Somaliland, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Bronze-winged courser / Amethystrennvogel (Rhinoptilus chalcopterus)
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Wikipedia: Bronze-winged courser Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Bronze-winged_Courser_%28Rhinoptilus_chalcopterus%29_%2813950665425%29.jpg
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Description

The bronze-winged courser or violet-tipped courser (Rhinoptilus chalcopterus) is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. It is found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Double-banded courser / Doppelband-Rennvogel (Rhinoptilus africanus)
Alternate classification: Smutsornis africanus
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Wikipedia: Double-banded courser Source: WIKIPEDIA 2012-double-banded-courser.jpg
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Description

The double-banded courser (Rhinoptilus africanus), also known as the two-banded courser,[2] is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. [more]
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Genus Pluvianus:
Genus Stiltia:

Family Stercorariidae:

Genus Stercorarius:
South polar skua / Südpolarskua (Stercorarius maccormicki)
Alternate classification: Catharacta maccormicki
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, Africa.
General: The south polar skua (Stercorarius maccormicki) is a large seabird in the skua family, Stercorariidae. An older name for the bird is MacCormick's skua, after explorer and naval surgeon Robert McCormick, who first collected the type specimen. This species and the other large Southern Hemisphere skuas, such as the great skua, are sometimes placed in a separate genus Catharacta. [more]
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Southern skua / Subantarktikskua (Stercorarius antarcticus)
Alternate classification: Catharacta skua antarctica
Also known as: Brown skua, Brown skua
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Wikipedia: Southern skua Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Stercorarius_antarcticus_-Godthul%2C_South_Georgia%2C_British_Overseas_Territories%2C_UK_-landing-8.jpg
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Description


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Family Jacanidae (Jacanas):

Genus Irediparra:
Genus Jacana:
Genus Actophilornis:
African jacana / Blaustirn-Blatthühnchen (Actophilornis africanus)
Alternate classification: Parra africana
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African jacana. 2016-09-23 09:30:12 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-23.

Description

General: The African jacana (Actophilornis africanus) is a wader in the family Jacanidae, identifiable by long toes and long claws that enable them to walk on floating vegetation in shallow lakes, their preferred habitat. Jacanas are found worldwide within the tropical zone, and this species is found in sub-saharan Africa. For the origin and pronunciation of the name, see Jacanidae. [more]
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Genus Hydrophasianus:
Genus Metopidius:
Genus Microparra:
Lesser jacana / Zwergblatthühnchen (Microparra capensis)
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Wikipedia: Lesser jacana Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Lesser_Jacana%2C_Microparra_capensis%2C_Chobe_River%2C_Botswana.jpg
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Description

The lesser jacana (Microparra capensis) is a species of bird in the family Jacanidae. It is monotypic within the genus Microparra.[2] [more]
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Family Burhinidae (Triele, Haematopodidae – Austernfischer und Recurvirostridae – Säbelschnäblerverwandte):

Genus Burhinus:
Spotted thick-knee / Kaptriel (Burhinus capensis)
Alternate classification: Oedicnemus capensis
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Wikipedia: Spotted thick-knee Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Dikkop_-_Burhinus_capensis%2C_crop.jpg
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Description

The spotted thick-knee (Burhinus capensis), also known as the spotted dikkop or Cape thick-knee, is a wader in the family Burhinidae. It is native to tropical regions of central and southern Africa. [more]
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Water thick-knee / Wassertriel (Burhinus vermiculatus)
Alternate classification: Oedicnemus vermiculatus
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Wikipedia: Water thick-knee Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Water_Thick-knee_%28Burhinus_vermiculatus%29_close-up_%2816608927739%29.jpg
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Description

The water thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus), or water dikkop is a species of bird in the thick-knee family Burhinidae. The species is found across sub-Saharan Africa, usually close to water. [more]
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Family Rostratulidae:

Genus Rostratula:
Genus Nycticryphes:

Family Chionididae:

Genus Chionis:
Snowy sheathbill / Weißgesicht-Scheidenschnabel (Chionis albus)
Alternate classification: Chionis alba
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Wikipedia: Snowy sheathbill Source: WIKIPEDIA Chionis_blanc_-_Pale-faced_Sheathbill.jpg
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Description

The snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus), also known as the greater sheathbill, pale-faced sheathbill, and paddy, is one of two species of sheathbill. It is usually found on the ground. It is the only land bird native to the Antarctic continent.[3] [more]
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Family Pedionomidae:

Genus Pedionomus:

Family Recurvirostridae:

Genus Recurvirostra:
Genus Himantopus:
Genus Cladorhynchus:

Family Dromadidae:

Genus Dromas:

Order Gruiformes (Terrestrial and marshbirds / Kranichvögel):

Family Rallidae (Rails / Rallen):

Genus Fulica (Coots):
Red-knobbed coot / Kammblässhuhn (Fulica cristata)
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Wikipedia: Red-knobbed coot Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Fulica_cristata_-Cape_Town%2C_South_Africa_-adult-8.jpg
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Description

The red-knobbed coot or crested coot, (Fulica cristata), is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. [more]
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Genus Rallus:
Kaffir rail / Kapralle (Rallus caerulescens)
Alternate classification: Rallus caeruleus
Also known as: African rail
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Wikipedia: Kaffir rail Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Rail_%28Rallus_caerulescens%29.jpg
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Description

The African rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a small wetland bird of the rail family. [more]
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Genus Gallinula:
Genus Gallirallus:
Genus Laterallus:
Genus Megacrex:
Genus Porphyrio:
Allen's gallinule / Bronzesultanshuhn (Porphyrio alleni)
Alternate classification: Gallinula alleni
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Wikipedia: Allen's gallinule Source: WIKIPEDIA Porphyrio_alleni_Martien_Brand.jpg
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Description

Allen's gallinule (Porphyrio alleni), formerly known as the lesser gallinule, is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae. Its former binomial name is Porphyrula alleni. Porphyrio is the Latin for "swamphen", and alleni, like the English name, commemorates British naval officer Rear-Admiral William Allen (1792–1864).[2][3] [more]
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African swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis)
Alternate classification: Porphyrio porphyrio madagascariensis
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Wikipedia: African swamphen Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_Purple_Swamphen.jpg
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Description

The African swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis) is a species of swamphen occurring in Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It used to be considered a subspecies of the purple swamphen, which it resembles, but with bronze green or green-blue back and scapulars. [more]
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Genus Porzana:
Little crake / Kleinsumpfhuhn (Zapornia parva)
Alternate classification: Porzana parva
Also known as: Kleines Sumpfhuhn, Kleinralle, Kleines Sumpfhuhn
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Wikipedia: Little crake Source: WIKIPEDIA Porzana_parva_%2850%29.jpg
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Description

Deutschland: Brutvogel, seltener Zugvogel RL 1

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Physical details

Physical details: length=18-20 cm, wingspan=34-39 cm, weight=40-60 g
Habitats: Wetland
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Genus Anurolimnas:
Genus Aramides:
Genus Amaurornis:
Black crake / Mohrensumpfhuhn (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Alternate classification: Amaurornis flavirostris, Zapornia flavirostra
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Wikipedia: Black crake Source: WIKIPEDIA Black_Crake_-_Uganda.jpg
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Description

General: The black crake (Zapornia flavirostra) is a waterbird in the rail and crake family, Rallidae. It breeds in most of sub-Saharan Africa except in very arid areas. It undertakes some seasonal movements in those parts of its range which are subject to drought. No subspecies have been described. [more]
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Striped crake (Amaurornis marginalis)
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Wikipedia: Striped crake Source: WIKIPEDIA Aenigmatolimnas_marginalis%2C_Kgomo-kgomo-vleiland%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
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Description

The striped crake (Aenigmatolimnas marginalis) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the only species in the genus Aenigmatolimnas, having formerly been included in Porzana or in the defunct genus Poliolimnas. Its precise relationships, however, are still enigmatic. [more]
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Genus Sarothrura:
White-winged flufftail / Spiegelralle (Sarothrura ayresi)
Alternate classification: Coturnicops ayresi
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Description

The white-winged flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi) is a very rare African bird in the family Sarothruridae. Its scientific name honours South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres, who discovered it at Potchefstroom.[n 1] [more]
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Striped flufftail / Streifenralle (Sarothrura affinis)
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Wikipedia: Striped flufftail Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Sarothrura_affinis_affinis_1838.jpg
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Description

The striped flufftail (Sarothrura affinis) is a species of bird in the flufftail family Sarothruridae. It is also known as the red-tailed flufftail. The species is closely related to the Madagascar flufftail. The species has a disjunct distribution across the Afromontane of southeastern Africa, with two subspecies. The nominate subspecies S. a. affinis is found in eastern South Africa and Swaziland. S. a. antonii, named for German ornithologist Anton Reichenow, is found in eastern Zimbabwe and Mozambique, Malawi, southern Tanzania, Kenya and the south of South Sudan.[2] [more]
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Red-chested flufftail / Rotbrustralle (Sarothrura rufa)
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Wikipedia: Red-chested flufftail Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Sarothrura_rufa_rufa_1838.jpg
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Description

The red-chested flufftail (Sarothrura rufa) is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa from Liberia to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. [more]
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Buff-spotted flufftail / Tropfenralle (Sarothrura elegans)
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Wikipedia: Buff-spotted flufftail Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Male_Buff-spotted_Flufftail_in_Pigeon_Valley%2C_Durban%2C_South_Africa%2C_on_26_Jan_2014.jpg
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Description

The buff-spotted flufftail (Sarothrura elegans) is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Genus Crex:
African crake / Savannenralle (Crex egregia)
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Wikipedia: African crake Source: WIKIPEDIA CrakeAfrican2%28byMarkTittley%29_cropped_and_mirrored.jpg
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Description

The African crake (Crecopsis egregia) is a small to medium-size ground-living bird in the rail family, found in most of central to southern Africa. It is seasonally common in most of its range other than the rainforests and areas that have low annual rainfall. This crake is a partial migrant, moving away from the equator as soon as the rains provide sufficient grass cover to allow it to breed elsewhere. There have been a few records of vagrant birds reaching Atlantic islands. This species nests in a wide variety of grassland types, and agricultural land with tall crops may also be used. [more]
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Corn crake / Wachtelkönig (Crex crex)
Also known as: Grass quail, Corncrake
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Wikipedia: Corn crake Source: WIKIPEDIA Corncrake2.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 2

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 05-25 - 09-25

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=27-30 cm, wingspan=46-53 cm, weight=120-200 g
Habitats: Agricultural
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Genus Gallicrex:
Genus Coturnicops:
Genus Himantornis:
Genus Rallina:
Genus Pardirallus:
Genus Nesoclopeus:
Genus Canirallus:
Genus Amaurolimnas:
Genus Micropygia:
Genus Eulabeornis:
Genus Habroptila:
Genus Aramidopsis:
Genus Lewinia:
Genus Dryolimnas:
Genus Neocrex:
Genus Diaphorapteryx:
Genus Atlantisia:
Genus Zapornia:
Genus Mentocrex:
Genus Nesotrochis:

Family Gruidae (Cranes):

Genus Grus:
Wattled crane / Klunkerkranich (Grus carunculatus)
Alternate classification: Bugeranus carunculatus, Bugeranus carunculatus
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Wikipedia: Wattled crane Source: WIKIPEDIA Wattled_Crane_1400.jpg
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Description

General: The wattled crane (Grus carunculata) is a large bird found in Africa, south of the Sahara Desert. It is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Bugeranus. [more]
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Genus Balearica:
Grey crowned-crane / Südafrika-Kronenkranich (Balearica regulorum)
Alternate classification: Balearica pavonina regulorum
Also known as: Grey crowned crane, Royal crane, South African crowned crane, Gray crowned-crane
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Wikipedia: Grey crowned-crane Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Grey_crowned_crane_at_Martin_Mere.JPG
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Description

The grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum), also known as the African crowned crane, golden crested crane, golden-crowned crane, East African crane, East African crowned crane, Eastern crowned crane, South African crane, is a bird in the crane family, Gruidae. It is found in eastern and southern Africa, and is the national bird of Uganda. [more]
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Genus Anthropoides:
Genus Antigone:

Family Aramidae (Limpkins):

Genus Aramus:

Family Psophiidae (Trumpeters):

Genus Psophia:

Family Aptornithidae:

Genus Aptornis:

Family Heliornithidae (Sungrebes):

Genus Heliornis:
Genus Podica:
African finfoot / Afrikanische Binsenralle (Podica senegalensis)
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Wikipedia: African finfoot Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Finfoot_-_Lake_Mburu_-_Uganda.jpg
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Description

The African finfoot (Podica senegalensis) is an aquatic bird from the family Heliornithidae (the finfoots and sungrebe). The species lives in the rivers and lakes of western, central, and southern Africa. [more]
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Genus Heliopais:

Family Mesitornithidae:

Genus Mesitornis:
Genus Monias:

Family Otididae (Bustards):

Genus Ardeotis:
Kori bustard / Riesentrappe (Ardeotis kori)
Alternate classification: Otis kori
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Wikipedia: Kori bustard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Ardeotis_kori_Etosha.JPG
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Description

The kori bustard (Ardeotis kori) is arguably the largest flying bird native to Africa. It is a member of the bustard family, which all belong to the order Otidiformes and are restricted in distribution to the Old World. It is one of the four species (ranging from Africa to India to Australia) in the large-bodied genus Ardeotis. In fact, the male kori bustard may be the heaviest living animal capable of flight. [more]
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Genus Otis:
Genus Eupodotis:
Blue bustard / Blautrappe (Eupodotis caerulescens)
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Wikipedia: Blue bustard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Blue_Korhaan_%28Eupodotis_caerulescens%29_male.jpg
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Description

The blue korhaan or blue bustard (Eupodotis caerulescens) is a species of bird in the family Otididae which is native to South Africa. Its call is a series of frog-like croaks, usually uttered in flight. Its natural habitat is plateau grassland, dry shrubland, arable land and pastureland. Its preferred habitat is one with short grassland and flat topography.[2] [more]
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Karoo bustard / Namatrappe (Eupodotis vigorsii)
Also known as: Karoo korhaan
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Wikipedia: Karoo bustard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Karoo_Korhaan_%28Eupodotis_vigorsii%29_%2831800692824%29.jpg
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Description

The karoo korhaan (Eupodotis vigorsii), also known as karoo bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae, from Southern Africa. The species is sometimes placed in the genus Heterotetrax. It is the sister-species to Rüppell's korhaan, and the two species are sometimes considered conspecific (the same species). There are two subspecies, the nominate race, from south-eastern South Africa, and E. v. namaqua (Roberts, 1932), from north-eastern South Africa and southern Namibia.[2] [more]
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White-bellied bustard / Senegaltrappe (Eupodotis senegalensis)
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Wikipedia: White-bellied bustard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White_bellied_bustard_calling.jpg
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Description

The white-bellied bustard or white-bellied korhaan (Eupodotis senegalensis) is an African species of bustard. It is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa in grassland and open woodland habitats.[2] [more]
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Genus Afrotis:
Genus Neotis:
Ludwig's bustard / Ludwigtrappe (Neotis ludwigii)
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Wikipedia: Ludwig's bustard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Neotis_ludwigii.jpg
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Description

Ludwig's bustard (Neotis ludwigii) is a species of bird in the bustard family, and named after Baron von Ludwig. It is a medium-to-large sized species. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. Its habitats include semi-arid grasslands. [more]
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Denham's bustard / Stanleytrappe (Neotis denhami)
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Wikipedia: Denham's bustard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Denham%27s_Bustard_%28Neotis_denhami%29_%287083219537%29.jpg
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Description

Denham's bustard, Stanley bustard or Stanley's bustard (Neotis denhami) is a large bird in the bustard family. It breeds in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a species of open ground, including agricultural land, grassland, flood-plains and burnt fynbos. It is resident, but some inland populations move to lower altitudes in winter. The common names for this species refer to the English explorer, Major Dixon Denham, and the English naturalist Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby. [more]
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Genus Chlamydotis:
Genus Lissotis:
Black-bellied bustard / Schwarzbauchtrappe (Lissotis melanogaster)
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Wikipedia: Black-bellied bustard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Black-bellied_bustard.jpg
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Description

The black-bellied bustard (Lissotis melanogaster), also known as the black-bellied korhaan, is an African ground-dwelling bird in the bustard family. [more]
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Genus Tetrax:
Genus Lophotis:
Red-crested bustard / Rotschopftrappe (Lophotis ruficrista)
Alternate classification: Eupodotis ruficrista
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Wikipedia: Red-crested bustard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-crested_Korhaan_%28Lophotis_ruficrista%29_male_%2813799426305%29.jpg
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Description

The red-crested korhaan or red-crested bustard (Lophotis ruficrista) is a species of bird in the family Otididae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.[1] [more]
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Family Eurypygidae (Sunbitterns):

Genus Eurypyga:

Family Rhynochetidae (Kagu):

Genus Rhynochetos:

Class Accipitriformes (Hawks and eagles / Greifvögel):

Family Accipitridae (Habichtartige):

Subfamily Buteoninae (Bussardartige):
Genus Buteo (Hawks):
Red-necked buzzard / Salvadoribussard (Buteo auguralis)
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Possibly Red-necked buzzards in the desert. 2016-09-07 12:02:46 Namibia
First observed in Namibia on 2016-09-07.

