Closeup of one of the Southern Ostriches (Struthio camelus australis, german: Afrikanischer Strauß, french: Autruche d'Afrique) in an ostrich farm. (443k) Bird Nest. This nest was pretty big. It probably is from a Common Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta umbretta, german: Hammerkopf, french: Ombrette africaine). I saw a similar one in Tanzania. I finally saw the bird itself in Benin. (1144k) Red-winged Starling (Onychognathus morio, german: Rotschwingenstar, french: Rufipenne morio). (1225k) Southern Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris coronatus, german: Helmperlhuhn, french: Pintade de Numidie) flock crossing the road. (898k) Southern Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris coronatus, german: Helmperlhuhn, french: Pintade de Numidie). (1086k) Woodland Kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis, german: Senegalliest, french: Martin-chasseur du Sénégal). (958k) ?? Unknown Eagle. (240k) ?? Unknown eagle in flight. (768k) White-backed Vultures (Gyps africanus, german: Weißrückengeier, french: Vautour africain). (721k)
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