africa

A fairly common weaver that's found all around Lake Victoria, Burundi and Rwanda.

A smaller sub-species of the Common bulbul. Easily identified by the white feathers covering it's ears.

These distinct ducks are quite common across much of Sub-saharan Africa and Southern Asia.

These beautiful song birds are commonly found in Acacia scrub and coastal bush in much of Kenya, Tanzania and Somalia.

Buff-crested Bustard trotting across the road. These small bustards are commonly found across much of the semi-arid and arid areas of East Africa.

These doves are often confused with ring necked doves, but are easily distinguished by looking at their beautiful pink and yellow eyes.

Male Cape Sparrow, black and white head, striking specimen. A regular visitor to the bird feeder. Noticeable caricature is that the male always eats first, when the female eats the male will chase other birds away until she is finished. occasionally will drink the rooibos tea.

A common Palearctic migrant that is found across much of Africa, in areas that receive good rainfall or that aren't too arid.

An East African endemic, commonly found in highland grasslands and acacia woodlands.

A common savannah bird mainly found in Acacia scrub. They are one of those birds that are easier to hear than see.

Showing off it's iridescent green feathers while making a territorial display.

This dry country lark is perfectly camouflaged by the dry grasses of semi-arid areas.

These cute birds are often found in hot and dry savannah grasslands in much of East Africa.

These social little birds live in large family groups and are endemic to East Africa. Mostly found in Semi-arid Savannah grasslands.

Man, saying this guy's name out loud almost sounds like a cuss :D This large bird is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world, and they are commonly seen in much of the dry grasslands in East Africa.

This small brown flycatcher is very difficult to find in Kenya. And I had to twitch this bird after a recent confirmed sighting.

They are commonly found in highland forests and gardens.

They are found in Eastern and North-eastern Africa, mainly in dry shrubland, dry lowland grasslands and hot deserts.

One of the largest larks around here. They are found in lowland Semi-arid grasslands in much of East Africa.

They are beautiful grassland birds, mostly shy and not easily seen until they come out into the open.

This amazing raptor is found in much of Eastern Africa's wetlands, marshes and swamps. But now because of habitat loss, they are threatened and decreasing in population.

AKA Zanzibar boubou. A common but shy bush bird that's found in much of coastal Kenya and North East Tanzania. Shot this picture very very close from home. Happy (or try to be) Monday everybody!

AKA Common Drongo AKA African Drongo AKA Savanna Drongo. A bird has many names! :D They are very common in a variety of different habitats including cities, and occur in much of Sub-saharan Africa.

Couldn't find a picture of this lil' birdie in the gallery so I thought I'd post this picture I took (not the greatest quality, apologies) last year. An extremely shy near endemic forest bird.

One of the most colourful and iconic barbets in East Africa, they're mostly found in lowland dry bush and savannah woodland. No messing about with the name here. Straight to the point :D