Some photos of various bird species seen on our recent trip to Namibia.
Although we saw quite a number of species throughout the trip, I did not get as many photos as I normally manage on a trip, but at least I got some that were new to me.
First up is Burchell's Courser Cursorius rufus
We saw this one on the roadside between Rietfontein and Halali, along with a Temminck's Courser Cursorius temminckii, (which I will post next).
A nomadic species that I'd long wanted to see, so it was great to finally catch up with one so close to the roadside.
Namibian Birds
Namibian Birds
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This Burchell fellow certainly gets a lot of coverage!
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A very elegant bird
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This Temminck's Courser Cursorius temminckii, was close by the Burchell's and at first glance, we thought it was a young Burchell's until we saw the crown colouration and the underbelly pattern.
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Not much difference though Still a very pretty bird
It also has a design on the wings that the other one does not have, which makes it more interesting
It also has a design on the wings that the other one does not have, which makes it more interesting
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Another species I caught up with on this trip was Rüppell's parrot Poicephalus rueppellii.
I found their regular roosting trees and saw them every morning and evening in the same spot. Trying to photograph them was another matter entirely though.
Here a pair take in the morning sun and preen before heading off to feed.
I found their regular roosting trees and saw them every morning and evening in the same spot. Trying to photograph them was another matter entirely though.
Here a pair take in the morning sun and preen before heading off to feed.
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