Description

The red-necked buzzard (Buteo auguralis), also known as the African red-tailed buzzard,[2] is a species of buzzard in the family Accipitridae which is found in western and northern central Africa. [more]
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Jackal buzzard / Schakalbussard (Buteo rufofuscus)
Alternate classification: Falco rufofuscus
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Wikipedia: Jackal buzzard Source: WIKIPEDIA Buteo_rufofuscus_-Itala_Game_Reserve%2C_KwaZulu-Natal%2C_South_Africa_-flying-6.jpg
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Description

The jackal buzzard (Buteo rufofuscus) is a fairly large African bird of prey. The taxonomy of this species has caused some confusion in the past and it almost certainly belongs in a species complex with other African Buteo species. Some taxonomists have considered this species, the Archer's buzzard, and the augur buzzard to be the same superspecies.[2] Many taxonomists consider them all to be distinct, having different calls, different home ranges and variations in plumage. This is a species that lives among mountains, and on adjacent savanna and grassland. It is resident and non-migratory throughout its range. [more]
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Forest buzzard / Kapbussard (Buteo trizonatus)
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Wikipedia: Forest buzzard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Forest_Buzzard%2C_Buteo_trizonatus%2C_at_Hangklip_Forest%2C_Makhado%2C_Limpopo_Province%2C_South_Africa_%2820761505461%29.jpg
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Description

The forest buzzard (Buteo trizonatus), is a species of bird of prey found in Africa, though some authorities have placed it as a subspecies of another species, the mountain buzzard, Buto oreophilus. This is a resident breeding species in woodlands in southern and eastern South Africa. [more]
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Subfamily Accipitrinae (True hawks / Bussardartige):
Genus Accipiter:
Little sparrowhawk / Zwergsperber (Accipiter minullus)
Alternate classification: Falco minullus
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Wikipedia: Little sparrowhawk Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Little_sparrowhawk_%28Accipiter_minullus%29_01%2C_crop.jpg
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Description

The little sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus) is a species of Afrotropical bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the smallest member of the genus Accipiter and forms a superspecies with the red-thighed sparrowhawk (Accipiter erythropus). [more]
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African goshawk / Afrikahabicht (Accipiter tachiro)
Alternate classification: Falco tachiro
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Wikipedia: African goshawk Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_Goshawk_RWD2.jpg
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Description

The African goshawk (Accipiter tachiro) is a species of African bird of prey in the genus Accipiter which is the type genus of the family Accipitridae. [more]
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Ovambo sparrowhawk / Ovambosperber (Accipiter ovampensis)
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Wikipedia: Ovambo sparrowhawk Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-AccipiterOvampensisKeulemans.jpg
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Description

The Ovambo or Ovampo sparrowhawk, also known as Hilgert's sparrowhawk, (Accipiter ovampensis) is a species of sub-Saharan African bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It takes its name from the Ovamboland in northern Namibia. [more]
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Black goshawk / Mohrenhabicht (Accipiter melanoleucus)
Alternate classification: Accipiter melanoleucos
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Wikipedia: Black goshawk Source: WIKIPEDIA Black_Sparrowhawk_white_morph_2_x.jpg
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Description

The black sparrowhawk (Accipiter melanoleucus), sometimes known as the black goshawk or great sparrowhawk, is the largest African member of the genus Accipiter.[3] It occurs mainly in forest and non-desert areas south of the Sahara, particularly where there are large trees suitable for nesting; favored habitat includes suburban and human-altered landscapes.[3] It preys predominantly on birds of moderate size, such as pigeons and doves, in suburban areas.[4] [more]
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Rufous-breasted sparrowhawk / Rotbauchsperber (Accipiter rufiventris)
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Wikipedia: Rufous-breasted sparrowhawk Source: WIKIPEDIA Rufous-chested_Sparrowhawk_%28Accipiter_rufiventris%29.jpg
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Description

The rufous-breasted sparrowhawk (Accipiter rufiventris), also known as the rufous-chested sparrowhawk and as the red-breasted sparrowhawk, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Genus Aegypius:
Genus Aquila:
African hawk-eagle / Afrikanischer Habichtsadler (Aquila spilogaster)
Alternate classification: Spizaetus spilogaster
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Wikipedia: African hawk-eagle Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_hawk_eagle_%28Aquila_spilogaster%29.jpg
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Description

The African hawk-eagle (Aquila spilogaster) is a large bird of prey. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. The African hawk-eagle breeds in tropical Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bird of wooded hills, building a stick nest about 3 feet (almost 1 metre) in diameter in the fork of a large tree. The clutch is generally one or two eggs. The African hawk-eagle hunts small mammals, reptiles, and birds. The call is a shrill kluu-kluu-kluu.[2] [more]
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Verreaux's eagle / Klippenadler (Aquila verreauxii)
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Wikipedia: Verreaux's eagle Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Verreaux%27s_Eagle_%28Black_Eagle%29%2C_Aquila_verreauxii%2C_at_Walter_Sisulu_National_Botanical_Garden%2C_Gauteng%2C_South_Africa_%2828825027073%29.jpg
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Description

Verreaux's eagle (Aquila verreauxii) is a large, mostly African, bird of prey. It is also called the black eagle, especially in Southern Africa, leading to potential confusion with the Indian black eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), which lives far to the east in Asia.[2] Verreaux's eagle lives in hilly and mountainous regions of southern and eastern Africa (extending marginally into Chad), and very locally in West Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the southern Middle East. It is one of the most specialized species of accipitrid in the world, with its distribution and life history revolving around its favorite prey species, the rock hyraxes. When hyrax populations decline, the species have been shown to survive with mixed success on other prey, such as small antelopes, gamebirds, hares, monkeys and other assorted vertebrates. Despite a high degree of specialization, Verreaux's eagle has, from a conservation standpoint, been faring relatively well in historic times. One population of this species, in the Matobo Hills of Zimbabwe, is arguably the best studied eagle population in the world, having been subject to continuous detailed study since the late 1950s.[2][3] Like all eagles, this species belongs to the taxonomic order Accipitriformes (formerly included in Falconiformes) and the family Accipitridae, which may be referred to colloquially as accipitrids or raptors. [more]
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African tawny-eagle / Raubadler (Aquila rapax)
Alternate classification: Falco rapax
Also known as: Tawny eagle
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Tawny-eagle. 2016-09-14 15:33:02 Namibia
First observed in Namibia on 2016-09-14.

Description

Der Savannenadler oder Raubadler (Aquila rapax) ist eine Vogelart aus der Familie der Habichtartigen (Accipitridae). Dieser mittelgroße Vertreter der Unterfamilie Aquilinae besiedelt weite Teile Afrikas südlich der Sahara sowie den indischen Subkontinent. Kleinflächig kommt die Art auch im nördlichen Afrika, auf der Arabischen Halbinsel sowie möglicherweise in Myanmar vor. Die Art bewohnt überwiegend trockene Landschaften mit lockerem Baumbestand; das Spektrum der besiedelten Lebensräume reicht von waldreichen Savannen, Trockenwäldern und Dornbuschwäldern bis hin zu Halbwüsten. Der Savannenadler ernährt sich von kleinen bis mittelgroßen Wirbeltieren, Insekten und auch regelmäßig von Aas. Er parasitiert häufig auch bei anderen Greifvogelarten, Störchen oder Hornraben. [more]
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Genus Circus (Harriers):
Montagu's harrier / Wiesenweihe (Circus pygargus)
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Wikipedia: Montagu's harrier Source: WIKIPEDIA Montagu%27s_harrier_%28Circus_pygargus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 2
Vocalization: Quite similar to Hen Harrier. Seldom heard, even at breeding ground. Sharp "ke-ke-ke-ke", and various high-pitched whistling sounds. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-01 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-10 - 08-09
Migration in: 08-01 - 08-09
Migration out: 08-09 - 09-17
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Physical details

Physical details: length=43-47 cm, wingspan=105-120 cm, weight=227-445 g
Habitats: Agricultural
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Black harrier / Kapweihe (Circus maurus)
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Wikipedia: Black harrier Source: WIKIPEDIA Circus_maurus.jpg
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Description

General: The black harrier (Circus maurus) is a medium-sized African harrier whose range extends from South Africa to Botswana and Namibia. It has a wingspan of 105–115 cm (41–45 in) and a body length of 44–50 cm (17–20 in).[2] When perched, this bird appears all black. However, in flight a white rump and flight feathers become visible. Its morphology is comparable to that of other harriers, with a slim body, narrow wings and a long tail. Male and female plumages are similar. Juveniles have buff under-parts and heavily spotted breasts. [more]
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African marsh-harrier / Froschweihe (Circus ranivorus)
Alternate classification: Circus ranivorous
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Wikipedia: African marsh-harrier Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Circus_ranivorus.jpg
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Description

The African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus) is a bird of prey belonging to the harrier genus Circus. It is largely resident in wetland habitats in southern, central and eastern Africa from South Africa north to South Sudan. [more]
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Genus Gyps:
Rueppell's griffon / Sperbergeier (Gyps rueppellii)
Alternate classification: Gyps rueppelli
Also known as: Rüppell's griffon
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Wikipedia: Rüppell's griffon Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-R%C3%BCppell%27s_Vulture_%28Gyps_rueppelli%29_%2821160089681%29.jpg
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Description

Rüppell's vulture (Gyps rueppelli), also called Rüppell's griffon vulture, named after Eduard Rüppell, is a large bird of prey, mainly native to the Sahel region and East Africa. The current population of 22,000 is decreasing due to loss of habitat, incidental poisoning, and other factors.[3] Known also as Rüppell's griffon, Rueppell's griffon, Rüppell's griffin vulture, Rueppell's vulture and other variants, it is not to be confused with a different species, the griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus).[4] Rüppell's vulture is considered to be the highest-flying bird, with confirmed evidence of a flight at an altitude of 11,300 m (37,000 ft) above sea level.[5] [more]
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White-backed vulture / Weißrückengeier (Gyps africanus)
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Wikipedia: White-backed vulture Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-2012-white-backed-vulture.jpg
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Description

The white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is closely related to the European griffon vulture, G. fulvus. Sometimes it is called African white-backed vulture to distinguish it from the Oriental white-backed vulture — nowadays usually called white-rumped vulture — to which it was formerly believed to be closely related. [more]
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Cape vulture / Kapgeier (Gyps coprotheres)
Also known as: Cape griffon
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Wikipedia: Cape vulture Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Cape_Vulture-001.jpg
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Description

The Cape vulture or Cape griffon (Gyps coprotheres), also known as "Kolbe's vulture", is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to southern Africa, and is found mainly in South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, and in some parts of northern Namibia. It nests on cliffs and lays one egg per year. Since 2015, it has been classified as Endangered. [more]
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Genus Haliaeetus:
African fish-eagle / Schreiseeadler (Haliaeetus vocifer)
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In Moremi, African fish eagles in tree. 2016-09-23 07:02:56 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-23.

Description

The African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer)[2] or the African sea eagle, is a large species of eagle found throughout sub-Saharan Africa wherever large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply occur. It is the national bird of Namibia and Zambia. As a result of its large range, it is known in many languages.[3] Examples of names include: nkwazi in Chewa, aigle pêcheur in French,[4] hungwe in Shona, inkwazi in isiZulu, and 'ntšhu' (pronounced "ntjhu") in Northern Sotho. This species may resemble the bald eagle in appearance; though related, each species occurs on different continents, with the bald eagle being resident in North America. [more]
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Genus Haliastur:
Genus Polyboroides:
African harrier-hawk / Höhlenweihe (Polyboroides typus)
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Wikipedia: African harrier-hawk Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Polyboroides_typus_-near_Sand_River_Selous%2C_Selous_Game_Reserve%2C_Tanzania-8%2C_crop.jpg
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The African harrier-hawk, harrier hawk or gymnogene (Polyboroides typus) is a bird of prey. It is about 60–66 centimetres (24–26 in) in length. It breeds in most of Africa south of the Sahara. The only other member of the genus is the allopatric Madagascan harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus). [more]
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Genus Trigonoceps:
White-headed vulture / Wollkopfgeier (Trigonoceps occipitalis)
Alternate classification: Aegypius occipitalis
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Wikipedia: White-headed vulture Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Trigonoceps_occipitalis_-Las_Aguilas_Jungle_Park%2C_Tenerife%2C_Spain-8a_%284%29.jpg
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Description

The white-headed vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis) is an Old World vulture endemic to Africa. Populations have been declining steeply in recent years due to habitat degradation and poisoning of vultures at carcasses. An extinct relative was also present in the Indonesian island of Flores, indicating that the genus was more widespread in the past.[2] [more]
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Genus Necrosyrtes:
Hooded vulture / Kappengeier (Necrosyrtes monachus)
Alternate classification: Neophron monachus
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Wikipedia: Hooded vulture Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Hooded_vulture_%28Necrosyrtes_monachus%29.jpg
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Description

The hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) is an Old World vulture in the order Accipitriformes, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the only member of the genus Necrosyrtes, which is sister to the larger Gyps genus, both of which are a part of the Aegypiinae subfamily of Old World vultures.[2] It is native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it has a widespread distribution with populations in southern, East and West Africa.[3][4] It is a scruffy-looking, small vulture with dark brown plumage, a long thin bill, bare crown, face and fore-neck, and a downy nape and hind-neck. Its face is usually a light red colour. It typically scavenges on carcasses of wildlife and domestic animals. Although it remains a common species with a stable population in the lower region of Casamance, some areas of The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau, other regions such as Dakar, Senegal, show more than 85% losses in population over the last 50 years.[4][5] Threats include poisoning, hunting, loss of habitat and collisions with electricity infrastructure, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as "critically endangered" in their latest assessment (2017).[5] The highest current regional density of hooded vultures is in the western region of The Gambia.[6] [more]
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Genus Torgos:
Lappet-faced vulture / Ohrengeier (Torgos tracheliotos)
Alternate classification: Torgos tracheliotus
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Wikipedia: Lappet-faced vulture Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-2012-lappet-faced-vulture.jpg
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Description

The lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture (Torgos tracheliotos) is an Old World vulture belonging to the bird order Accipitriformes, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the only member of the genus Torgos. It is not closely related to the superficially similar New World vultures, and does not share the good sense of smell of some members of that group. [more]
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Genus Neophron:
Egyptian vulture / Schmutzgeier (Neophron percnopterus)
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An Egyptian vulture seen at. 2025-02-27 16:29:36 Lanzarote
First observed in Lanzarote on 2025-02-27.

Description

The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a small Old World vulture and the only member of the genus Neophron. It is widely distributed from the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa to India. The contrasting underwing pattern and wedge-shaped tail make it distinctive in flight as it soars in thermals during the warmer parts of the day. Egyptian vultures feed mainly on carrion but are opportunistic and will prey on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. They also feed on the eggs of other birds, breaking larger ones by tossing a large pebble onto them. [more]
Vocalization: Almost never heard. May emit different grunting sounds and a slightly mallard-like "ga ga ga ga ga ga ga". [Link]

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Physical details

Physical details: length=60-70 cm, wingspan=155-180 cm, weight=1600-2200 g
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Genus Gypaetus:
Bearded vulture / Bartgeier (Gypaetus barbatus)
Also known as: Lämmergeier
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Wikipedia: Bearded vulture Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Bartgeier_Gypaetus_barbatus_front_Richard_Bartz.jpg
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Description

General: The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as the lammergeier and ossifrage, is a bird of prey and the only member of the genus Gypaetus. This bird is also identified as Huma bird or Homa bird in Iran and north west Asia. Traditionally considered an Old World vulture, it actually forms a minor lineage of Accipitridae together with the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), its closest living relative. It is not much more closely related to the Old World vultures proper than to, for example, hawks, and differs from the former by its feathered neck. Although dissimilar, the Egyptian and bearded vulture each have a lozenge-shaped tail—unusual among birds of prey. [more]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 01-01 - 08-18
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Physical details

Physical details: length=100-115 cm, wingspan=266-282 cm, weight=5000-7000 g
Habitats: Agricultural
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Genus Circaetus:
Fasciated snake-eagle / Graubrust-Schlangenadler (Circaetus fasciolatus)
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Wikipedia: Fasciated snake-eagle Source: WIKIPEDIA Circaetus_fasciolatus%2C_Chiboma%2C_Sofala%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The southern banded snake eagle, also known as the East African snake eagle or fasciated snake eagle (Circaetus fasciolatus) is a species of snake eagle in the family Accipitridae which is found in eastern Sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Black-chested snake-eagle / Schwarzbrust-Schlangenadler (Circaetus pectoralis)
Alternate classification: Circaetus gallicus pectoralis
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Wikipedia: Black-chested snake-eagle Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Black-chested_snake-eagle_%28Circaetus_pectoralis%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black-chested snake eagle or black-breasted snake eagle (Circaetus pectoralis) is a large African bird of prey of the family Accipitridae. It resembles other snake eagles and was formerly considered conspecific with the short-toed and Beaudouin's snake eagles, to which it is closely related.[2][3] [more]
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Brown snake-eagle / Einfarb-Schlangenadler (Circaetus cinereus)
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Wikipedia: Brown snake-eagle Source: WIKIPEDIA Brown_Snake_Eagle_%2811914065625%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The brown snake eagle (Circaetus cinereus) is a fairly large species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in West, East and southern Africa. This species is an almost obligate predator of a variety of snakes. A very solitary bird, the brown snake eagle has a prolonged breeding cycle and raises a single eaglet. Although probably naturally scarce, it is classified as a Least concern species as it continues to occur over a very broad range.[1] [more]
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Genus Milvus:
Genus Pernis:
European honey-buzzard / Wespenbussard (Pernis apivorus)
Also known as: European honey buzzard
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Wikipedia: European honey-buzzard Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Wespenbussard_European_honey_buzzard_Pernis_apivorus%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL V

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 05-01 - 09-25

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=52-60 cm, wingspan=135-150 cm, weight=360-1050 g
Habitats: Agricultural
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Genus Sarcogyps:
Genus Gampsonyx:
Genus Hieraaetus:
Wahlberg's eagle / Silberadler (Hieraaetus wahlbergi)
Alternate classification: Aquila wahlbergi
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Wikipedia: Wahlberg's eagle Source: WIKIPEDIA Aquila_wahlbergi.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: Wahlberg's eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) is a bird of prey that is native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it is a seasonal migrant in the woodlands and savannas.[1] It is named after the Swedish naturalist Johan August Wahlberg. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. [more]
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Ayres's hawk-eagle / Fleckenadler (Hieraaetus ayresii)
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Wikipedia: Ayres's hawk-eagle Source: WIKIPEDIA Ayres%27s_Hawk-eagle_flight_mabira_jan06.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Ayres's hawk-eagle (Hieraaetus ayresii), also referred to as Ayres' eagle,[2] is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is native to African woodlands. Its name honors South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres.[3] [more]
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Genus Rostrhamus:
Genus Elanoides:
Genus Harpia:
Genus Spilornis:
Genus Spizaetus:
Genus Parabuteo:
Genus Buteogallus:
Genus Geranoaetus:
Genus Busarellus:
Genus Morphnus:
Genus Polemaetus:
Martial eagle / Kampfadler (Polemaetus bellicosus)
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Wikipedia: Martial eagle Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Martial_Eagle_at_Samburu.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) is a large eagle native to sub-Saharan Africa.[2] It is the only member of the genus Polemaetus. A species of the booted eagle subfamily (Aquilinae), it has feathering over its tarsus. One of the largest and most powerful species of booted eagle, it is a fairly opportunistic predator that varies its prey selection between mammals, birds and reptiles. Its hunting technique is unique as it is one of few eagle species known to hunt primarily from a high soar, by stooping on its quarry.[3] An inhabitant of wooded belts of otherwise open savanna, this species has shown a precipitous decline in the last few centuries due to a variety of factors. The martial eagle is one of the most persecuted bird species in the world. Due to its habit of taking livestock and regionally valuable game, local farmers and game wardens frequently seek to eliminate martial eagles, although the effect of eagles on this prey is almost certainly considerably exaggerated. Currently, the martial eagle is classified with the status of Endangered by the IUCN.[1][4][5] [more]
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Genus Spizastur:
Genus Stephanoaetus:
Crowned hawk-eagle / Kronenadler (Stephanoaetus coronatus)
Also known as: Crowned eagle
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Wikipedia: Crowned hawk-eagle Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Crowned_Eagle_%28Stephanoaetus_coronatus%29%2C_at_Ndumo_Nature_Reserve%2C_KwaZulu-Natal%2C_South_Africa_%2828842574882%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The crowned eagle, also known as the African crowned eagle or the crowned hawk-eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) is a large bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa; in Southern Africa it is restricted to eastern areas.[2] Its preferred habitats are principally riparian woodlands and various forests.[2] The crowned eagle is the only extant member of the genus Stephanoaetus. A second species, the Malagasy crowned eagle (Stephanoaetus mahery) became extinct after humans settled on Madagascar.[3] [more]
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Genus Henicopernis:
Genus Aviceda:
African baza / Kuckucksweih (Aviceda cuculoides)
Also known as: African cuckoo-hawk
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Wikipedia: African baza Source: WIKIPEDIA Aviceda_cuculoides00.jpg
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Description

