Category: Birds
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Fish eagle
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Bateleur eagle, in flight
The bateleur eagle is very easy to spot in flight, even for the amateur ornithologist. First, it does not have a tail (Look! The legs are actually longer than the tail). Since this appendage is usually needed for steering, the bateleur compensates with very flexible wing tips. This combination is nearly unique within raptors. Second,…
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Eagle, take off
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Flappet lark
This flappet lark is of the western form, according to “Birds of Southern Africa” by I.Sinclair, Ph.Hockey, W.Tarboton (recommended reading, by the way). Flappet lark (Mirafra rufocinnamomea), Alouette bourdonnante. Moremi National Park, Botswana. May 2010.
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Africain White-backed Vulture (Botswana)
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Bateleur Eagles, in flight
Botswana, May 2010.
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Red-billed hornbill
Yet another common bird in Botswana. Calao à bec rouge (Tockus erythrorhynchus), Red-billed Hornbill. Savuti National Park, Botswana, May 2010.
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Southern yellow-billed hornbill
A most common bird all over Botswana. Southern yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus flavirostris), Calao à bec jaune Botswana, Savuti National Park, May 2010.
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Bateleur Eagles from Botswana
The bateleurs are very beautiful eagles that are quite common in Botswana. As you can see on the photos, they are quite recognizable from the red color of their head and their feet in striking opposition to the black feathers (at least for the adults). Not easily frightened, they are relatively easy to approach and…