Tag: Bird

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.

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.

Cape Turtle Dove

Cape Turtle Dove
Name: Cape Turtle Dove
Classification:
Place first seen: Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
Date spotted: 03 January 2012
Description:

Sweet-looking little doves that are all over the garden here and eat the dogs’ food.

Red Bishop Bird

Red Bishop Bird
Name: Red Bishop Bird
Classification:
Place first seen: Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
Date spotted: 03 January 2012
Description:

Fiery red. Small and cute. Looks naughty.

Crowned Guinea Fowl

Crowned Guinea Fowl
Name: Crowned Guinea Fowl
Classification:
Place first seen: On road to Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa
Date spotted: 03 January 2012
Description:

Funny hat on head. Not too smart. They run on the road ahead of the car and don’t realize they can just escape by running to the side. Eat anything (seeds, insects, worms, flowers, snails…)

Egyptian Goose

Egyptian Goose
Name: Egyptian Goose
Classification:
Place first seen: Muizenberg, South Africa
Date spotted: 01 January 2012
Description:

Seen near the road on the way back from Muizenberg.

Ibis, Sacred

Ibis, Sacred
Name: Ibis, Sacred
Classification:
Place first seen: Liesbeek River, Cape Town, South Africa
Date spotted: 01 Jan 2011
Description:

Relative of the Hadeda (Glossy Ibis)

Ibis, Glossy (Hadeda)

Ibis, Glossy (Hadeda)
Name: Ibis, Glossy (Hadeda)
Classification:
Place first seen: Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
Date spotted: 01 Jan 2012
Description:

Name comes from the terrible screechy noise it makes. Very glossy. Make big poos next to swimming pools.

Barbet, Crested

Barbet, Crested
Name: Barbet, Crested
Classification:
Place first seen: 14 Glamorgan Rd., Parkwood, Johannesburg, South Africa
Date spotted: March 1980
Description:

Photo: The internets

Barbet, Pied

Barbet, Pied
Name: Barbet, Pied
Classification:
Place first seen: Addo National Park, South Africa
Date spotted: December 2007
Description:

Photo: The internets