The African cuckoo-hawk, or African baza, (Aviceda cuculoides) is a medium-sized raptor in the family Accipitridae so named because it resembles the common cuckoo, which is found in sub-Saharan Africa and along the eastern parts of Southern Africa. It prefers dense woodland and forest of either indigenous or exotic trees. [more]
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Genus Oroaetus:
Genus Ictinaetus:
Genus Harpagornis:
Genus Elanus:
Genus Gypohierax:
Palm-nut vulture / Palmgeier (Gypohierax angolensis)
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Wikipedia: Palm-nut vulture Source: WIKIPEDIA Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_Palm-nut_Vulture.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The palm-nut vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) or vulturine fish eagle, is a large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae (which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers, vultures, and eagles). It is the only member of the genus Gypohierax. [more]
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Genus Eutriorchis:
Genus Chondrohierax:
Genus Leptodon:
Genus Pithecophaga:
Genus Leucopternis:
Genus Hamirostra:
Genus Ictinia:
Genus Lophoictinia:
Genus Terathopius:
Bateleur / Gaukler (Terathopius ecaudatus)
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Wikipedia: Bateleur Source: WIKIPEDIA Bateleur_Eagle_with_Kill.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description


Details

Genus Dryotriorchis:
Genus Harpyopsis:
Genus Lophaetus:
Long-crested eagle / Schopfadler (Lophaetus occipitalis)
Alternate classification: Lophoaetus occipitalis
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Wikipedia: Long-crested eagle Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Long-crested_eagle_%28Lophaetus_occipitalis%29_Uganda.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The long-crested eagle (Lophaetus occipitalis) is an African bird of prey. Like all eagles, it is in the family Accipitridae. It is currently placed in a monotypic genus Lophaetus. [more]
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Genus Melierax:
Dark chanting-goshawk / Graubürzel-Singhabicht (Melierax metabates)
Alternate classification: Micronisus metabates
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Wikipedia: Dark chanting-goshawk Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Melierax_metabates_-Kapama_Game_Reserve%2C_South_Africa-8-4c.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The dark chanting goshawk (Melierax metabates) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which is found across much of sub-Saharan Africa and southern Arabia, with an isolated and declining population in southern Morocco. [more]
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Pale chanting-goshawk / Großer Singhabicht (Melierax canorus)
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Wikipedia: Pale chanting-goshawk Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Melierax_canorus-01.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The (southern) pale chanting goshawk (Melierax canorus) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. This hawk breeds in southern Africa and is a resident species of dry, open semi-desert with 75 cm or less annual rainfall. It is commonly seen perched on roadside telephone poles. [more]
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Genus Ichthyophaga:
Genus Geranospiza:
Genus Harpyhaliaetus:
Genus Butastur:
Genus Harpagus:
Genus Micronisus:
Gabar goshawk / Gabarhabicht (Micronisus gabar)
Alternate classification: Melierax gabar
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Wikipedia: Gabar goshawk Source: WIKIPEDIA Gabar_Goshawk_%28Micronisus_gabar%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The gabar goshawk (Micronisus gabar) is a small species of African and Arabian bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. [more]
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Genus Macheiramphus:
Genus Nisaetus:
Genus Urotriorchis:
Genus Erythrotriorchis:
Genus Megatriorchis:
Genus Kaupifalco:
Lizard buzzard / Sperberbussard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus)
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Wikipedia: Lizard buzzard Source: WIKIPEDIA Lizard_buzzard_%28Kaupifalco_monogrammicus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The lizard buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus) or lizard hawk, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its name, it may be more closely related to the Accipiter hawks than the Buteo buzzards. [more]
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Genus Clanga:
Lesser spotted eagle / Schreiadler (Clanga pomarina)
Alternate classification: Aquila pomarina
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Mäusebussard über dem Greifensee - BirdID schläft Schreiadler vor, was nicht schlecht aussieht aber hier nicht vorkommt. 2022-07-18 08:51:20 Greifensee
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2022-07-18.

Description

Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 1
Vocalization: Vocal at breeding ground, and when courting. Short, barking, high-pitched whistles, not unlike a small dog. Slightly higher pitched than C. clanga and with a purer tone, but very similar. [Link]

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Physical details

Physical details: length=60-65 cm, wingspan=134-159 cm, weight=1100-2000 g

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ 2020-07-01 08:18:50 Source: BirdNet 2020-07-01 08.18.50 four note call - birdnet suggested lesser spotted eagle which doesnt occur here, next song thrush.mp3 Luppmen (song)

Details

Genus Lophotriorchis:

Family Cathartidae:

Genus Vultur:
Genus Cathartes:
Genus Coragyps:
Genus Gymnogyps:
Genus Sarcoramphus:

Family Sagittariidae:

Genus Sagittarius:
Secretarybird / Sekretär (Sagittarius serpentarius)
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Secretarybird 2. 2016-09-13 14:10:50 Namibia
First observed in Namibia on 2016-09-13.

Description

General: The secretarybird or secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. Endemic to Africa, it is usually found in the open grasslands and savanna of the sub-Saharan region. John Frederick Miller described the species in 1779. Although a member of the order Accipitriformes, which also includes many other diurnal birds of prey such as kites, hawks, vultures, and harriers, it is placed in its own family, Sagittariidae. [more]
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Family Pandionidae (Fischadler):

Genus Pandion:

Superorder Palaeognathae:

Order Casuariiformes (Emu and cassowaries):

Family Casuariidae (Cassowaries):
Genus Casuarius:
Family Dromaiidae (Emus):
Genus Dromaius:

Order Rheiformes (Rheas):

Family Rheidae:
Genus Pterocnemia:
Genus Rhea:

Order Struthioniformes (Ostriches / Laufvögel):

Family Struthionidae:
Genus Struthio:
African ostrich / Afrikanischer Strauß (Struthio camelus)
Alternate classification: Struthio camelus domesticus
Also known as: Ostrich, South African ostrich, Common ostrich
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Ostriches. 2016-09-14 16:29:48 Namibia
First observed in South Africa on 2009-10-20.

Description

introduced
Details

Family Aepyornithidae:
Genus Mullerornis:
Genus Aepyornis:

Order Tinamiformes (Tinamous):

Family Tinamidae:
Genus Eudromia:
Genus Nothoprocta:
Genus Rhynchotus:
Genus Tinamus:
Genus Crypturellus:
Genus Nothura:
Genus Tinamotis:
Genus Nothocercus:

Order Dinornithiformes (Moas):

Family Emeidae:
Genus Anomalopteryx:
Genus Megalapteryx:
Genus Pachyornis:
Genus Emeus:
Genus Euryapteryx:
Family Dinornithidae:
Genus Dinornis:

Order Apterygiformes (Kiwis):

Family Apterygidae:
Genus Apteryx:

Infraclass Neognathae:

Order Ciconiiformes (Storks and others / Storchenvögel):

Family Ciconiidae (Storks):
Genus Ciconia:
Abdim's stork / Abdimstorch (Ciconia abdimii)
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Wikipedia: Abdim's stork Source: WIKIPEDIA Ciconia_abdimii_-London_Zoo-8a.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: Abdim's stork (Ciconia abdimii), also known as the white-bellied stork, is a stork belonging to the family Ciconiidae. The common name commemorates the Turkish Governor of Wadi Halfa in Sudan, Bey El-Arnaut Abdim (1780–1827).[2] [more]
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Genus Mycteria:
Yellow-billed stork / Nimmersatt (Mycteria ibis)
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Wikipedia: Yellow-billed stork Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Yellow-billed_Stork_%28Mycteria_ibis%29_%286045310265%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis), sometimes also called the wood stork or wood ibis, is a large African wading stork species in the family Ciconiidae. It is widespread in regions south of the Sahara and also occurs in Madagascar. [more]
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Genus Leptoptilos:
Marabou stork / Marabu (Leptoptilos crumenifer)
Alternate classification: Leptoptilos crumeniferus
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Marabu stork. 2016-09-23 17:48:46 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-23.

Description

The marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It breeds in Africa south of the Sahara, in both wet and arid habitats, often near human habitation, especially landfill sites. It is sometimes called the "undertaker bird" due to its shape from behind: cloak-like wings and back, skinny white legs, and sometimes a large white mass of "hair". [more]
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Genus Jabiru:
Genus Ephippiorhynchus:
Saddle-billed stork / Sattelstorch (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis)
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Wikipedia: Saddle-billed stork Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Ephippiorhynchus_senegalensis_-Kruger_National_Park%2C_Limpopo%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The saddle-billed stork, or saddlebill (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) is a large wading bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. It is a widespread species which is a resident breeder in sub-Saharan Africa from Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya south to South Africa, and in The Gambia, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and Chad in west Africa.[3] It is considered endangered in South Africa. [more]
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Genus Anastomus:
African openbill / Mohrenklaffschnabel (Anastomus lamelligerus)
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Wikipedia: African openbill Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_openbill%2C_Zimbabwe%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus) is a species of stork in the family Ciconiidae. It is native to large parts of sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Family Scopidae:
Genus Scopus:
Hamerkop / Hammerkopf (Scopus umbretta)
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Wikipedia: Hamerkop Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Hamerkop_%28Scopus_umbretta_umbretta%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The hamerkop (Scopus umbretta), is a medium-sized wading bird. It is the only living species in the genus Scopus and the family Scopidae. The species and family was long thought to sit with the Ciconiiformes but is now placed with the Pelecaniformes, and its closest relatives are thought to be the pelicans and shoebill. The shape of its head with a long bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, which has given this species its name after the Afrikaans word for hammerhead. It is a medium-sized waterbird with brown plumage. It is found in Africa, Madagascar and Arabia, living in a wide variety of wetlands, including estuaries, lakesides, fish ponds, riverbanks, and rocky coasts. The hamerkop is a sedentary bird that often shows local movements. [more]
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Family Balaenicipitidae:
Genus Balaeniceps:
Family Pteroclidae:
Genus Pterocles:
Double-banded sandgrouse / Nachtflughuhn (Pterocles bicinctus)
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Wikipedia: Double-banded sandgrouse Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Pterocles_bicinctus_-Kruger_National_Park%2C_South_Africa_-two-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The double-banded sandgrouse (Pterocles bicinctus) is a species of ground-living bird in the family Pteroclidae. It is found in arid parts of southern Africa. [more]
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Namaqua sandgrouse / Namaflughuhn (Pterocles namaqua)
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Wikipedia: Namaqua sandgrouse Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-2012-namaqua-sandgrouse-male.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Namaqua sandgrouse (Pterocles namaqua), is a species of ground-dwelling bird in the sandgrouse family. It is found in arid regions of south-western Africa. [more]
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Burchell's sandgrouse / Tüpfelflughuhn (Pterocles burchelli)
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Wikipedia: Burchell's sandgrouse Source: WIKIPEDIA Burchell%27s_Sandgrouse_-_Etosha_0010.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Burchell's sandgrouse (Pterocles burchelli) is a species of bird in the family Pteroclidae. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions of southern Africa. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell.[2] [more]
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Yellow-throated sandgrouse / Gelbkehl-Flughuhn (Pterocles gutturalis)
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Wikipedia: Yellow-throated sandgrouse Source: WIKIPEDIA 2009-Yellow-throated-sandgrouse.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The yellow-throated sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis) is a species of bird in the family Pteroclidae. [more]
Details

Genus Syrrhaptes:
Family Thinocoridae:
Genus Thinocorus:
Genus Attagis:

Order Columbiformes (Pigeons and others / Taubenvögel):

Family Columbidae (Pigeons):
Genus Columba:
Speckled pigeon / Strichelhalstaube (Columba guinea)
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Wikipedia: Speckled pigeon Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Speckledpigeon.JPG
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The speckled pigeon (Columba guinea), or (African) rock pigeon, is a pigeon that is a resident breeding bird in much of Africa south of the Sahara. It is a common and widespread species in open habitats over much of its range, although there are sizable gaps in its distribution. It is sometimes referred to as the Guinea pigeon due to its similar coloring to some species of guineafowl. [more]
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Delegorgue's pigeon / Bronzehalstaube (Columba delegorguei)
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Wikipedia: Delegorgue's pigeon Source: WIKIPEDIA Delegorgues_Pigeon_%28Columba_delegorguei%29_in_tree.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The eastern bronze-naped pigeon (Columba delegorguei) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Angola, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is part of the Turturoena subgenus. The species is named after the collector, Adulphe Delegorgue. [more]
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Rameron pigeon / Oliventaube (Columba arquatrix)
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Wikipedia: Rameron pigeon Source: WIKIPEDIA Pigeon_African_Olive_2011_09_19_07_51_51_6049_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African olive pigeon or Rameron pigeon (Columba arquatrix) is a pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in much of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia to the Cape. Populations also are found in western Angola, southwestern Saudi Arabia and northern Yemen. It is locally common, although sizeable gaps in its distribution occur due to its habitat requirements. [more]
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Genus Streptopelia:
Turtle dove / Turteltaube (Streptopelia turtur)
Also known as: European turtle-dove, European turtle dove
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Wikipedia European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur). Source: WIKIPEDIA Wikipedia European_Turtle_Dove_(Streptopelia_turtur).jpg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2023-06-19.

Description

Die Turteltaube (Streptopelia turtur) ist eine Vogelart aus der Familie der Tauben. Das Verbreitungsgebiet umfasst weite Teile der westlichen und zentralen Paläarktis und reicht vom nördlichen Afrika, der iberischen Halbinsel und Großbritannien nach Osten über den Nahen und Mittleren Osten bis Nordwestchina und in die Mongolei. Im Mittelmeerraum ist die Turteltaube besonders häufig. Nach einer im Jahr 2007 veröffentlichten Studie der EU ist ihr Bestand jedoch in den letzten 25 Jahren um 62 Prozent zurückgegangen.[1] Der Bestandsrückgang wird auf veränderte landwirtschaftliche Anbaumethoden und den Rückgang der Erdraucharten zurückgeführt, die bei der Ernährung der Turteltauben eine große Rolle spielen. Zu den für den Bestandsrückgang verantwortlichen Faktoren gehört aber auch der Abschuss der Tauben insbesondere im Mittelmeerraum während der Zugzeiten. [more]
Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 3

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-11 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-10 - 07-10
Migration in: 04-11 - 06-20
Migration out: 08-09 - 10-07
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Physical details

Physical details: length=26-28 cm, wingspan=47-53 cm, weight=100-180 g
Habitats: Forest

Vocalisation

Song: Trilling coo.
Song: Song: a deep, rolling, and slightly ascending cooing; "trrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr trrr-trrrr" with variations in rhythm. Sometimes birds sticks to a phrase, but phrases varies between individuals. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: one note, slow, Frequency: low (1-3 KHz)
Details

Mourning collared-dove / Trillertaube (Streptopelia decipiens)
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Wikipedia: Mourning collared-dove Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_mourning_dove_%28Streptopelia_decipiens_perspicillata%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The mourning collared dove or African mourning dove (Streptopelia decipiens) is a dove which is a widespread resident breeding bird in Africa south of the Sahara. Despite its name, it is not related to the North American mourning dove (Zenaida macroura). This species is common or abundant near water. They often mingle peacefully with other doves. [more]
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Ring-necked dove / Kapturteltaube (Streptopelia capicola)
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Wikipedia: Ring-necked dove Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Ring-necked_dove_%28Streptopelia_capicola_damarensis%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The ring-necked dove (Streptopelia capicola), also known as the Cape turtle dove or half-collared dove, is a widespread and often abundant dove species in East and southern Africa. It is a mostly sedentary bird,[2][3] found in a variety of open habitats. Within range, its penetrating and rhythmic, three-syllabled crooning is a familiar sound at any time of the year.[3] Its name is derived from the semi-collar of black feathers on the lower nape,[4] a feature shared with a number of Streptopelia species. Like all doves, they depend on surface water. They congregate in large flocks at waterholes in dry regions[2] to drink and bathe.[5] [more]
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Red-eyed dove / Rotaugentaube (Streptopelia semitorquata)
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Wikipedia: Red-eyed dove Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-eyed_Dove_RWD.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The red-eyed dove (Streptopelia semitorquata) is a dove that is a widespread and common in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004.[1] [more]
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Laughing dove / Palmtaube (Spilopelia senegalensis)
Alternate classification: Streptopelia senegalensis, Streptopelia senegalensis
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Wikipedia: Laughing dove Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Laughing_dove_%28Spilopelia_senegalensis_cambayensis%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

introduced
Details

Genus Zenaida:
Genus Columbina:
Genus Claravis:
Genus Ducula:
Genus Geopelia:
Genus Geotrygon:
Genus Goura:
Genus Leptotila:
Genus Leucosarcia:
Genus Macropygia:
Genus Metriopelia:
Genus Oena:
Namaqua dove / Maskentäubchen (Oena capensis)
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Wikipedia: Namaqua dove Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Oena_capensis_-near_Kambi_ya_Tembo%2C_Arusha%2C_Tanzania-8%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The Namaqua dove (Oena capensis) is a small pigeon. It is the only species in the genus Oena. It is found over much of Sub-Saharan Africa as well as Arabia and Madagascar. [more]
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Genus Phapitreron:
Genus Phaps:
Genus Ptilinopus:
Genus Scardafella:
Genus Treron:
African green-pigeon / Rotnasen-Grüntaube (Treron calvus)
Alternate classification: Treron calva
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Wikipedia: African green-pigeon Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Green-Pigeon_%28Treron_calvus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African green pigeon (Treron calvus) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, and one of 5 green pigeon species in the Afrotropics. The species has a wide range in Sub-Saharan Africa with around 17 accepted races.[2] [more]
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Genus Geophaps:
Genus Reinwardtoena:
Genus Alectroenas:
Genus Caloenas:
Genus Chalcophaps:
Genus Didunculus:
Genus Drepanoptila:
Genus Ectopistes:
Genus Gallicolumba:
Genus Nesoenas:
Genus Ocyphaps:
Genus Otidiphaps:
Genus Turtur:
Emerald-spotted wood-dove / Bronzeflügeltaube (Turtur chalcospilos)
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Wikipedia: Emerald-spotted wood-dove Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Emerald-spotted_Wood_Dove_%28Turtur_chalcospilos%29_%2831377518065%29%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The emerald-spotted wood dove (Turtur chalcospilos) is a bird of the family Columbidae, resident across eastern and southern Africa. It is a species of open drier deciduous woodland and second growth. It is absent from evergreen rainforests and semidesert areas. [more]
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Blue-spotted wood-dove / Stahlflecktäubchen (Turtur afer)
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Wikipedia: Blue-spotted wood-dove Source: WIKIPEDIA Turtur_afer_-Gambia-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The blue-spotted wood dove (Turtur afer) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is abundantly present throughout Africa south of the Sahel; it is partially present in East Africa and absent in southern Africa. [more]
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Tambourine dove / Tamburintäubchen (Turtur tympanistria)
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Wikipedia: Tambourine dove Source: WIKIPEDIA 2007_08_05_Tambourine_Dove.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The tambourine dove (Turtur tympanistria) is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in woodlands and other thick vegetation in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Its range extends from Senegal east to Ethiopia and Kenya and southwards through eastern Africa to south-eastern South Africa, but it is absent from the drier areas of south-western Africa. There is a population on the Comoros Islands. [more]
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Genus Gymnophaps:
Genus Hemiphaga:
Genus Petrophassa:
Genus Patagioenas:
Genus Henicophaps:
Genus Lopholaimus:
Genus Trugon:
Genus Turacoena:
Genus Uropelia:
Genus Zentrygon:
Genus Aplopelia:
Genus Alopecoenas:
Family Raphidae:
Genus Pezophaps:
Genus Raphus:

Order Coraciiformes (Kingfishers and others / Rackenvögel):

Family Alcedinidae (Kingfishers):
Genus Dacelo:
Genus Alcedo:
Half-collared kingfisher / Kobalteisvogel (Alcedo semitorquata)
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Wikipedia: Half-collared kingfisher Source: WIKIPEDIA Half-collared_Kingfisher_-_Malawi_S4E4593.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The half-collared kingfisher (Alcedo semitorquata) is a kingfisher in the subfamily Alcedininae that is found in southern and eastern Africa. It feeds almost exclusively on fish and frequents streams, rivers and larger bodies of water. [more]
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Genus Ceyx:
Genus Halcyon:
Brown-hooded kingfisher / Braunkopfliest (Halcyon albiventris)
Alternate classification: Alcedo albiventris
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Wikipedia: Brown-hooded kingfisher Source: WIKIPEDIA Male_Brown-hooded_Kingfisher%2C_Halcyon_albiventris_caught_a_wasp%2C_Tzaneen_area%2C_Limpopo%2C_South_Africa_%2814710550180%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The brown-hooded kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris) is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae, the tree kingfishers. It has a brown head and blackish and turquoise wings. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa, living in woodland, scrubland, forest edges, and also suburban areas. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as being of least concern. [more]
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Woodland kingfisher / Senegalliest (Halcyon senegalensis)
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Wikipedia: Woodland kingfisher Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Woodland_Kingfisher_%28Halcyon_senegalensis%29_South_Africa.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The woodland kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis) is a tree kingfisher that is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. [more]
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Mangrove kingfisher / Mangrovenliest (Halcyon senegaloides)
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Wikipedia: Mangrove kingfisher Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Halcyon_senegaloides_Saadani_NP%2C_Tanzania_1.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The mangrove kingfisher (Halcyon senegaloides) is a kingfisher in the genus Halcyon. It is similar in appearance to the woodland kingfisher. It is found along the eastern coastline of Sub-Saharan Africa, living in woodland, along rivers, and in estuaries and mangrove. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as being of least concern. [more]
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Striped kingfisher / Streifenliest (Halcyon chelicuti)
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Our bed and breakfast host hand-feeding a striped kingfisher with mealworms. 2009-10-23 19:04:54
First observed in South Africa on 2009-10-23.

