Fieldguide

Kingfisher, Woodland

Kingfisher, Woodland
Name: Kingfisher, Woodland
Classification:
Place first seen: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Date spotted: January 2012
Description:

Spotted by mom.

Lourie, Grey

Lourie, Grey
Name: Lourie, Grey
Classification:
Place first seen: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Date spotted: January 2012
Description:

Go Way bird. Shouts “Go Way” when you come near it. They are said to warn animals when bushmen in the Kalahari are stalking them.

Stork, saddle-bill

Stork, saddle-bill
Name: Stork, saddle-bill
Classification:
Place first seen: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Date spotted: January 2012
Description:

Incredibly beautiful and huge

Guinea Fowl, Helmeted

Guinea Fowl, Helmeted
Name: Guinea Fowl, Helmeted
Classification:
Place first seen: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Date spotted: January 2012
Description:

They actually look like they’re from the Roman times with those racing helmets on.

Dikkop, Spotted

Dikkop, Spotted
Name: Dikkop, Spotted
Classification:
Place first seen: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Date spotted: January 2012
Description:

Looks like a small Korhaan

Eagle, African Fish

Eagle, African Fish
Name: Eagle, African Fish
Classification:
Place first seen: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Date spotted: January 2012
Description:

Very grand. Beautiful cry.

Francolin, Swainson’s

Francolin, Swainson’s
Name: Francolin, Swainson’s
Classification:
Place first seen: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Date spotted: January 2012
Description:

Very red marking around face.

Sparrow, Cape

Sparrow, Cape
Name: Sparrow, Cape
Classification:
Place first seen: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Date spotted: January 2012
Description:

Very tame. On fence on Lower Sabie at restaurant.

Spider, Long-spinnered

Spider, Long-spinnered
Name: Spider, Long-spinnered
Classification:
Place first seen: Morrungulo, Mozambique
Date spotted: January 2012
Description:

Small, two creepy spikes at back.

African Jacana

African Jacana
Name: African Jacana
Classification:
Place first seen: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Date spotted: January 2012
Description:

Also known as a Jesus Bird. Looks like it can walk on water but it’s actually walking on lily pads.