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Brown-throated Martin (Riparia paludicola)

Posted on 26/05/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Brown-throated Martin by Pamela Kleiman – Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, KwaZulu-Natal The Brown-throated Martin belongs to th...

Archive/Bird identification/Birding/Birds

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...

Archive/Bird identification/Birds

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...

Archive/Bird identification/Birding/Birds

Jackal Buzzard (Buteo rufofuscus)

Posted on 02/07/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Jackal Buzzard by Gregg Darling – Near St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape – BirdPix No. 8247 Buzzards belong to the Family ACCIPITRIDAE...

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