Description

The striped kingfisher (Halcyon chelicuti) is a species of bird in the tree kingfisher subfamily. It was first described by Edward, Lord Stanley, in Salt's Voyage to Abyssinia[3] in 1814 as "Chelicut kingfisher" Alaudo Chelicuti.[4] [more]
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Grey-headed kingfisher / Graukopfliest (Halcyon leucocephala)
Also known as: Gray-headed kingfisher
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Wikipedia: Grey-headed kingfisher Source: WIKIPEDIA Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_Grey-headed_Kingfisher_%28Halcyon_leucocephala%29%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The grey-headed kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala) has a wide distribution from the Cape Verde Islands off the north-west coast of Africa to Mauritania, Senegal and Gambia, east to Ethiopia, Somalia and southern Arabia and south to South Africa. [more]
Details

Genus Todiramphus:
Genus Lacedo:
Genus Pelargopsis:
Genus Actenoides:
Genus Cittura:
Genus Syma:
Genus Tanysiptera:
Genus Melidora:
Genus Clytoceyx:
Genus Corythornis:
Malachite kingfisher / Haubenzwergfischer (Corythornis cristatus)
Alternate classification: Alcedo cristata
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Wikipedia: Malachite kingfisher Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Malachite_kingfisher_%28Corythornis_cristatus_cristatus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus) is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. It is largely resident except for seasonal climate-related movements. [more]
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Genus Caridonax:
Genus Ispidina:
African pygmy-kingfisher / Zwergkönigsfischer (Ispidina picta)
Alternate classification: Corythornis picta
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Wikipedia: African pygmy-kingfisher Source: WIKIPEDIA Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_African_pygmy-kingfisher_%28Ceyx_pictus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African pygmy kingfisher (Ispidina picta) is a small insectivorous kingfisher found in the Afrotropics, mostly in woodland habitats. [more]
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Family Coraciidae:
Genus Coracias:
Racket-tailed roller / Spatelracke (Coracias spatulatus)
Alternate classification: Coracias spatulus
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Wikipedia: Racket-tailed roller Source: WIKIPEDIA Coracias_spatulatusPCCA20071227-8449B.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The racket-tailed roller (Coracias spatulatus) is a species of bird in the family Coraciidae. It is found in southern Africa from Angola, south-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and southern Tanzania to northern Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique. [more]
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Rufous-crowned roller (Coracias naevius)
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Wikipedia: Rufous-crowned roller Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Purple_roller_%28Coracias_naevius_mosambicus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The purple roller (Coracias naevius), or rufous-crowned roller, is a medium-sized bird widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. Compared with other rollers its colours are rather dull and its voice rather harsh and grating. [more]
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Lilac-breasted roller / Grünscheitelracke (Coracias caudatus)
Alternate classification: Coracias caudata
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Lilac-breasted roller in flight. 2016-09-23 17:08:46 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-23.

Description

The lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus) is an African bird of the roller family, Coraciidae. It is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa, and is a vagrant to the southern Arabian Peninsula.[1] It prefers open woodland and savanna, and it is for the most part absent from treeless places. Usually found alone or in pairs, it perches conspicuously at the tops of trees, poles or other high vantage points from where it can spot insects, lizards, scorpions, snails, small birds and rodents moving about on the ground.[2] Nesting takes place in a natural hole in a tree where a clutch of 2–4 eggs are laid, and incubated by both parents, who are extremely aggressive in defence of their nest, taking on raptors and other birds. During the breeding season the male will rise to a fair height (69 to 144 metres), descending in swoops and dives,[3] while uttering harsh, discordant cries. The sexes are different in coloration, and juveniles lack the long tail streamers of adults. This species is officially considered the national bird of Kenya. Alternate names for the lilac-breasted roller include the fork-tailed roller, lilac-throated roller (also used for a subspecies of purple roller) and Mosilikatze's roller. [more]
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Genus Eurystomus:
Broad-billed roller / Zimtroller (Eurystomus glaucurus)
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Wikipedia: Broad-billed roller Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Broad-billed_Roller%2C_Ankarafantsika%2C_Madagascar%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The broad-billed roller (Eurystomus glaucurus) is a member of the roller family of birds which breeds across tropical Africa and Madagascar in all but the driest regions. It is a wet season breeder, which migrates from the northern and southern areas of its range towards the moister equatorial belt in the dry season. [more]
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Family Cerylidae:
Genus Chloroceryle:
Genus Ceryle:
Genus Megaceryle:
Giant kingfisher / Riesenfischer (Megaceryle maxima)
Alternate classification: Ceryle maxima
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Wikipedia: Giant kingfisher Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Giant_kingfisher_%28Megaceryle_maxima%29_male.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The giant kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) is the largest kingfisher in Africa, where it is a resident breeding bird over most of the continent south of the Sahara Desert, other than the arid southwest. [more]
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Family Meropidae:
Genus Merops:
European bee-eater / Bienenfresser (Merops apiaster)
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Die ersten Bienenfresser, die Jacqueline und ich gesehen haben in Leukerfeld. 2022-05-21 10:02:38 Leuk
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2022-05-21.

Description

Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel
Personal notes: Hoped to hear it and especially see it in Maienfeld (Kulturland-Exkursion) but didn't. It'll show up in Leuk in 2022!
Vocalization: Quite vocal in all activities. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-21 - 08-09
Migration in: 04-20 - 06-09
Migration out: 07-20 - 10-07
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=27-29 cm, wingspan=44-49 cm, weight=44-78 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: BirdID says multi-syllabic, rolling phrases, although it often seems to be one syllable as well. Hope to hear it and especially see it in Maienfeld.
Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz)
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White-fronted bee-eater / Weißstirnspint (Merops bullockoides)
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Wikipedia: White-fronted bee-eater Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White-fronted_bee-eater_%28Merops_bullockoides%29_Namibia.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The white-fronted bee-eater (Merops bullockoides) is a species of bee-eater widely distributed in sub-equatorial Africa. [more]
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White-throated bee-eater / Weißkehlspint (Merops albicollis)
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Wikipedia: White-throated bee-eater Source: WIKIPEDIA White-throated_Bee-eater_-_Kenya_S4E4811_%2822024142954%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-throated bee-eater (Merops albicollis) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. It breeds in semi-desert along the southern edge of the Sahara, Africa. The white-throated bee-eater is migratory, wintering in a completely different habitat in the equatorial rain forests of Africa from southern Senegal to Uganda. [more]
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Southern carmine bee-eater / Südlicher Karminspint (Merops nubicoides)
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Southern carmine bee-eaters - these birds inspired me to take photos of birds seriously. 2016-09-28 16:57:56 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-28.

Description

The southern carmine bee-eater (Merops nubicoides) (formerly carmine bee-eater) occurs across sub-equatorial Africa. [more]
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Little bee-eater / Zwergspint (Merops pusillus)
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Wikipedia: Little bee-eater Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Little_bee-eater_%28Merops_pusillus_argutus%29_Namibia.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The little bee-eater (Merops pusillus) is a near passerine bird species in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. They are residents in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. They should not be confused with the little green bee-eater, Merops orientalis. Migration is limited to seasonal movements depending on rainfall patterns. [more]
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Madagascar bee-eater / Madagaskarspint (Merops superciliosus)
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Wikipedia: Madagascar bee-eater Source: WIKIPEDIA Madagascar_bee_eater.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The olive bee-eater or Madagascar bee-eater (Merops superciliosus) is a near passerine bee-eater species in the genus Merops. It is native to the southern half of Africa where it is present in Angola; Botswana; Burundi; Comoros; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Djibouti; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Kenya; Madagascar; Malawi; Mayotte; Mozambique; Namibia; Rwanda; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe. It is a common species with a wide range so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated their conservation status as "least concern".[1] [more]
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Blue-cheeked bee-eater / Blauwangenspint (Merops persicus)
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Wikipedia: Blue-cheeked bee-eater Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Blue-cheeked_bee-eater_%28Merops_persicus_persicus%29_Namibia.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. The genus name Merops is Ancient Greek for "bee-eater", and persicus is Latin for "Persian".[2] [more]
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Swallow-tailed bee-eater / Schwalbenschwanzspint (Merops hirundineus)
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Wikipedia: Swallow-tailed bee-eater Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Swallow-tailed_bee-eater_%28Merops_hirundineus_hirundineus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The swallow-tailed bee-eater (Merops hirundineus) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. It breeds in savannah woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. It is partially migratory, moving in response to rainfall patterns. [more]
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Genus Meropogon:
Genus Nyctyornis:
Family Momotidae:
Genus Momotus:
Genus Baryphthengus:
Genus Hylomanes:
Genus Electron:
Genus Eumomota:
Genus Aspatha:
Family Todidae:
Genus Todus:
Family Brachypteraciidae:
Genus Brachypteracias:
Genus Atelornis:
Genus Uratelornis:
Genus Geobiastes:
Family Leptosomidae:
Genus Leptosomus:

Order Cuculiformes (Cuckoos and others / Kuckucke):

Family Cuculidae (Cuckoos):
Genus Carpococcyx:
Genus Eudynamys:
Genus Scythrops:
Genus Cuculus:
Black cuckoo / Schwarzkuckuck (Cuculus clamosus)
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Wikipedia: Black cuckoo Source: WIKIPEDIA Black_Cuckoo_%28Cuculus_clamosus%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black cuckoo (Cuculus clamosus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. The species is distributed widely across sub-Saharan Africa. There are two subspecies. This cuckoo has a very wide range and is quite common so it is classified as a least-concern species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.[1] [more]
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Madagascar cuckoo / Madagaskarkuckuck (Cuculus rochii)
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Wikipedia: Madagascar cuckoo Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Cuculus_rochii.JPG
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Madagascan cuckoo (Cuculus rochii), also known as the Madagascar lesser cuckoo, is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. Though it breeds only in Madagascar, it spends the non-breeding season in a number of countries in the African Great Lakes region and the Indian Ocean islands: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia. [more]
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African cuckoo / Afrikanerkuckuck (Cuculus gularis)
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Wikipedia: African cuckoo Source: WIKIPEDIA Cuculus_gularis%2C_mannetjie%2C_Pretoriuskop%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa where it migrates within the continent, generally arriving and breeding in any one locality during the rainy season. A fairly common bird, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern". [more]
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Red-chested cuckoo / Einsiedlerkuckuck (Cuculus solitarius)
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Wikipedia: Red-chested cuckoo Source: WIKIPEDIA Red-chested_Cuckoo_%28Cuculus_solitarius%29_in_tree_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The red-chested cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is a medium-sized bird found in Africa south of the Sahara. In Afrikaans, it is known as "Piet-my-vrou", after its call.[2] [more]
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Genus Phaenicophaeus:
Genus Cacomantis:
Genus Chrysococcyx:
Dideric cuckoo / Goldkuckuck (Chrysococcyx caprius)
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Wikipedia: Dideric cuckoo Source: WIKIPEDIA Chrysococcyx_caprius%2C_a%2C_Johann_Grobbelaar.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The diederik cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius), formerly dideric cuckoo or didric cuckoo is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, which also includes the roadrunners and the anis. [more]
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African emerald cuckoo / Smaragdkuckuck (Chrysococcyx cupreus)
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Wikipedia: African emerald cuckoo Source: WIKIPEDIA African_emerald_cuckoo_%28Chrysococcyx_cupreus%29_in_tree.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African emerald cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) is a species of cuckoo that is native to Africa. [more]
Details

Genus Cercococcyx:
Genus Clamator:
Levaillant's cuckoo / Kapkuckuck (Clamator levaillantii)
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Wikipedia: Levaillant's cuckoo Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Clamator_levaillantii_%28Levaillant%27s_Cuckoo%29%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Levaillant's cuckoo (Clamator levaillantii) is a cuckoo which is a resident breeding species in Africa south of the Sahara. It is found in bushy habitats. It is a brood parasite, using the nests of bulbuls and babblers. It was named in honour of the French explorer, collector and ornithologist, François Le Vaillant.[2] [more]
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Great spotted cuckoo / Häherkuckuck (Clamator glandarius)
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Wikipedia: Great spotted cuckoo Source: WIKIPEDIA Clamator_glandarius_%28cropped_2%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The great spotted cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, which also includes the roadrunners, the anis and the coucals. The genus name clamator is Latin for "shouter" from clamare, "to shout". The specific glandarius is derived from Latin glans, glandis, "acorn".[2] [more]
Details

Genus Surniculus:
Genus Chalcites:
Genus Coua:
Genus Coccycua:
Genus Hierococcyx:
Genus Dasylophus:
Genus Ceuthmochares:
Green malkoha / Osterzkuckuck (Ceuthmochares australis)
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Wikipedia: Green malkoha Source: WIKIPEDIA Yellowbill.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The green malkoha or whistling yellowbill (Ceuthmochares australis) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. This species and the blue malkoha were previously considered conspecific and together known as the yellowbill. [more]
Details

Genus Rhinortha:
Genus Urodynamis:
Family Crotophagidae:
Genus Guira:
Genus Crotophaga:
Family Coccyzidae:
Genus Piaya:
Genus Coccyzus:
Genus Saurothera:
Family Centropidae:
Genus Centropus:
Coppery-tailed coucal / Kupferschwanzkuckuck (Centropus cupreicaudus)
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Coppery tailed coucal. 2016-09-23 08:14:40 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-23.

Description

The coppery-tailed coucal (Centropus cupreicaudus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It was first described by the German ornithologist Anton Reichenow in 1896. [more]
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Senegal coucal / Spornkuckuck (Centropus senegalensis)
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Wikipedia: Senegal coucal Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Senegal_coucal_%28Centropus_senegalensis_senegalensis%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Senegal coucal (Centropus senegalensis) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, which also includes the roadrunners, the anis, and the hoatzin. It is a medium-sized member of its genus and is found in lightly-wooded country and savannah in central and southern Africa. [more]
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White-browed coucal / Weißbrauenkuckuck (Centropus superciliosus)
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Wikipedia: White-browed coucal Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Centropus_superciliosus_-Tanzania-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-browed coucal or lark-heeled cuckoo (Centropus superciliosus), is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa. It inhabits areas with thick cover afforded by rank undergrowth and scrub, including in suitable coastal regions. Burchell's coucal is sometimes considered a subspecies. [more]
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Black coucal / Tulukuckuck (Centropus grillii)
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Wikipedia: Black coucal Source: WIKIPEDIA Centropus_grillii%2C_subvolwassene%2C_Menongue%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The black coucal (Centropus grillii) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It has a wide distribution in Africa south of the Sahara. [more]
Details

Family Neomorphidae:
Genus Geococcyx:
Genus Dromococcyx:
Genus Neomorphus:
Genus Tapera:

Order Falconiformes (Falcons and others / Falkenartige):

Family Falconidae:
Genus Falco (Falcons):
Greater kestrel / Steppenfalke (Falco rupicoloides)
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Wikipedia: Greater kestrel Source: WIKIPEDIA Greater_Kestrel_Namibia.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The greater kestrel (Falco rupicoloides) or white-eyed kestrel, is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is one of the largest kestrels and is found in open country in southern and eastern Africa. [more]
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Sooty falcon / Schieferfalke (Falco concolor)
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Description

The sooty falcon (Falco concolor) is a medium-sized falcon breeding from northeastern Africa to the southern Persian Gulf region. [more]
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Dickinson's kestrel / Schwarzrückenfalke (Falco dickinsoni)
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Description

Dickinson's kestrel (Falco dickinsoni) is a bird of prey of southern and eastern Africa belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is named after John Dickinson, an English physician and missionary who collected the type specimen. It is also known as the white-rumped kestrel. Its closest relatives are the grey kestrel and banded kestrel and the three are sometimes placed in the subgenus Dissodectes. [more]
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Red-footed falcon / Rotfussfalke (Falco vespertinus)
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Wikipedia: Red-footed falcon Source: WIKIPEDIA Falco_vespertinus_3_%28Martin_Mecnarowski%29.jpg
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Description

Deutschland: ausnahmsweise Brutvogel, seltener Zugvogel

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 10-07
Migration in: 06-09 - 06-17
Migration out: 08-18 - 10-07
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Physical details

Physical details: length=29-31 cm, wingspan=66-78 cm, weight=130-197 g
Habitats: Agricultural
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Red-necked falcon / Rothalsfalke (Falco chicquera)
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Description

General: The red-necked falcon (Falco chicquera) is a bird of prey in the falcon family with two disjunct populations, one in India and the other in Africa. This medium-sized falcon has bluish grey wings and upper body, a chestnut red cap with short chin straps passing through the eye. The primary feathers of the wing are black and a single black band at the tip of the tail are distinctive. The Indian subspecies Falco chicquera chicquera also known as the red-headed merlin or red-headed falcon is found mainly in the open plains of the India Subcontinent although it is thought to have occurred further west in southeastern Iran. The subspecies Falco chicquera ruficollis found in sub-Saharan Africa is sometimes treated as a full species, the rufous-necked falcon (Falco ruficollis), on the basis of its well-separated geographic range and distinctive pattern. It appears very similar to the Indian form but has dark barring on the upperparts, a rufous breast band, and black moustachial and eye stripes. As in most falcons, the females are larger and falconers in India called the female turumti and the male as chatwa. They hunt in pairs mostly at dawn and dusk, capturing small birds, bats and squirrels. [more]
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Eleonora's falcon / Eleonorenfalke (Falco eleonorae)
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Wikipedia: Eleonora's falcon Source: WIKIPEDIA Eleonorenfalke1.jpg
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Description

Eleonora's falcon (Falco eleonorae) is a medium-sized falcon. It belongs to the hobby group, a rather close-knit number of similar falcons often considered a subgenus Hypotriorchis. The sooty falcon is sometimes considered its closest relative, but while they certainly belong to the same lineage, they do not seem to be close sister species.[2][3] The English name and the species name eleonorae commemorate Eleanor of Arborea, Queen or Lady-Judge (Juighissa) and national heroine of Sardinia, who in 1392, under the jurisdiction conferred by the Carta de Logu, became the first ruler in history to grant protection to hawk and falcon nests against illegal hunters.[4][5][6] The genus name falco is from Late Latin falx, falcis, a sickle, referring to the claws of the bird.[7] [more]
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African hobby / Afrikanischer Baumfalke (Falco cuvierii)
Alternate classification: Falco cuvieri
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Description

The African hobby (Falco cuvierii) is a small species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. [more]
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Lanner falcon / Lannerfalke (Falco biarmicus)
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Description

The lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus) is a medium-sized bird of prey that breeds in Africa, southeast Europe and just into Asia. It prefers open habitat and is mainly resident, but some birds disperse more widely after the breeding season. A large falcon, it preys on birds and bats.[2] [more]
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Genus Spiziapteryx:
Genus Micrastur:
Genus Milvago:
Genus Polihierax:
Pygmy falcon / Halsband-Zwergfalke (Polihierax semitorquatus)
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Description

The pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus) or African pygmy falcon, is a bird species native to eastern and southern Africa. It is the smallest raptor on the continent. As a small falcon, only 19 to 20 cm long, it preys on insects, small reptiles, and small mammals. [more]
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Genus Microhierax:
Genus Herpetotheres:
Genus Phalcoboenus:
Genus Daptrius:
Genus Caracara:
Genus Ibycter:

Order Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos / Flamingos):

Family Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos):
Genus Phoenicopterus:
Genus Phoenicoparrus:
Lesser flamingo / Zwergflamingo (Phoeniconaias minor)
Alternate classification: Phoenicopterus minor
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Lesser flamingos. 2016-09-07 14:44:58 Namibia
First observed in Namibia on 2016-09-07.

