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Northen white-faced scops Owl

The Northern White-Faced Scops Owl is a smallish owl easily recognizable by its very striking white facial disc, with a border of black plumage. It has large, bright orange eyes, which are also surrounded with black. (Juveniles have greyish plumage … Continue reading →

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African Hawk Eagle (Aquila spilogaster)

African Hawk Eagle (Aquila spilogaster) are large birds of Prey that occur naturally in Kenya, where they inhabit wooded hills.In Kenya they mostly seen in birding hot spot like Masai Mara,Tsavo West and East,Nairobi National Park,Hell’s Gate, and Lake Nakuru … Continue reading →

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Jacson’s Hornbill (Tockus jacksoni)

Similar to other hornbills, Jackson’s hornbills have a unique and nearly predator proof way of raising their offspring. Before she lays her eggs, the female is sealed in a tree cavity by her mate. During this time, he passes her … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on November 17, 2012 by kenyabirding | Tagged Amboseli, Arabuko sokoke, Bird guide, Bird photography, Birding safaris, Birdwatching, Birdwatching tours, conservation initiatives, Kenya safaris, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria, Maasai Mara, ornithology, Samburu | Leave a comment

Black-faced Sandgrouse (Pterocles decoratus)

Posted on October 24, 2012 by kenyabirding

The sandgrouse are distributed across northern, southern and eastern Kenya, Specifically in desert and semi-arid areas of Samburu, Meru, Marsabit, Turkana,Lake Baringo,Tsavo west and east, and Amboseli Sandgrouse have compact bodies, but small, pigeon-like heads and necks. The different species … Continue reading →