South Africa Birds Nov 2016 (1 Viewer)

[Frozen-in-MN]

I've got just a few more to go through - thank you in advance for any ideas.


#1 - In Cape Town from hotel window at dusk. I'm thinking a Cape Crow? Also considered the ubiquitous Red-winged Starling, but I don't see a hint of red on it.

#2 - At a winery in the Paarl region. Was at the feeder at the same time as a Southern-masked Weaver, if that makes any difference.
I've scanned through all the seedeaters and still can't find one that has an orange bill and feet.

#3 - Kruger National Park. This was a LONGGGG ways away, but hopefully you can even see it at the center of the photo. Based on the dark breast band, white on head, and location, I think this has to be a Common Ringed Plover?

Thanks again.

 

[Frozen-in-MN]

Bumping up for another try at comments...

 

[tconzemi]

Red-winged Starling may be the better option (huge size difference) red not visible in sitting birds
House Sparrow female
Looks mor like a Three-banded Plover to me

 

[Frozen-in-MN]

Red-winged Starling may be the better option (huge size difference) red not visible in sitting birds
House Sparrow female
Looks mor like a Three-banded Plover to me

Of course, a House Sparrow - they don't even bother showing that in the guide! Thanks, too easy.
Agree with starling too - knew it was most likely, but couldn't tell for sure.

I'll look at the Three-banded Plover closer.

Thanks for responding!

 

[Frozen-in-MN]

Adding another view of the Plover.

 

[Andy Hurley]

Agree with House Sparrow
Agree with female Red-winged Starling
The plover doesn't appear to have two bands on the chest, so could it be Common Ringed?

 

[tconzemi]

I think the plover is a ...plover

 

[Andy Hurley]

I think the plover is a ...plover

Probably the wisest choice LOL