Description

The lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and northwestern India.[4] Birds are occasionally reported from further north, but these are generally considered vagrants. [more]
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Order Piciformes (Woodpeckers and others / Spechtvögel):

Family Picidae (Woodpeckers):
Genus Colaptes:
Genus Picoides:
Genus Dendrocopos:
Genus Dryocopus:
Genus Piculus:
Genus Veniliornis:
Genus Sphyrapicus:
Genus Picumnus:
Genus Melanerpes:
Genus Campephilus:
Genus Picus:
Genus Dendropicos:
Genus Xiphidiopicus:
Genus Jynx:
Rufous-necked wryneck / Rotkehl-Wendehals (Jynx ruficollis)
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Description

The red-throated wryneck (Jynx ruficollis) is a species of wryneck in the woodpecker family. It is also known as the rufous-necked wryneck, red-breasted wryneck, African wryneck or rufous-throated wryneck. [more]
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Genus Campethera:
Golden-tailed woodpecker / Goldschwanzspecht (Campethera abingoni)
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Description

The golden-tailed woodpecker (Campethera abingoni) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. Its specific name commemorates the 5th Earl of Abingdon.[2] It belongs to a species complex that includes the Knysna woodpecker to the south of its range, and the mostly allopatric[3] Mombasa woodpecker to the northeast,[4] with which it perhaps hybridizes. [more]
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Bennett's woodpecker / Bennettspecht (Campethera bennettii)
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Description

Bennett's woodpecker (Campethera bennettii) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in woodlands and bushes in Africa. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a least-concern species. [more]
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Knysna woodpecker / Xosaspecht (Campethera notata)
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Description

The Knysna woodpecker (Campethera notata) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. It belongs to a species complex that includes the golden-tailed and Mombasa woodpeckers.[3] [more]
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Genus Blythipicus:
Genus Celeus:
Genus Chrysocolaptes:
Genus Geocolaptes:
Ground woodpecker / Erdspecht (Geocolaptes olivaceus)
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Wikipedia: Ground woodpecker Source: WIKIPEDIA Geocolaptes_olivaceus_-South_Africa-8.jpg
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Description

The ground woodpecker (Geocolaptes olivaceus) is one of only three ground-dwelling woodpeckers in the world (the others are the Andean and campo flickers). It inhabits rather barren, steep, boulder-strewn slopes in relatively cool hilly and mountainous areas of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland and has yet to be recorded outside of Southern Africa. It is found in a broad swath running from southwest to northeast, from the Cape Peninsula and Namaqualand to Mpumalanga.[1] It is closely related to the woodpeckers of the genus Campethera, some of which also employ terrestrial foraging strategies.[2] [more]
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Genus Sasia:
Genus Meiglyptes:
Genus Mulleripicus:
Genus Dinopium:
Genus Gecinulus:
Genus Hemicircus:
Genus Nesoctites:
Genus Leiopicus:
Genus Dryobates:
Genus Chrysophlegma:
Genus Chloropicus:
Olive woodpecker (Chloropicus griseocephalus)
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Wikipedia: Olive woodpecker Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Olive_Woodpecker%2C_Sakania%2C_DRC_%2812404103034%29%2C_crop.jpg
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Description

The olive woodpecker (Dendropicos griseocephalus) is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae.[2] [more]
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Cardinal woodpecker (Chloropicus fuscescens)
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Description

The cardinal woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) is a widespread and common resident breeder in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It occurs in a wide range of habitats, ranging from dense forest to thorn bush. They are fairly vocal and are easily identified by their call notes. The sexes are distinguishable by their head patterns. [more]
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Bearded woodpecker (Chloropicus namaquus)
Alternate classification: Dendropicos namaquus
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Description

The bearded woodpecker (Chloropicus namaquus) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It has a distinctive black and white head and brownish barred body. It is native to tropical central Africa. It has an extremely wide range and is a fairly common species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".[1] Some taxonomic authorities place this species in Dendropicos. [more]
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Genus Ipophilus:
Genus Verreauxia:
Genus Micropternus:
Family Ramphastidae:
Genus Aulacorhynchus:
Genus Andigena:
Genus Baillonius:
Genus Capito:
Genus Eubucco:
Genus Pteroglossus:
Genus Ramphastos:
Genus Selenidera:
Genus Semnornis:
Genus Pogonornis:
Family Lybiidae:
Genus Lybius:
Black-collared barbet / Schwarznacken-Bartvogel (Lybius torquatus)
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Black collared barbet. 2016-09-23 08:24:08 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-23.

Description

The black-collared barbet (Lybius torquatus) is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae which is native to sub-Saharan Africa. Indigenous names include isiKhulukhulu and isiQonQotho in isiZulu, and Isinagogo in isiXhosa.[2] [more]
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Genus Pogoniulus:
Yellow-rumped tinkerbird / Gelbbüschel-Zwergbärtling (Pogoniulus bilineatus)
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Wikipedia: Yellow-rumped tinkerbird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Yellow-rumped_Tinkerbird.jpg
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Description

The yellow-rumped tinkerbird (Pogoniulus bilineatus) is a bird species in the family Lybiidae (African barbets), which is native to the moist tropical and subtropical regions of sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Yellow-fronted tinkerbird / Gelbstirn-Bartvogel (Pogoniulus chrysoconus)
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Description

The yellow-fronted tinkerbird (Pogoniulus chrysoconus) is a small African barbet formerly known as yellow-fronted tinker barbet. It is sometimes considered conspecific with its southern counterpart, the red-fronted tinkerbird, Pogoniulus pusillus. Barbets are near passerine birds with bristles around the base of the bill and a world-wide tropical distribution. [more]
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Red-fronted tinkerbird / Feuerstirn-Bartvogel (Pogoniulus pusillus)
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Wikipedia: Red-fronted tinkerbird Source: WIKIPEDIA Tinkerbird_Red-fronted_2010_10_08_16_Alan_Manson_Ithala_GR.jpg
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Description

The red-fronted tinkerbird, (Pogoniulus pusillus) is a small African barbet. Barbets are near-passerine birds with bristles around the base of the bill. They have a world-wide tropical distribution. [more]
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Genus Trachyphonus:
Crested barbet / Hauben-Bartvogel (Trachyphonus vaillantii)
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Wikipedia: Crested barbet Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Trachyphonus_vaillantii_-near_Sand_River_Selous%2C_Selous_Game_Reserve%2C_Tanzania-8.jpg
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Description

The crested barbet (Trachyphonus vaillantii) ('trachys'=rough, 'phone'=voice, sound') is a sub-Saharan bird in the Lybiidae family. Its specific name commemorates François Levaillant, a famed French naturalist. [more]
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Genus Stactolaema:
Green barbet / Olivbartvogel (Stactolaema olivacea)
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Wikipedia: Green barbet Source: WIKIPEDIA Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_Green_Barbet_%28Stactolaema_olivacea%29_%28cropped%29.jpg
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Description

The green barbet (Stactolaema olivacea) is a species of bird in the Lybiidae family (African barbets). It is found in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa.[1] It occurs in forests from sea level to 1,800 metres (5,900 ft).[2] Its isolated populations are vulnerable to forest clearing.[3] [more]
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White-eared barbet / Weißohr-Bartvogel (Stactolaema leucotis)
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Wikipedia: White-eared barbet Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White-eared_Barbet_RWD.jpg
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Description

The white-eared barbet (Stactolaema leucotis) is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae (African barbets). It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Genus Gymnobucco:
Genus Tricholaema:
Pied barbet / Rotstirn-Bartvogel (Tricholaema leucomelas)
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Wikipedia: Pied barbet Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Acacia_pied_barbet_%28Tricholaema_leucomelas_centralis%29.jpg
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Description

The acacia pied barbet or pied barbet (Tricholaema leucomelas) is a species of bird in the family Lybiidae. [more]
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Genus Buccanodon:
Family Megalaimidae:
Genus Megalaima:
Genus Psilopogon:
Genus Calorhamphus:
Family Indicatoridae:
Genus Indicator:
Scaly-throated honeyguide / Strichelstirn-Honiganzeiger (Indicator variegatus)
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Wikipedia: Scaly-throated honeyguide Source: WIKIPEDIA Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_Scaly-throated_Honeyguide_%28Indicator_variegatus%29.jpg
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Description

The scaly-throated honeyguide (Indicator variegatus) is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. [more]
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Lesser honeyguide / Kleiner Honiganzeiger (Indicator minor)
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Wikipedia: Lesser honeyguide Source: WIKIPEDIA 2007_09_22_Lesser_Honeyguide.jpg
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Description

The lesser honeyguide (Indicator minor) is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. [more]
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Greater honeyguide / Großer Honiganzeiger (Indicator indicator)
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Wikipedia: Greater honeyguide Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Greater_Honeyguide%2C_Gambia.jpg
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Description

The greater honeyguide (Indicator indicator) is a bird in the family Indicatoridae, paleotropical near passerine birds related to the woodpeckers. Its English and scientific names refer to its habit of guiding people to bee colonies. Claims that it also guides non-human animals are disputed. [more]
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Genus Melichneutes:
Genus Melignomon:
Genus Prodotiscus:
Wahlberg's honeyguide / Wahlberglaubpicker (Prodotiscus regulus)
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Wikipedia: Wahlberg's honeyguide Source: WIKIPEDIA Wahlberg%27s_Honeyguide_%28Prodotiscus_regulus%29.jpg
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Description

The brown-backed honeybird (Prodotiscus regulus), also known as Wahlberg's honeybird, Wahlberg's honeyguide and sharp-billed honeyguide, is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae. This bird is named after the Swedish naturalist Johan August Wahlberg. [more]
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Order Psittaciformes (Parrots and others / Papageien):

Family Psittacidae (Parrots):
Genus Ara:
Genus Psittacula:
Genus Amazona:
Genus Aratinga:
Genus Pionus:
Genus Psittacus:
Genus Neophema:
Genus Pezoporus:
Genus Platycercus:
Genus Polytelis:
Genus Strigops:
Genus Anodorhynchus:
Genus Cyanopsitta:
Genus Deroptyus:
Genus Guaruba:
Genus Pyrrhura:
Genus Micropsitta:
Genus Psittrichas:
Genus Agapornis:
Peach-faced lovebird / Rosenköpfchen (Agapornis roseicollis)
Alternate classification: Psittacus roseicollis
Also known as: Rosy-cheeked lovebird, Rosy-faced lovebird
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Wikipedia: Peach-faced lovebird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Rosy-faced_lovebird_%28Agapornis_roseicollis_roseicollis%29.jpg
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, Africa.
General: The rosy-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis), also known as the rosy-collared or peach-faced lovebird, is a species of lovebird native to arid regions in southwestern Africa such as the Namib Desert. A loud and constant chirper, these birds are very social animals and often congregate in small groups in the wild. They eat throughout the day and take frequent baths. Coloration can vary widely among populations. Plumage is identical in males and females. Lovebirds are renowned for their sleep position in which they sit side-by-side and turn their faces in towards each other. Also, females are well noted to tear raw materials into long strips, "twisty-tie" them onto their backs, and fly substantial distances back to make a nest. They are common in the pet industry. [more]
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Genus Loriculus:
Genus Forpus:
Genus Cyanoramphus:
Genus Eunymphicus:
Genus Brotogeris:
Genus Coracopsis:
Genus Eclectus:
Genus Nestor:
Genus Poicephalus:
Meyer's parrot / Goldbugpapagei (Poicephalus meyeri)
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Wikipedia: Meyer's parrot Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Poicephalus_meyeri_-Zimbabwe_-two-8-3c.jpg
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Description

Meyer's parrot (Poicephalus meyeri), also known as the brown parrot,[2] is a species of parrot native to Africa. A Meyer's parrot has black feathers, turquoise belly, blue rump, and bright yellow markings on the carpal joint of the wings. Most subspecies have some yellow on the top of the head as well. Forshaw (1989) recognizes six subspecies of P. meyeri which vary in home range, size and in markings, including the extent of yellow markings to the head and wings and the intense of turquoise markings on the belly and rump. [more]
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Brown-headed parrot / Braunkopfpapagei (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus)
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Wikipedia: Brown-headed parrot Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Brown-headed_Parrot_%28Poicephalus_cryptoxanthus%29_%2811688869593%29.jpg
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Description

The brown-headed parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) is a south-eastern African parrot. [more]
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Cape parrot / Kappapagei (Poicephalus robustus)
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Wikipedia: Cape parrot Source: WIKIPEDIA Poicephalus_robustus_-South_Africa-6a.jpg
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Description

The Cape parrot (Poicephalus robustus) or Levaillant's parrot is a large, temperate forest dwelling parrot of the genus Poicephalus endemic to South Africa. It was formerly grouped as a subspecies along with the savanna-dwelling brown-necked parrot (P. fuscicollis fuscicollis) and grey-headed parrot (P. f. suahelicus), but is now considered a distinct species. [more]
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Brown-necked parrot (Poicephalus fuscicollis)
Alternate classification: Poicephalus suahelicus fuscicollis
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Wikipedia: Brown-necked parrot Source: WIKIPEDIA Kapsky.jpg
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Description

The brown-necked parrot (Poicephalus fuscicollis), sometimes known in aviculture as the uncape parrot,[2] is a large Poicephalus parrot species endemic to Africa consisting of the savanna-dwelling brown-necked parrot (P. fuscicollis fuscicollis) and grey-headed parrot (P. f. suahelicus) subspecies. It formerly included the Cape parrot (now Poicephalus robustus) as a subspecies before the Cape parrot was re-classified as a distinct species.[3] [more]
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Genus Psephotus:
Genus Myiopsitta:
Genus Diopsittaca:
Genus Orthopsittaca:
Genus Bolborhynchus:
Genus Primolius:
Genus Graydidascalus:
Genus Aprosmictus:
Genus Psittaculirostris:
Genus Tanygnathus:
Genus Pionopsitta:
Genus Barnardius:
Genus Gypopsitta:
Genus Triclaria:
Genus Hapalopsittaca:
Genus Rhynchopsitta:
Genus Cyanoliseus:
Genus Pionites:
Genus Alisterus:
Genus Prioniturus:
Genus Neopsephotus:
Genus Purpureicephalus:
Genus Enicognathus:
Genus Prosopeia:
Genus Nannopsittaca:
Genus Psittacella:
Genus Touit:
Genus Bolbopsittacus:
Genus Cyclopsitta:
Genus Geoffroyus:
Genus Leptosittaca:
Genus Northiella:
Genus Psilopsiagon:
Genus Lathamus:
Genus Psittinus:
Genus Mascarinus:
Genus Conuropsis:
Genus Callocephalon:
Genus Alipiopsitta:
Genus Eupsittula:
Genus Psittacara:
Genus Pyrilia:
Genus Ognorhynchus:
Family Cacatuidae (Cockatoos):
Genus Cacatua:
Genus Nymphicus:
Genus Calyptorhynchus:
Genus Probosciger:
Genus Eolophus:
Family Psittaculidae:
Genus Melopsittacus:
Tribe Loriini (Lories):
Genus Lorius:
Genus Charmosyna:
Genus Glossopsitta:
Genus Trichoglossus:
Genus Vini:
Genus Chalcopsitta:
Genus Eos:
Genus Neopsittacus:
Genus Oreopsittacus:
Genus Pseudeos:
Genus Psitteuteles:
Genus Phigys:
Genus Psephotellus:

Order Sphenisciformes (Penguins):

Family Spheniscidae (Penguins):
Genus Aptenodytes:
King penguin / Königspinguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus)
Alternate classification: Aptenodytes patagonica
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Wikipedia: King penguin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-SGI-2016-South_Georgia_%28Fortuna_Bay%29%E2%80%93King_penguin_%28Aptenodytes_patagonicus%29_04.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Yellow: Aptenodytes patagonicus halli
Green: breeding areas [more]
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Genus Eudyptes:
Northern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi)
Also known as: Moseley's rockhopper penguin
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Wikipedia: Northern rockhopper penguin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Eudyptes_moseleyi_-Zoologischer_Garten_Berlin%2C_Germany-8a.jpg
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The northern rockhopper penguin, Moseley's rockhopper penguin, or Moseley's penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) is a penguin species native to the southern Indian and Atlantic Oceans. It was described as distinct from the southern rockhopper penguin. [more]
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Rockhopper penguin / Felsenpinguin (Eudyptes chrysocome)
Alternate classification: Eudyptes crestatus
Also known as: Southern rockhopper penguin
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Wikipedia: Rockhopper penguin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-FAL-2016-New_Island%2C_Falkland_Islands-Rockhopper_penguin_%28Eudyptes_chrysocome%29_05.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Macaroni penguin / Goldschopfpinguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus)
Alternate classification: Eudyptes chrysolophus chrysolophus
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Wikipedia: Macaroni penguin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-SGI-2016-South_Georgia_%28Cooper_Bay%29%E2%80%93Macaroni_penguin_%28Eudyptes_chrysolophus%29_01.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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The macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) is a species of penguin found from the Subantarctic to the Antarctic Peninsula. One of six species of crested penguin, it is very closely related to the royal penguin, and some authorities consider the two to be a single species. It bears a distinctive yellow crest, and the face and upperparts are black and sharply delineated from the white underparts. Adults weigh on average 5.5 kg (12 lb) and are 70 cm (28 in) in length. The male and female are similar in appearance; the male is slightly larger and stronger with a relatively larger bill. Like all penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine lifestyle. [more]
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Genus Pygoscelis:
Genus Spheniscus:
Jackass penguin / Brillenpinguin (Spheniscus demersus)
Also known as: African penguin
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African penguins are also called donkey penguins because of their grating voices. 2009-11-03 12:06:56
First observed in South Africa on 2009-11-03.

