Ostriches are big, flightless birds called iNtshe in Zulu and mbuni in the Kenyan Swahili language. With long legs and famous protruding necks poking from

Audacious hunter and courageous nest guard, the African, pygmy falcon, is Africa’s tiniest raptor (adults are about the length of a ball point pen). This

The sub-Saharan African martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) is the largest eagle in Africa. Polemaetus is the only species in the genus. It is a member

Spheniscus demersus, also known as the Cape penguin or South African penguin, is a penguin species found only in southern African waters. It is flightless,

The African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer), also known as the African sea eagle, is a large eagle found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa wherever there are large

The hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) belongs to the Accipitriformes family of vultures, which includes eagles, kites, buzzards, and hawks. The raptor is the only member

Genus: (Psittacus Erithacus) The African Grey Parrot, also known as African grey or grey parrot, is a bird native to central Africa. The African Grey

Genus: Phoeniconaias The lesser flamingo is the most numerous flamingo alive today. Sometimes known as the African flamingo, that description is not wholly accurate as

Scientific Name (Genus): Gyps Africanus The white-backed vulture is similar to many other species of vultures in colour, but is distinguished by its distinct white

Latin Name: Balaeniceps Rex The shoebill stork, also known as ‘whale beak’ or ‘whale head’ is one of the most jaw dropping sights in the