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Bird sightings in East Africa and South Africa

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Flamingoes
A flamboyance of Flamingos
Two Grey Crowned Cranes walking on grass, displaying their distinctive feathered crowns and colorful plumage.
Grey Crowned Crane
A colorful kingfisher perched on a branch, displaying vibrant blue and brown plumage with a distinct red beak.
Mangrove Kingfisher
Lesser Flamingo
Lesser Flamingo
Three banded Plover
Three banded Plover
African Spoonbill
African Spoonbill
African Jacana
African Jacana
Two pink flamingos walking gracefully along the shore, with a water background.
Flamingos on the run
A solitary marabou stork standing among tall grass, featuring a distinctive large beak and dark feathers.
A vulture perched on a tree, with its distinct beak and feathers visible against a cloudy sky.
A close-up of a secretary bird standing in tall golden grass, displaying its distinctive crest and long legs.
A large bird, resembling a bustard, with a grayish-brown body and distinct black and white patterns on its wings, standing in dry grassland.
A vibrant yellow and green bird perched on a log, showcasing its distinctive features and a curious expression against a blurred background.
A vibrant bird perched on a branch, featuring a black head, bright orange belly, and dark wings, with red eyes, set against a blurred natural background.
A colorful lilac-breasted roller bird perched on a shrub, displaying vibrant plumage in shades of blue, purple, and brown.
Close-up of a large bird with a black body and a distinctive red face, standing in tall grass.
A colorful bird with a black head, iridescent blue and green feathers, and an orange-brown belly, standing on the ground among dry leaves.
A dark bird of prey with a distinctive crest perched on a branch, surrounded by greenery.
A large flock of pink flamingos gathered in shallow water near a shoreline, with some birds standing and others resting, all set against a backdrop of a distant landscape.
A yellow-billed stork standing on one leg near a body of water, surrounded by grass and vegetation.
A close-up of a black and white bird with a distinct collar, standing on one leg in a grassy field.
A bird standing on a rocky surface, calling, with a speckled body, red facial features, and a yellow throat, surrounded by tall grass.
A side view of a brown and gray waterfowl standing on the shore, with a blurred background of water and vegetation.
Three ibis birds walking along the shore near a body of water, surrounded by dry grass and rocks.
A close-up of a perched kingfisher bird with striking black and white plumage, sitting on a green branch.
A colorful bird with green feathers, an orange chest, and a black and blue head perched on a branch amidst blurred foliage.
Bee-eater

Bird watching in South Africa

A bird with a long curved beak and spotted feathers perched on a twisted tree branch against a blue sky.
Southern Red-billed Hornbill
A colorful bird perched on a branch, featuring vibrant shades of pink, blue, and brown, against a blurred green background.
Lilac-breasted Roller
A colorful bird perched on a branch, featuring shades of green and brown plumage.
European Roller
A Black Stork standing in a grassy landscape, showcasing its distinctive black feathers and red bill.
Saddle-billed Stork
A vividly colored bird with spread wings, perched on a tree branch, showcasing bright blue and black feathers.
Woodland Kingfisher
A vulture perched on a branch against a cloudy sky, showcasing its large wings, distinctive head, and feathers.
White-backed Vulture
A close-up of a young owl perched on a tree branch, displaying wide eyes and an open beak, surrounded by green foliage.
Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl
A close-up of a bird with a distinctive red beak and gray plumage, perched on a branch with blurred background.
Woodland Woodpecker
A vibrant kingfisher perched on a branch, holding a small fish in its beak against a soft blue background.
Malachite Kingfisher
A close-up of a swallow bird perched on a railing, showcasing its distinctive brown and white feathers and a striking red-brown head.
Wire-tailed Swallow
A colorful bird perched on a thin branch, set against a soft, green background of reeds.
Little Bee-eater
A group of colorful birds perched on the top of a tree branch against a clear blue sky.
European Bee-eater
Two pied kingfishers perched on muddy ground, surrounded by grass.
Pied Kingfisher
A colorful bird standing in tall green grass, featuring a blue head, white neck, and reddish-brown body.
African Jacana
A grey and white bird with long legs and a distinctive yellow bill, standing on the ground with a slightly open mouth.