Description

The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the Cape penguin or South African penguin, is a species of penguin confined to southern African waters. Like all extant penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat. Adults weigh an average of 2.2–3.5 kg (4.9–7.7 lb) and are 60–70 cm (24–28 in) tall. The species has distinctive pink patches of skin above the eyes and a black facial mask. The body upperparts are black and sharply delineated from the white underparts, which are spotted and marked with a black band. The pink glands above their eyes help them with thermoregulation. To cope with changing temperatures, blood is sent to the glands to be cooled by the air.[2] [more]
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Genus Eudyptula:
Genus Megadyptes:

Order Gaviiformes (Loons / Seetaucher):

Family Gaviidae (Loons):
Genus Gavia:

Order Opisthocomiformes (Hoatzins):

Family Opisthocomidae (Hoatzins):
Genus Opisthocomus:

Order Podicipediformes (Grebes / Lappentaucher):

Family Podicipedidae (Grebes):
Genus Podilymbus:
Genus Podiceps:
Great crested grebe / Haubentaucher (Podiceps cristatus)
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Haubentaucher auf Lago Maggiore, Locarno. 2024-09-02 15:48:02 Locarno
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-04-27.

Description

Exotic looking waterbird common at Pfäffikersee
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahres-, Zugvogel, Wintergast
Vocalization: Laughing sequences with nasal grunts, a rolling nasal "treaa" and bill-clattering. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird

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Physical details: length=46-51 cm, wingspan=85-90 cm, weight=568-813 g
Habitats: River and lake

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ 2021-04-21 10:31:08 Source: BirdNet 20210421_103108 birdnet 1470 - Great Crested Grebe - 2021-04-21 10:31:08 - Great Crested Grebe - Pf=C3=A4ffikon.mp3 Pfäffikersee (song)

No details but a Xeno-Canto recording. - but really OWN
Lützelsee Haubentaucher Bettelruf.

♫ 2024-09-07 18:26:00 Lützelsee (begging call)

Call attributes: begging call Frequency: ,
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Black-necked grebe / Schwarzhalstaucher (Podiceps nigricollis)
Also known as: Eared grebe
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Evtl Schwarzhalstaucher. 2021-03-07 11:13:08 Rapperswil
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2021-03-07.

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
General: The black-necked grebe or eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) is a member of the grebe family of water birds. It was described in 1831 by Christian Ludwig Brehm. There are currently three accepted subspecies, including the nominate subspecies. Its breeding plumage features a distinctive ochre-coloured plumage which extends behind its eye and over its ear coverts. The rest of the upper parts, including the head, neck, and breast, are coloured black to blackish brown. The flanks are tawny rufous to maroon-chestnut, and the abdomen is white. When in its non-breeding plumage, this bird has greyish-black upper parts, including the top of the head and a vertical stripe on the back of the neck. The flanks are also greyish-black. The rest of the body is a white or whitish colour. The juvenile has more brown in its darker areas. The subspecies californicus can be distinguished from the nominate by the former's usually longer bill. The other subspecies, P. n. gurneyi, can be differentiated by its greyer head and upper parts and by its smaller size. P. n. gurneyi can also be told apart by its lack of a non-breeding plumage. This species is present in parts of Africa, Eurasia, and the Americas. [more]
Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel, seltener Wintergast

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 05-01 - 07-29
Migration in: 03-01 - 06-09
Migration out: 06-29 - 11-26
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Physical details: length=28-34 cm, wingspan=56-60 cm, weight=213-450 g
Habitats: River and lake
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Genus Aechmophorus:
Genus Tachybaptus:
Genus Rollandia:
Genus Poliocephalus:

Order Procellariiformes (Petrels and albatrosses / Röhrennasen):

Family Procellariidae (Shearwaters and petrels / Sturmvögel):
Genus Puffinus:
Subantarctic shearwater (Puffinus elegans)
Alternate classification: Puffinus assimilis elegans
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Wikipedia: Subantarctic shearwater Source: WIKIPEDIA PuffinusElegansKeulemans.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Manx shearwater / Atlantiksturmtaucher (Puffinus puffinus)
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Wikipedia: Manx shearwater Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Manx_Shearwater.JPG
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
General: The Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. The scientific name of this species records a name shift: Manx shearwaters were called Manks puffins in the 17th century. Puffin is an Anglo-Norman word (Middle English pophyn) for the cured carcasses of nestling shearwaters. The Atlantic puffin acquired the name much later, possibly because of its similar nesting habits. [more]
Vocalization: Vocal at breeding ground. [Link]

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Physical details: length=31-36 cm, wingspan=76-88 cm, weight=375-459 g
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Tropical shearwater (Puffinus bailloni)
Alternate classification: Puffinus lherminieri bailloni
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Wikipedia: Tropical shearwater Source: WIKIPEDIA P%C3%A9trel_de_Barau_.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, Africa.
General: The tropical shearwater (Puffinus bailloni) is a seabird in the family Procellariidae formerly considered conspecific with Audubon's shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri).[2] [more]
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Genus Fulmarus:
Southern fulmar / Silbersturmvogel (Fulmarus glacialoides)
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Wikipedia: Southern fulmar Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Fulmarus_glacialoides_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Daption:
Cape petrel / Kapsturmvogel (Daption capense)
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Wikipedia: Cape petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Daption_capense_in_flight_2_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Macronectes:
Northern giant-petrel / Hall-Sturmvogel (Macronectes halli)
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Wikipedia: Northern giant-petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Macronectes_halli_-Godthul%2C_South_Georgia%2C_British_Overseas_Territories%2C_UK_-flying-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Southern giant-petrel / Riesensturmvogel (Macronectes giganteus)
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In flight is perhaps a southern giant petrel. 2019-02-07 09:34:10 Patagonia
First observed in Patagonia on 2019-02-07.

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Genus Pachyptila:
Broad-billed prion / Großer Entensturmvogel (Pachyptila vittata)
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Wikipedia: Broad-billed prion Source: WIKIPEDIA Broad_billed_prion.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Antarctic prion / Taubensturmvogel (Pachyptila desolata)
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Wikipedia: Antarctic prion Source: WIKIPEDIA Pachyptila_desolata_-South_Atlantic_-flying-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Slender-billed prion / Belcher-Sturmvogel (Pachyptila belcheri)
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Wikipedia: Slender-billed prion Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Slender-billed_Prion_Close.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Fairy prion / Feensturmvogel (Pachyptila turtur)
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Wikipedia: Fairy prion Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Fairy_Prion_with_egg.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Salvin's prion / Kleiner Entensturmvogel (Pachyptila salvini)
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Wikipedia: Salvin's prion Source: WIKIPEDIA Medium-billed_Prion.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Procellaria:
Spectacled petrel (Procellaria conspicillata)
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Wikipedia: Spectacled petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA Spectacled_Petrel%2C_Procellaria_conspicillata_Cropped.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The spectacled petrel (Procellaria conspicillata) is a rare seabird that nests only on the high western plateau of Inaccessible Island in the South Atlantic Tristan da Cunha group. It is one of the largest petrels that nests in burrows. [more]
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Grey petrel / Grausturmvogel (Procellaria cinerea)
Also known as: Gray petrel
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Wikipedia: Grey petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Procellaria_cinerea_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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White-chinned petrel / Weißkinn-Sturmvogel (Procellaria aequinoctialis)
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Wikipedia: White-chinned petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Procellaria_aequinoctialis_1_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Pterodroma:
White-headed petrel / Weißkopf-Sturmvogel (Pterodroma lessonii)
Alternate classification: Pterodroma lessoni
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Wikipedia: White-headed petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-File-Pterodroma_lessonii_in_flight_1_-_SE_Tasmania_2019.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Atlantic petrel / Schlegelsturmvogel (Pterodroma incerta)
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Wikipedia: Atlantic petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA PterodromaIncerta.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The Atlantic petrel (Pterodroma incerta) is a gadfly petrel endemic to the South Atlantic Ocean. It breeds in enormous colonies on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island, and ranges at sea from Brazil to Namibia, with most records at sea being to the west of the breeding islands, and along the subtropical convergence. [more]
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Great-winged petrel / Langflügel-Sturmvogel (Pterodroma macroptera)
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Wikipedia: Great-winged petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Pterodroma_macroptera_in_flight_3_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Barau's petrel / Barausturmvogel (Pterodroma baraui)
Alternate classification: Bulweria baraui
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Wikipedia: Barau's petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA Pterodroma_baraui%2C_Durban%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_b.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: Barau's petrel (Pterodroma baraui) is a medium-sized gadfly petrel from the family Procellariidae. Its main breeding site is the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. [more]
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Soft-plumaged petrel / Weichfeder-Sturmvogel (Pterodroma mollis)
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Wikipedia: Soft-plumaged petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Pterodroma_mollis_light_morph_-_SE_Tasmania_2019.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Bulweria:
Genus Calonectris:
Genus Pagodroma:
Genus Pseudobulweria:
Tahiti petrel / Tahiti-Sturmvogel (Pseudobulweria rostrata)
Alternate classification: Pterodroma rostrata
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Wikipedia: Tahiti petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA Tahitipetrel1.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: South America, Africa.

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Genus Aphrodroma:
Kerguelen petrel (Aphrodroma brevirostris)
Alternate classification: Pterodroma brevirostris
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Wikipedia: Kergülen petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA LugensaBrevirostris.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Halobaena:
Blue petrel / Blausturmvogel (Halobaena caerulea)
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Wikipedia: Blue petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Halobaena_caerulea_in_flight_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Thalassoica:
Antarctic petrel / Antarktiksturmvogel (Thalassoica antarctica)
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Wikipedia: Antarctic petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Antarctic_Petrel%2C_Antarctic_Peninsula_%285940362516%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The Antarctic petrel (Thalassoica antarctica) is a boldly marked dark brown and white petrel, found in Antarctica, most commonly in the Ross and Weddell Seas. They eat Antarctic krill, fish, and small squid. They feed while swimming but can dive from both the surface and the air.[3] [more]
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Genus Ardenna:
Flesh-footed shearwater / Blassfuß-Sturmtaucher (Ardenna carneipes)
Alternate classification: Puffinus carneipes
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Wikipedia: Flesh-footed shearwater Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Puffinus_carneipes_-New_Zealand_-flying-8b.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, Africa.

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Sooty shearwater / Dunkler Sturmtaucher (Ardenna grisea)
Alternate classification: Puffinus griseus
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Wikipedia: Sooty shearwater Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Puffinus_griseus_in_flight_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, South America, Africa.
General: Deutschland: seltener Zugvogel
Vocalization: Mostly heard at breeding ground. A peculiar, rhythmic, coarse moaning, with a disyllabic attack, followed by a deeper, cooing "in-breath". [Link]

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Physical details: length=40-51 cm, wingspan=94-109 cm, weight=666-978 g
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Great shearwater / Großer Sturmtaucher (Ardenna gravis)
Alternate classification: Puffinus gravis
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Wikipedia: Great shearwater Source: WIKIPEDIA Puffinus_gravisPCCA20070623-3641B.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
General: The great shearwater (Ardenna gravis) is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. Ardenna was first used to refer to a seabird by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi in 1603, and gravis is Latin for "heavy".[3] [more]

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Physical details: length=43-51 cm, wingspan=100-118 cm, weight=715-950 g
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Family Diomedeidae (Albatrosse):
Genus Diomedea:
Wandering albatross / Wanderalbatros (Diomedea exulans)
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Wikipedia: Wandering albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Diomedea_exulans_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Phoebetria:
Sooty albatross / Dunkelalbatros (Phoebetria fusca)
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Wikipedia: Sooty albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA Sooty_Albatross_CW.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Light-mantled albatross / Rußalbatros (Phoebetria palpebrata)
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Wikipedia: Light-mantled albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA Light_sooty_albatross_flying.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Thalassarche:
Salvin's albatross / Salvin-Albatros (Thalassarche salvini)
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Wikipedia: Salvin's albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Thalassarche_salvini_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Chatham albatross / Chatham-Albatros (Thalassarche eremita)
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Wikipedia: Chatham albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA Chatham_albatross_%28Thalassarche_eremita%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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General: The Chatham albatross (Thalassarche eremita), also known as the Chatham mollymawk or Chatham Island mollymawk,[4] is a medium-sized black-and-white albatross which breeds only on The Pyramid, a large rock stack in the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the shy albatross Thalassarche cauta. It is the smallest of the shy albatross group. [more]
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Indian yellow-nosed albatross / Indischer Gelbnasenalbatros (Thalassarche carteri)
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Wikipedia: Indian yellow-nosed albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Thalassarche_carteri_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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The Indian yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche carteri) is a member of the albatross family, and is the smallest of the mollymawks. In 2004, BirdLife International[2] split this species from the Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross; however Clements[3] has not split it yet, and the SACC has not either, but recognises the need for a proposal.[4] [more]
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Grey-headed albatross / Graukopfalbatros (Thalassarche chrysostoma)
Alternate classification: Diomedea chrysostoma
Also known as: Gray-headed albatross
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Wikipedia: Grey-headed albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Thalassarche_chrysostoma_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross / Gelbnasenalbatros (Thalassarche chlororhynchos)
Alternate classification: Diomedea chlororhynchos
Also known as: Yellow-nosed albatross, Yellow-nosed albatross
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Wikipedia: Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA Thalassarche_chlororhynchos.png
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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White-capped albatross / Weißkappenalbatros (Thalassarche cauta)
Alternate classification: Diomedea cauta
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Wikipedia: White-capped albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA White-capped_Albatross_%288076884678%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Buller's albatross / Buller-Albatros (Thalassarche bulleri)
Alternate classification: Diomedea bulleri
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Wikipedia: Buller's albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Thalassarche_bulleri_in_flight_6_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Black-browed albatross / Schwarzbrauenalbatros (Thalassarche melanophrys)
Alternate classification: Thalassarche melanophris, Thalassarche melanophris
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Wikipedia: Black-browed albatross Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Thalassarche_melanophrys_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Phoebastria:
Family Pelecanoididae:
Genus Pelecanoides:
Subfamily Hydrobatidae (Storm petrels / Sturmschwalben):
Genus Fregetta:
White-bellied storm-petrel / Weißbauch-Sturmschwalbe (Fregetta grallaria)
Alternate classification: Procellaria grallaria
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Wikipedia: White-bellied storm-petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-White-bellied_Storm-Petrel-Lord_Howe_Island-26March2013.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Black-bellied storm-petrel / Schwarzbauch-Meerläufer (Fregetta tropica)
Alternate classification: Thalassidroma tropica
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Wikipedia: Black-bellied storm-petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA Fregetta_tropica%2C_Kaapse_waters%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Pelagodroma:
White-faced storm-petrel / Fregattensturmschwalbe (Pelagodroma marina)
Alternate classification: Procellaria marina
Also known as: White-faced storm petrel
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Wikipedia: White-faced storm-petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA Godmanstormlg.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa.

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Genus Oceanodroma:
Leach's storm-petrel / Wellenläufer (Oceanodroma leucorhoa)
Alternate classification: Hydrobates leucorhous (Vieillot, 1818)
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Wikipedia: Leach's storm-petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Lesp1.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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General: Deutschland: seltener Zugvogel

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Physical details: length=19-22 cm, wingspan=45-48 cm, weight=40-50 g
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Matsudaira's storm-petrel / Matsudairawellenläufer (Oceanodroma matsudairae)
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Wikipedia: Matsudaira's storm-petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 012016-IMG_5713_Matsudaira%27s_Storm-Petrel_%28Oceanodroma_matsudairae%29_%288005427860%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, Africa.

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Genus Garrodia:
Grey-backed storm-petrel / Graurücken-Sturmschwalbe (Garrodia nereis)
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Wikipedia: Grey-backed storm-petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Garrodia_nereis_1_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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Genus Hydrobates:
European storm-petrel / Sturmschwalbe (Hydrobates pelagicus)
Also known as: European storm petrel
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Wikipedia: European storm-petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-European_Storm_Petrel_From_The_Crossley_ID_Guide_Eastern_Birds.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

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General: Die Nördlichen Sturmschwalben (Hydrobatidae) sind eine auf allen Weltmeeren weit verbreitete Familie der Röhrennasen (Procellariiformes). Zur Familie gehören 15 Arten, die in der IOC-World Bird List zwei Gattungen zugeordnet werden[1], bei Winkler und Kollegen aber alle zur Gattung Hydrobates gehören.[2] [more]
Vocalization: Heard at breeding ground. Dry, cyclic, rattling and cooing, interrupted by deeper nasal moaning or a higher pitched "kee-ee-kee", with emphasis on second syllable. [Link]

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Physical details: length=14-18 cm, wingspan=36-39 cm, weight=23-30 g
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Genus Oceanites:
Wilson's storm-petrel / Buntfuß-Sturmschwalbe (Oceanites oceanicus)
Alternate classification: Procellaria oceanica
Also known as: Wilson's storm petrel
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Wikipedia: Wilson's storm-petrel Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Oceanites_oceanicus_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia.

