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Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius)

Posted on 19/06/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Sociable Weaver by Ryan Tippett – Near Kenhardt, Northern Cape The Sociable Weaver is a member of the Family PLOCEIDAE (Weavers and All...

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Sombre Greenbul (Andropadus importunus)

Posted on 03/06/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Sombre Greenbul by Terry Terblanche – Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape Greenbuls belong to the Family PYCNONOT...

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Cape Shoveler (Anas smithii)

Posted on 21/05/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Cape Shoveler by Cobus Elstadt – Near Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape The Cape Shoveler, being a type of duck, belongs to the Fam...

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Grey-winged Francolin (Scleroptila afra)

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Grey-winged Francolin by Kate Webster – Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape Francolins belong to the Family: PHA...

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Orange River Francolin (Scleroptila gutturalis)

Posted on 30/04/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Orange River Francolin by Lia Steen – Near Devon, Gauteng Francolins belong to the Family: PHASIANIDAE (Pheasants, Grouse, and all...

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Black Harrier (Circus maurus)

Posted on 30/04/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Black Harrier by Attie van Aarde – Near Riversdale, Western Cape The Black Harrier belongs to the family ACCIPITRIDAE&n...

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Little Rush Warbler (Bradypterus baboecala)

Posted on 17/04/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Little Rush Warbler by Malcolm Robinson – Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal The Little Rush Warbler belongs to the Family LOCUSTELL...

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Layard’s Warbler (Sylvia layardii)

Posted on 14/04/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Layard’s Warbler by Rick Nuttall – Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape Layard’s Warbler is a member of the...

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Black-faced Waxbill (Estrilda erythronotos)

Posted on 31/03/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Image of Black-faced Waxbill by Rick Nuttall – Dealesville, Free State Waxbills belong to the Family ESTRILDIDAE. This family also includes the ...

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Scaly-feathered Finch (Sporopipes squamifrons)

Posted on 18/03/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Scaly-feathered Finch by Kyle Finn – Kuruman River, Northern Cape The Scaly-feathered Finch is a member of the Family PLOCEIDAE&n...

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