10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

More than 150 bird species are known to have become extinct over the past 500 years, and many more are estimated to have been driven to extinction before they became known to science. Image by Adam Riley Ludwig’s Bustard This attractive dry country bustard ranges across western South Africa, Namibia and just into southern Angola.

Endangered Species 238

Endangered Species Species Morocco South Africa 238

10,000 Birds

APRIL 10, 2012

This image was taken in Namibia’s Erongo Mountains. He discovered numerous new species for science including this barbet and was the first person to confirm the existence of both Gorillas and Pygmies. Notice the attractive spotted flanks of this Spot-flanked Barbet. Image taken in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania.

Ethiopia 252

Ethiopia Tanzania Uganda Africa 252

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 22, 2022

As the national bird of Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, the African Fish Eagle is usually very busy whenever it stays in these countries, giving speeches, opening shopping centers, etc. Letaba is a largish rest camp in the North central part of the park. It is near a river, attracting some birds that like to eat wet food.

Zimbabwe 147

Zimbabwe Benin South Africa Birds 147

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Strangely, the Latin name of the Hair-crested Drongo is Dicrurus hottentottus – Hottentot is a name previously given to the Khoikhoi, a nomad pastoral people of Namibia and South Africa, far away from where this drongo lives. I thought the British see themselves as very fair sportspeople – this is definitely not a good example.

Eggs 264

Eggs Birds Bangladesh Finland 264