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Genus Nesofregetta:

Order Strigiformes (Owls / Eulen):

Family Strigidae:
Genus Bubo (Eagle owls):
Verreaux's eagle-owl / Milchuhu (Bubo lacteus)
Alternate classification: Strix lactea
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Wikipedia: Verreaux's eagle-owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 2012-giant-eagle-owl.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: Verreaux's eagle-owl (Bubo lacteus), also commonly known as the milky eagle owl or giant eagle owl,[2] is a member of the family Strigidae. This species is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. A member of the genus Bubo, it is the largest African owl, measuring up to 66 cm (26 in) in total length. This eagle-owl is a resident primarily of dry, wooded savanna. Verreaux's eagle-owl is mainly grey in color and is distinguishable from other large owls by its bright pink eyelids, a feature shared with no other owl species in the world.[3] [more]
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Spotted eagle-owl / Fleckenuhu (Bubo africanus)
Alternate classification: Strix africana
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Wikipedia: Spotted eagle-owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Spotted_eagle_owl_bubo_africanus.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The spotted eagle-owl (Bubo africanus; also known as the African spotted eagle-owl and the African eagle-owl) is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the eagle owls. Its length is 45 centimetres (18 in) and its weight is from 454 to 907 grams (1.0 to 2.0 lb). It has a 100 to 140 centimetres (39 to 55 in) wingspan.[2] The facial disk is off white to pale ochre and the eyes are yellow. It has prominent ear tufts, and the upper body is dusky brown, the lower parts off-white with brown bars. Prior to 1999 the spotted eagle-owl was considered conspecific with the greyish eagle-owl, but now it is classed as a separate species. [more]
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Cape eagle-owl / Kapuhu (Bubo capensis)
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Wikipedia: Cape eagle-owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Bubo_capensis%2C_Sossusvlei_1.jpg
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Description

The Cape eagle-owl (Bubo capensis) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.[2] It is one of several large species of the eagle-owl genus Bubo. [more]
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Genus Strix:
African wood-owl / Afrikanischer Waldkauz (Strix woodfordii)
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Wikipedia: African wood-owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_Wood_Owl.jpg
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Description

The African wood owl (Strix woodfordii) or Woodford's owl, is a typical owl from the genus Strix in the family Strigidae which is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Genus Aegolius (Saw-whet owls):
Genus Asio:
Marsh owl / Kap-Ohreule (Asio capensis)
Alternate classification: Otus capensis
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Wikipedia: Marsh owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Asio_capensis%2C_Tweeling%2C_a.jpg
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Description

Medium-sized, dark brown with a pumpkin shaped head with small 'ear' tufts.[2] The facial disc is pale buff, with a distinct dark brown rim with buff speckles. There is a dark brown area around the eyes, which are also dark brown.[3] Its ear-tufts are earth-brown and quite small, often not visible, and set near the centre of the forehead.[3] The tail is dark brown, barred pale buff with a whitish tip. Tarsi are feathered pale tawny-buff and toes are covered with pale buffish plumes, leaving the dark brown tips bare. Claws are blackish.[3] [more]
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Genus Otus:
African scops-owl / Afrika-Zwergohreule (Otus senegalensis)
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Wikipedia: African scops-owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African-scops_owl_%28Otus_senegalensis%29_male.jpg
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Description

The African scops owl (Otus senegalensis) is a small owl which is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
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Genus Mimizuku:
Genus Ninox:
Genus Micrathene:
Genus Surnia:
Genus Glaucidium:
African barred owlet / Kap-Sperlingskauz (Glaucidium capense)
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Wikipedia: African barred owlet Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Glaucidium_capense_-Kruger_National_Park%2C_South_Africa-8.jpg
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Description

The African barred owlet (Glaucidium capense) is a species of small owl in the family Strigidae found in much of southern, central and eastern Africa. The taxon may be four species rather than a single species. [more]
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Pearl-spotted owlet / Perlkauz (Glaucidium perlatum)
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Wikipedia: Pearl-spotted owlet Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Pearl-spotted_owlet_%28Glaucidium_perlatum_diurnum%29.jpg
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Description

The pearl-spotted owlet (Glaucidium perlatum) is an owl that breeds in Sub-Saharan Africa. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most species of owl. The other grouping is the barn owls, Tytonidae. [more]
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Genus Lophostrix:
Genus Pulsatrix:
Genus Ciccaba:
Genus Athene:
Genus Ketupa:
Genus Megascops:
Genus Ptilopsis:
Southern white-faced owl / Südbüscheleule (Ptilopsis granti)
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Owl, perhaps southern white-faced owl. 2016-09-24 18:37:18 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-24.

Description

The southern white-faced owl (Ptilopsis granti) is a fairly small owl in the family Strigidae. It is native to the southern half of Africa. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the northern white-faced owl (P. leucopsis) but the two are now commonly treated as separate species. [more]
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Genus Pseudoscops:
Genus Sceloglaux:
Genus Heteroglaux:
Genus Mascarenotus:
Genus Scotopelia:
Pel's fishing-owl / Bindenfischeule (Scotopelia peli)
Alternate classification: Strix peli Bonaparte, 1850
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Wikipedia: Pel's fishing-owl Source: WIKIPEDIA Pel%27s_fishing_owl%2C_Scotopelia_pel.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Pel's fishing owl (Scotopelia peli) is a large species of owl in the family Strigidae. The species is found in Africa and lives near rivers and lakes. It feeds nocturnally on fish and frogs snatched from the surface of lakes and rivers. The species prefers slow moving rivers with large overhanging trees to roost and forage from.[2] It nests in hollows and the forks of large trees. Though as many as two eggs are laid, often only one chick is raised. [more]
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Genus Nesasio:
Genus Margarobyas:
Genus Xenoglaux:
Genus Uroglaux:
Genus Pyrroglaux:
Genus Jubula:
Family Tytonidae (Barn owls):
Genus Tyto:
African grass-owl / Afrika-Graseule (Tyto capensis)
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Wikipedia: African grass-owl Source: WIKIPEDIA Grass_Owl_adult.jpg
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Description

The African grass owl (Tyto capensis) is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae. [more]
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Barn owl / Schleiereule (Tyto alba)
Alternate classification: Strix alba
Also known as: Western barn owl, Common barn owl
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Wikipedia: Barn owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Tyto_alba_-British_Wildlife_Centre%2C_Surrey%2C_England-8a_%281%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahresvogel
Vocalization: Large repertoire of mainly hissing and screeching sounds. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 04-01 - 09-17
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Physical details

Physical details: length=33-35 cm, wingspan=80-95 cm, weight=240-350 g
Habitats: Agricultural
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Genus Phodilus:

Order Musophagiformes (Turacos):

Family Musophagidae:
Genus Tauraco:
Knysna turaco / Südafrikanischer Turako (Tauraco corythaix)
Alternate classification: Tauraco persa corythraix
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Wikipedia: Knysna turaco Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Knysna_Turacos.JPG
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The Knysna turaco (Tauraco corythaix), or, in South Africa, Knysna loerie, is a large turaco, one of a group of African musophagidae birds. It is a resident breeder in the mature evergreen forests of southern and eastern South Africa, and Swaziland. It was formerly sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the green turaco of West Africa. The Livingstone's and Schalow's turacos were once considered subspecies.[2] [more]
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Genus Corythaeola:
Genus Corythaixoides:
Grey go-away-bird / Graulärmvogel (Corythaixoides concolor)
Also known as: Gray go-away-bird
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Gray loris, nicknamed the Go away bird for its call. 2016-09-23 17:46:16 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-23.

Description

The grey go-away-bird (Crinifer concolor), also known as grey lourie, grey loerie, or kwêvoël, is a bold and common bird of the southern Afrotropics. They are present in arid to moist, open woodlands and thorn savanna, especially near surface water.[2] They regularly form groups and parties that forage in tree tops, or dust bathe on the ground. Especially when disturbed, they make their presence known by their characteristically loud and nasal "kweh" or "go-way" calls,[3] with the last syllable typically a descending drawl.[4] Within range, their unique combination of appearance and habits precludes confusion with other bird species. [more]
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Genus Musophaga:
Genus Crinifer:
Genus Gallirex:
Purple-crested turaco / Glanzhaubenturako (Gallirex porphyreolophus)
Alternate classification: Tauraco porphyreolophus, Tauraco porphyreolophus
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Wikipedia: Purple-crested turaco Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Purple-crested_Turaco_%28Gallirex_porphyreolophus%29_%2832424422866%29.jpg
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Description

The purple-crested turaco (Gallirex porphyreolophus) is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is the National Bird of the Kingdom of Swaziland, and the crimson flight feathers of this and related turaco species are important in the ceremonial regalia of the Swazi royal family. [more]
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Genus Ruwenzorornis:

Order Trogoniformes (Trogons and quetzals):

Family Trogonidae:
Genus Trogon:
Genus Apaloderma:
Narina trogon / Narinatrogon (Apaloderma narina)
Alternate classification: Trogon narina
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Wikipedia: Narina trogon Source: WIKIPEDIA Narina_Trogon%2C_Apaloderma_narina_MALE_at_Lekgalameetse_Provincial_Reserve%2C_Limpopo%2C_South_Africa_%2814654439002%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Narina trogon (Apaloderma narina) is a largely green and red, medium-sized (32–34 cm long), bird of the family Trogonidae. It is native to forests and woodlands of the Afrotropics. Though it is the most widespread and catholic in habitat choice of the three Apaloderma species, their numbers are locally depleted due to deforestation.[2] Some populations are sedentary while others undertake regular movements. The species name commemorates Narina, mistress of French ornithologist François Levaillant, whose name he derived from a Khoikhoi word for "flower",[3] as her given name was difficult to pronounce. [more]
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Genus Euptilotis:
Genus Harpactes:
Genus Pharomachrus:
Genus Priotelus:

Order Bucerotiformes (Hornbills):

Family Bucerotidae:
Genus Anthracoceros:
Genus Tockus:
African grey hornbill / Grautoko (Tockus nasutus)
Alternate classification: Lophoceros nasutus
Also known as: African gray hornbill
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Wikipedia: African grey hornbill Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-African_grey_hornbill_%28Tockus_nasutus_nasutus%29_male.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African grey hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus) is a member of the hornbill family of mainly tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World. It is a widespread resident breeder in much of sub-Saharan Africa and the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula.[2] The African grey hornbill has escaped or been deliberately released into Florida, USA, but there is no evidence that the population is breeding and may only persist due to continuing releases or escapes.[3] [more]
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Southern red-billed hornbill / Südlicher Rotschnabeltoko (Tockus rufirostris)
Alternate classification: Tockus erythrorhynchus rufirostris
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Wikipedia: Southern red-billed hornbill Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Southern_red-billed_hornbill_%28Tockus_rufirostris%29_male.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The southern red-billed hornbill (Tockus rufirostris) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae, which is native to the savannas and dryer bushlands of southern Africa. It is replaced by a near-relative, the Damara red-billed hornbill, in the arid woodlands of western Namibia. All five red-billed hornbills were formerly considered conspecific. [more]
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Southern yellow-billed hornbill / Südlicher Gelbschnabeltoko (Tockus leucomelas)
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Southern yellow-billed hornbill. 2016-09-25 09:17:32 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-25.

Description

The southern yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) is a hornbill found in southern Africa. Yellow-billed hornbills feed mainly on the ground, where they forage for seeds, small insects, spiders and scorpions. This hornbill species is a common and widespread resident of dry thornveldt and broad-leafed woodlands. They can often be seen along roads and water courses. [more]
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Crowned hornbill / Kronentoko (Tockus alboterminatus)
Alternate classification: Lophoceros alboterminatus
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Wikipedia: Crowned hornbill Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Crowned_hornbill%2C_KwaZulu-Natal%2C_South_Africa_.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The crowned hornbill (Lophoceros alboterminatus) is an African hornbill. [more]
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Genus Aceros:
Genus Buceros:
Genus Ceratogymna:
Genus Penelopides (Tarictic hornbills):
Genus Berenicornis:
Genus Bycanistes:
Trumpeter hornbill / Trompeterhornvogel (Bycanistes bucinator)
Alternate classification: Buceros bucinator
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Wikipedia: Trumpeter hornbill Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Bycanistes_bucinator_-Lowry_Park_Zoo%2C_Tampa%2C_Florida%2C_USA-8a.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The trumpeter hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator) is a medium-sized hornbill, with length between 58 and 65 cm (23 and 26 in), characterized by a large grey casque on the bill, smaller in females. The eyes are brown or red, with pink surrounding skin. Body mass is between 0.45 and 1 kg (0.99 and 2.20 lb).[2] It is similar to silvery-cheeked hornbill. Distinguishing features include an all-black back, white belly and white underwing coverts (in flight, wings present white tips), and red facial skin. [more]
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Genus Anorrhinus:
Genus Rhyticeros:
Genus Rhinoplax:
Genus Tropicranus:
Genus Ocyceros:
Family Bucorvidae:
Genus Bucorvus:
Southern ground hornbill / Südlicher Hornrabe (Bucorvus leadbeateri)
Also known as: Southern ground-hornbill
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Southern ground hornbill. 2016-09-26 07:39:52 Botswana
First observed in Botswana on 2016-09-26.

Description

The southern ground hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri; formerly known as Bucorvus cafer), is one of two species of ground hornbill, which are both found solely within Africa, and is the largest species of hornbill worldwide. It can be found in the southern regions of Africa, ranging from Kenya to South Africa.[2] Within these regions, they inhabit both woodlands and savannas.[3] The other species of the genus Bucorvus found in Africa is the Abyssinian ground hornbill, B. abyssinicus. [more]
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Order Coliiformes (Mousebirds):

Family Coliidae:
Genus Colius:
Speckled mousebird / Braunflügel-Mausvogel (Colius striatus)
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Wikipedia: Speckled mousebird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Colius_striatus_-_W%C3%BCstenhaus.jpg
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Description

The speckled mousebird (Colius striatus) is the largest species of mousebird, as well as one of the most common. It is found throughout most of Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. [more]
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White-backed mousebird / Weißrücken-Mausvogel (Colius colius)
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Wikipedia: White-backed mousebird Source: WIKIPEDIA Colius_White-backed_mousebird_feeding_on_Duranta_berries_9860s.jpg
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Description

The white-backed mousebird (Colius colius) is a large species of mousebird. It is distributed in western and central regions of southern Africa from Namibia and southern Botswana eastwards to Central Transvaal and the eastern Cape. [more]
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Genus Urocolius:
Red-faced mousebird / Rotzügel-Mausvogel (Urocolius indicus)
Alternate classification: Colius indicus
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Wikipedia: Red-faced mousebird Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-faced_Mousebird_%28Urocolius_indicus%29_hanging_in_tree%2C_front_view.jpg
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Description

The red-faced mousebird (Urocolius indicus) is a species of mousebird or coly. It is a common in southern Africa from Zaire, Zambia and Tanzania south to the Cape. Its habitat is savanna with thickets, fynbos scrub, other open woodland, gardens and orchards.[2] [more]
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Order Upupiformes (Hoopoes and others / Hopf- und Hornvögel):

Family Upupidae:
Genus Upupa:
Family Phoeniculidae:
Genus Phoeniculus:
Green woodhoopoe / Kakelaar (Phoeniculus purpureus)
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Wikipedia: Green woodhoopoe Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Green_wood_hoopoe_%28Phoeniculus_purpureus_angolensis%29.jpg
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Description

The green wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus purpureus) is a large, up to 44 cm (17 in) long, near-passerine tropical bird native to Africa. It is a member of the family Phoeniculidae, the wood hoopoes, and was formerly known as the red-billed wood hoopoe. [more]
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Family Rhinopomastidae:
Genus Rhinopomastus:
Common scimitar-bill / Sichelhopf (Rhinopomastus cyanomelas)
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Wikipedia: Common scimitar-bill Source: WIKIPEDIA Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_Common_Scimitarbill_%28Rhinopomastus_cyanomelas%29_%28cropped%29.jpg
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Description

The common scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus cyanomelas) is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Order Galbuliformes (Jacamars):

Family Galbulidae:
Genus Galbula:
Genus Jacamerops:
Genus Brachygalba:
Genus Jacamaralcyon:
Family Bucconidae:
Genus Bucco:
Genus Nystalus:
Genus Nonnula:
Genus Malacoptila:
Genus Notharchus:
Genus Monasa:
Genus Chelidoptera:

Superorder Galloanserae:

Order Galliformes (Landfowls / Hühnervögel):
Family Megapodiidae:
Genus Megapodius:
Genus Leipoa:
Genus Aepypodius:
Genus Alectura:
Genus Eulipoa:
Genus Macrocephalon:
Genus Talegalla:
Family Cracidae:
Genus Ortalis:
Genus Penelope:
Genus Aburria:
Genus Crax:
Genus Penelopina:
Genus Chamaepetes:
Genus Mitu:
Genus Nothocrax:
Genus Oreophasis:
Genus Pauxi:
Genus Pipile:
Family Numididae (Guineafowls):
Genus Acryllium:
Genus Guttera:
Genus Numida:
Helmeted guineafowl / Helmperlhuhn (Numida meleagris)
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Wikipedia: Helmeted guineafowl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Numida_meleagris_-Serengeti_National_Park%2C_Tanzania-8_%281%29.jpg
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Description

introduced
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Genus Agelastes:
Family Phasianidae (Turkeys):
Subfamily Phasianinae:
Genus Gallus:
Genus Lophophorus:
Genus Lophura:
Genus Pavo (Peafowls):
Indian peafowl / Blauer Pfau (Pavo cristatus)
Also known as: Blue peafowl, Common peafowl
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Wikipedia: Indian peafowl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Peacock%2C_East_Park%2C_Hull_-_panoramio.jpg
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: North America, Africa.
General: introduced, King, Rottnest & Furneaux Islands
Details

Genus Phasianus:
Genus Polyplectron:
Genus Pucrasia:
Genus Syrmaticus:
Genus Tragopan:
Genus Afropavo:
Genus Argusianus:
Genus Catreus:
Genus Chrysolophus:
Genus Crossoptilon:
Genus Ithaginis:
Genus Rheinardia:
Genus Synoicus:
Subfamily Perdicinae:
Genus Francolinus:
Orange river francolin / Rebhuhnfrankolin (Francolinus levaillantoides)
Alternate classification: Scleroptila levalliantoides
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Wikipedia: Orange river francolin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Orange_River_francolin%2C_Scleroptila_levaillantoides%2C_at_Khama_Rhino_Sanctuary%2C_Botswana_%2832117354732%29.jpg
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Description

General: The Orange River francolin (Scleroptila gutturalis) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae found in grassland and woodland in Africa.[2] In the taxa from the northern part of its distribution (Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda and Kenya), the neck-line does not reach the eye and the belly is whitish.[2] In the southern taxa (Angola, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and Lesotho) the neck-line reaches the eye and the belly is buff.[2] This has led some authorities to treat them as separate species: The Archer's or acacia francolin (S. gutturalis with subspecies lorti) in the north, and the Orange River francolin (S. levaillantoides with subspecies jugularis) in the south.[2] [more]
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Genus Perdix:
Genus Alectoris:
Chukar partridge / Chukarsteinhuhn (Alectoris chukar)
Alternate classification: Perdix chukar
Also known as: Chukar
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Wikipedia: Chukar partridge Source: WIKIPEDIA Alectoris-chukar-001.jpg
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Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
General: Das Chukarhuhn (Alectoris chukar), auch Chukarsteinhuhn genannt, ist eine Vogelart aus der Familie der Fasanenartigen (Phasianidae), die zur Ordnung der Hühnervögel (Galliformes) gehört. Es hat innerhalb der Gattung der Steinhühner das umfangreichste Verbreitungsgebiet und kommt von der Balkanhalbinsel und den Inseln des Ägäischens Meeres bis nach Nordchina vor. Es nutzt dabei Lebensräume, die sich hinsichtlich Relief, Klima und Vegetation stark unterscheiden, weswegen man das Chukarhuhn auch als eine Vogelart mit hoher ökologischer Plastizität bezeichnet.[1] [more]
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Genus Bambusicola:
Genus Coturnix:
Harlequin quail / Harlekinwachtel (Coturnix delegorguei)
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Wikipedia: Harlequin quail Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Harlequin_Quail_%28Coturnix_delegorguei%29_%286035291347%29.jpg
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Description

The harlequin quail (Coturnix delegorguei) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It occurs in Africa and in the Arabian Peninsula.[4] The species is named after the collector, Adulphe Delegorgue. [more]
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Genus Arborophila:
Genus Rollulus:
Genus Margaroperdix:
Genus Tetraogallus:
Genus Perdicula:
Genus Xenoperdix:
Genus Ptilopachus:
Genus Dendroperdix:
Crested francolin / Schopffrankolin (Dendroperdix sephaena)
Alternate classification: Peliperdix sephaena
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Wikipedia: Crested francolin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Crested_Francolin_RWD.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The crested francolin (Dendroperdix sephaena) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. One of its subspecies, Dendroperdix sephaena rovuma, is sometimes considered a separate species, Kirk's francolin. [more]
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Genus Peliperdix:
Coqui francolin / Schopffrankolin (Peliperdix coqui)
Alternate classification: Francolinus coqui
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Wikipedia: Coqui francolin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-CoquiFrancolin_MasaiMara.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Coqui francolin (Peliperdix coqui) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. [more]
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Genus Ammoperdix:
Genus Scleroptila:
Grey-winged francolin / Grauflügelfrankolin (Scleroptila afra)
Alternate classification: Scleroptila africanus, Scleroptila africanus
Also known as: Grey-winged frankolin, Gray-winged francolin
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Wikipedia: Grey-winged francolin Source: WIKIPEDIA Bergpatrys_%28Scleroptila_afra%29_in_KwaZulu-Natal%2C_Francesco_Veronesi.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The grey-winged francolin (Scleroptila afra) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Lesotho and South Africa. [more]
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Shelley's francolin / Shelleyfrankolin (Scleroptila shelleyi)
Alternate classification: Francolinus shelleyi
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Wikipedia: Shelley's francolin Source: WIKIPEDIA FrancolinusShelleyiKeulemans.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Shelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, cousin of George Ernest Shelley. [more]
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Red-winged francolin / Rotflügelfrankolin (Scleroptila levaillantii)
Alternate classification: Francolinus levaillantii (Valenciennes, 1825)
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Wikipedia: Red-winged francolin Source: WIKIPEDIA Red-winged_Francolin_%28Francolinus_levaillantii%29_from_side%2C_b.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The red-winged francolin (Scleroptila levaillantii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. [more]
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Genus Tetraophasis:
Genus Caloperdix:
Genus Galloperdix:
Genus Rhizothera:
Genus Haematortyx:
Genus Tropicoperdix:
Genus Pternistis:
Swainson's spurfowl / Swainsonfrankolin (Pternistis swainsonii)
Alternate classification: Pternistis swainsoni
Also known as: Swainson's francolin
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Wikipedia: Swainson's spurfowl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Swainson%27s_Spurfowl_%28Pternistes_swainsonii%29_%286041396322%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Der Swainsonfrankolin (Pternistis swainsonii) ist ein Vogel aus der Familie der Fasanartigen. Er kommt in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mosambik, Namibia, Südafrika, Eswatini, Sambia und Simbabwe vor. In der Shona-Sprache Simbabwes wird dieser Vogel Chikwari oder Horwe genannt und gilt bei Outdoor- und Jagdbegeisterten als Delikatesse. [more]
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Red-necked spurfowl / Rotkehlfrankolin (Pternistis afer)
Alternate classification: Francolinus afer (Muller, 1776)
Also known as: Bare-throated francolin, Red-necked francolin
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Wikipedia: Red-necked spurfowl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Red-necked_spurfowl_%28Pternistis_afer_cranchii%29%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The red-necked spurfowl or red-necked francolin (Pternistis afer), is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae that is a resident species in southern Africa. [more]
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Red-billed francolin / Rotschnabelfrankolin (Pternistis adspersus)
Alternate classification: Francolinus adspersus (Waterhouse, 1838)
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Wikipedia: Red-billed francolin Source: WIKIPEDIA 2011-red-billed-francolin.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The red-billed spurfowl (Pternistis adspersus), also known as the red-billed francolin, is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Southern Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Cape francolin / Kapfrankolin (Pternistis capensis)
Alternate classification: Francolinus capensis
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Wikipedia: Cape francolin Source: WIKIPEDIA Francolinus_capensis_-Kirstenbosch_National_Botanical_Garden%2C_South_Africa-8%2C_crop.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Cape spurfowl or Cape francolin (Pternistis capensis) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. It is endemic to southern Africa, where it is the largest francolin. It occurs in the Western Cape province of South Africa, and locally northwards to southern Namibia. It has adapted to alien vegetation and a variety of human-altered habitats, but scrubby roosting and nesting space is a prerequisite.[2] The species is not threatened. [more]
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Natal francolin / Natalfrankolin (Pternistis natalensis)
Alternate classification: Francolinus natalensis (Smith, 1833)
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Wikipedia: Natal francolin Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Natal_Spurfowl_%28Pternistes_natalensis%29_%286041759562%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Natal spurfowl or Natal francolin (Pternistis natalensis) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [more]
Details

Subfamily Meleagridinae:
Genus Meleagris:
Subfamily Tetraoninae (Grouses):
Genus Bonasa:
Genus Centrocercus:
Genus Tympanuchus:
Genus Lagopus:
Genus Dendragapus:
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Genus Falcipennis:
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Genus Lyrurus:
Genus Lerwa:
Genus Melanoperdix:
Genus Anurophasis:
Family Odontophoridae (American quails):
Genus Callipepla:
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Genus Cyrtonyx:
Genus Oreortyx:
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Order Cariamiformes (Seriamas):

Family Cariamidae (Seriemas):
Genus Cariama:
Genus Chunga:

Order Apodiformes (Swifts and hummingbirds / Segler):

Family Apodidae (Swifts):
Subfamily Hemiprocninae (Tree swifts):
Genus Hemiprocne:
Subfamily Cypseloidinae:
Genus Cypseloides:
Genus Streptoprocne:
Subfamily Apodinae:
Genus Apus:
Bradfield's swift / Damarasegler (Apus bradfieldi)
Alternate classification: Micropus bradfieldi
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Wikipedia: Bradfield's swift Source: WIKIPEDIA Apus_bradfieldi_-Pofadder%2C_Northern_Cape%2C_South_Africa_-flying-8.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Bradfield's swift (Apus bradfieldi) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. [more]
Details

White-rumped swift / Kaffernsegler (Apus caffer)
Alternate classification: Cypselus caffer
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Wikipedia: White-rumped swift Source: WIKIPEDIA Swift_White-rumped_2015_12_18_07_36_42_1782.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The white-rumped swift (Apus caffer) is a species of swift. Although this small bird is superficially similar to a house martin, it is not closely related to that passerine species. The resemblances between the swallows and swifts are due to convergent evolution reflecting similar life styles. [more]
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Horus swift / Horussegler (Apus horus)
Alternate classification: Apus affinis horus
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Wikipedia: Horus swift Source: WIKIPEDIA ApusHorus_RobertWienand.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The Horus swift (Apus horus) is a small bird in the swift family. It breeds in sub-Saharan Africa. It has an extensive continuous distribution from eastern and southern South Africa north to southern Zambia and central Mozambique, and has recently colonised the De Hoop Nature Reserve area of the Western Cape. [more]
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African swift / Kapsegler (Apus barbatus)
Alternate classification: Cypselus barbatus
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Wikipedia: African swift Source: WIKIPEDIA ApusBarbatus_TrevorHardaker1.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African black swift (Apus barbatus), also known as the African swift or black swift, is a medium-sized bird in the swift family. It breeds in Africa discontinuously from Liberia, Cameroon, Zaire, Uganda and Kenya southwards to South Africa. The "black swifts" of Madagascar and the Comoros are either taken as two subspecies of the African black swift, or otherwise deemed a full species, the Malagasy black swift. [more]
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Little swift / Haussegler (Apus affinis)
Alternate classification: Cypselus affinis
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Wikipedia: Little swift Source: WIKIPEDIA House_swift_I_IMG_3260.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The little swift (Apus affinis), is a small species of swift found in Africa and southwestern Asia, and are vagrants and local breeders in southern Europe. They are found both in urban areas and at rocky cliffs where they build nests in a way typical of all members of the order Apodiformes. The genus name Apus is Latin for a swift, thought by the ancients to be a type of swallow without feet (from Ancient Greek α, a, "without", and πούς, pous, "foot"). The Latin specific affinis means similar to or related to, but in this case the species that the little swift supposedly resembles is not clear from the description.[3] A population formerly considered to be an eastern subspecies of little swift is now separated as a distinct species, the house swift (Apus nipalensis). [more]
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Genus Chaetura:
Genus Aerodramus:
Genus Collocalia:
Genus Cypsiurus:
African palm-swift / Palmensegler (Cypsiurus parvus)
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Wikipedia: African palm-swift Source: WIKIPEDIA African_Palm_Swift_in_flight.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The African palm swift (Cypsiurus parvus) is a small swift. It is very similar to the Asian palm swift, Cypsiurus balasiensis, and was formerly considered to be the same species. The Malagasy palm swift was also recently split from this species. This is a common species with a very wide distribution which faces no obvious threats and may be increasing in numbers as a result of the cultivation of the exotic Washington palm, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".[1] [more]
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Genus Hydrochous:
Genus Aeronautes:
Genus Hirundapus:
Genus Tachornis:
Genus Raphidura:
Genus Neafrapus:
Bat-like spinetail / Fledermaussegler (Neafrapus boehmi)
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Wikipedia: Bat-like spinetail Source: WIKIPEDIA Neafrapus_boehmi_subsp_sheppardi%2C_Panda%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

Böhm's spinetail (Neafrapus boehmi), also known as the bat-like spinetail, is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. [more]
Details

Genus Tachymarptis:
Alpine swift / Alpensegler (Tachymarptis melba)
Alternate classification: Apus melba, Apus melba, Apus melba
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MerlinBirdID sagt das sind Alpensegler die ich von der Ferienwohnung in Locarno gesehen habe. 2025-04-28 07:41:43 Locarno
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-06-20.

Description

Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL R

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-01 - 09-25

Other Details

Habitats: Settlement

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ 2020-06-20 12:18:16 Source: BirdNet 20200620_121816 birdnet 688 - Alpine swift.mp3 Luppmen (song)

Details

Family Trochilidae (Hummingbirds):
Genus Calypte:
Genus Selasphorus:
Genus Phaethornis:
Genus Aglaeactis:
Genus Coeligena:
Genus Eriocnemis:
Genus Lafresnaya:
Genus Lesbia:
Genus Metallura:
Genus Oreonympha:
Genus Oreotrochilus:
Genus Sephanoides:
Genus Amazilia:
Genus Chlorostilbon:
Genus Chalcostigma:
Genus Heliangelus:
Genus Orthorhyncus:
Genus Anthracothorax:
Genus Heliomaster:
Genus Hylocharis:
Genus Eupetomena:
Genus Eulampis:
Genus Glaucis:
Genus Archilochus:
Genus Discosura:
Genus Eutoxeres:
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Genus Phlogophilus:
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Genus Leucochloris:
Genus Loddigesia:
Genus Mellisuga:

Order Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars and others / Schwalmvögel):

Family Podargidae (Frogmouths):
Genus Podargus:
Genus Rigidipenna:
Family Eurostopodidae:
Genus Eurostopodus:
Family Aegothelidae:
Genus Aegotheles:
Genus Euaegotheles:
Family Batrachostomatidae:
Genus Batrachostomus:
Family Caprimulgidae:
Subfamily Caprimulginae:
Genus Caprimulgus:
Nightjar / Ziegenmelker (Caprimulgus europaeus)
Also known as: Eurasian nightjar, European nightjar
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Wikipedia: Nightjar Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Great_Eared-Nightjar%2C_Tangkoko%2C_Sulawesi_%285799113025%29_%282%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: Der Ziegenmelker (Caprimulgus europaeus), auch Europäischer Ziegenmelker und neuerdings Nachtschwalbe[1] genannt, ist neben dem Rothals-Ziegenmelker (Caprimulgus ruficollis) der einzige in Europa vorkommende Vertreter der Vogelfamilie der Nachtschwalben (Caprimulgidae). [more]
Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 3

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-11 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-10 - 07-29
Migration in: 04-11 - 06-09
Migration out: 08-18 - 10-07
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=26-28 cm, wingspan=57-64 cm, weight=65-100 g
Habitats: Forest

Similar species

Song or calls similar to: Savi's warbler.

Vocalisation

Song: Buzzing like machinery or a (BirdID says) a cricket. Changes pitch at times.
Song: Song unique among birds, but quite similar to Mole cricket. A mechanical, continuous slur, like the sound of a distant motorbike. As opposed to the Mole Cricket, it often "shifts gear" by changing pitch to a note approximately a fourth below the drone. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, fast, Frequency: 2-4 KHz
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC768849 - European Nightjar - Caprimulgus europaeus - song.mp3 (song)


Details

Pennant-winged nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius)
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Wikipedia: Pennant-winged nightjar Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-The_American_Museum_journal_%28c1900-%281918%29%29_%2817974546639%29.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

General: The pennant-winged nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) is a species of nightjar that occurs from Nigeria to northern South Africa. It is an intra-African migrant and displays remarkable sexual dimorphism in the breeding season. [more]
Details

Square-tailed nightjar / Welwitschnachtschwalbe (Caprimulgus fossii)
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Wikipedia: Square-tailed nightjar Source: WIKIPEDIA Caprimulgus_fossii_subsp_mossambicus%2C_Pretoriuskop%2C_Birding_Weto%2C_a.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The square-tailed nightjar (Caprimulgus fossii) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae which is native to tropical and subtropical woodlands of the Afrotropics. It has an extensive range south of the African equator. Despite not having a completely "square tail", its naming highlights a distinguishing field mark. The similarly plumaged slender-tailed nightjar, found in dry bush country of the tropics, differs namely by its protruding central tail feathers. It is alternatively known as the Gabon nightjar or Mozambique nightjar. [more]
Details

Freckled nightjar / Fleckennachtschwalbe (Caprimulgus tristigma)
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Wikipedia: Freckled nightjar Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Freckled_nightjar_%28Caprimulgus_tristigma%29_male.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The freckled nightjar (Caprimulgus tristigma) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It has a wide yet patchy distribution throughout the Afrotropics. [more]
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Rufous-cheeked nightjar / Rostwangen-Nachtschwalbe (Caprimulgus rufigena)
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Wikipedia: Rufous-cheeked nightjar Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Caprimulgus_rufigena_1838.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The rufous-cheeked nightjar (Caprimulgus rufigena) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is an intra-African migrant that breeds in the south of its range. It spends the non-breeding season in eastern Nigeria, Cameroon, southern Chad and Sudan, the Republic of the Congo, the D.R.C. and western Central African Republic. During the southern hemisphere summer it is found in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. [more]
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Fiery-necked nightjar / Pfeifnachtschwalbe (Caprimulgus pectoralis)
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Wikipedia: Fiery-necked nightjar Source: WIKIPEDIA Caprimulgus_pectoralis%2C_Limpopo_Prov%2C_Maguire.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The fiery-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus pectoralis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae, which occurs in Africa south of the equator. Its distinctive and frequently uttered call is rendered as 'good-lord-deliver-us'. It is replaced in the tropics by a near relative, the black-shouldered nightjar. In addition to the latter, it forms a species complex with the Montane and Ruwenzori nightjars.[2] [more]
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Swamp nightjar / Natalnachtschwalbe (Caprimulgus natalensis)
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Wikipedia: Swamp nightjar Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-CaprimulgusAccraeGronvold.jpg
🔍 Never observed (yet!)

Description

The swamp nightjar (Caprimulgus natalensis) is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird in the nightjar family found in Africa. [more]
Details

Genus Phalaenoptilus:
Genus Nyctiphrynus:
Genus Uropsalis:
Genus Nyctidromus:
Genus Macrodipteryx:
Genus Eleothreptus:
Genus Hydropsalis:
Subfamily Chordeilinae:
Genus Chordeiles:
Genus Podager:
Genus Lurocalis:
Genus Nyctiprogne:
Genus Siphonorhis:
Genus Gactornis:
Genus Nyctipolus:
Genus Setopagis:
Genus Antrostomus:
Genus Systellura:
Genus Lyncornis:
Family Nyctibiidae:
Genus Nyctibius:
Family Steatornithidae:
Genus Steatornis:

Classification not found:

3 species not correctly classified

Common whitethroat / Dorngrasmücke (Sylvia communis)

Alternate classification: Curruca communis
Also known as: Greater whitethroat, Greater whitethroat
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Wikipedia: Common whitethroat Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Common_Whitethroat.jpg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2023-07-16.

Description

General: Die Dorngrasmücke (Sylvia communis) ist ein Singvogel aus der Gattung der Grasmücken (Sylvia) und in Europa weit verbreitet. Sie bevorzugt Lebensräume mit dornigen Büschen, in denen sie ihr Nest anlegt. [more]
Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel
Vocalization: Variable. Usually recognized by fairly concise phrase, usually with three ascending and descending parts. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-01 - 09-28
Breeding: 05-01 - 08-09
Migration in: 04-01 - 05-21
Migration out: 07-20 - 09-28
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=14 cm, wingspan=18-23 cm, weight=13-18 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Song: Often ends with more indistinct mimicry, or subsong. May omit characteristic phrase and sing more cryptic for periods of time, and may be more difficult to identify. [Link]
Relativ kurzer gesang, an Anfang fallend, dann entweder weiter oder steigend. 7-14 notes. [Link]
Song: Gesang kurz und rau (Kürzester Name).Oft im Singflug aber auch ab Warte. Wenn im Singflug dann Strophe etwas länger. [Link]
Often ends with more indistinct mimicry, or subsong. May omit characteristic phrase and sing more cryptic for periods of time, and may be more difficult to identify. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, fast, Frequency: 3-7 KHz Special sounds: mimicry
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC344648 - Common Whitethroat - Sylvia communis communis - song, recorded in Germany.mp3 (song)


Calls: heiser, etwas nasal „wäd“ warnt m.“tschähr“. [Link]
Warning call a harsh, drawn "weeet", usually with accented ending, sometimes rising abruptly in pitch. [Link] No details but a Xeno-Canto recording. - but really OWN
Dorngrasmücke buzzy calls.

♫ 2023-07-16 10:03:00 Neunkirch, Schaffhausen (call)

Call attributes: song Frequency: ,
Details

Blue crane / Paradieskranich (Anthropoides paradiseus)

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Probably blue cranes. 2009-10-31 11:56:06
First observed in South Africa on 2009-10-31.

Description

General: The blue crane (Grus paradisea), also known as the Stanley crane and the paradise crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. [more]
Details

Scopoli's shearwater / Sepiasturmtaucher (Calonectris diomedia)

Alternate classification: Calonectris diomedea
Also known as: Cory's shearwater
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Wikipedia: Scopoli's shearwater Source: WIKIPEDIA Scopoli%27s_Shearwater.jpg
First observed in Canary Islands on 2022-03-16.

Description

Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
General: Scopoli's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) is a bird in the family Procellariidae currently considered conspecific with Cory's shearwater (Calonectris borealis). It has no subspecies.[2] The genus name Calonectris comes from Ancient Greek kalos, "good" and nectris, "swimmer". The specific diomedea refers to Diomedes, the mythical king. His wife was serially unfaithful while he fought at Troy, so he left to found a city in Italy. After his death, his distraught friends were turned into white seabirds.[3] The English name is for Italian naturalist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli who first described the species. [more]

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ 2022-03-16 22:04:37 (song)

Details

Number observed: 65. By country first seen that's: Switzerland 23, Botswana 21, South Africa 8, Namibia 5, Spain 3, Mexico 2, Costa Rica 1, Morocco 1.