Tag Archives: Birdwatching

Bar-Tialed Trogon (Apaloderma vittatum)

  The Bar-Tailed Trogon is a stunning secretive long tailed forest bird that sits motionless for long periods often high in the canopy.It is similar to the more widespread Narina Trogon  found both in Forest and bushlands, but with blue … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus)

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The Egyptian Vulture is the smallest of all the African Vultures.This vulture flies with more wingbeats than most vultures, but takes off much more gracefully, as it is built lighter and smaller.  Once gliding, the bird holds its wings flat, … Continue reading →

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Black-billed Turaco (Tauraco schuetti)

  The Black-billed Turaco (Tauraco schuetti) is a medium sized turaco, an endemic family to sub- Sahara Africa. In Kenya it is a resident breeder in the tropical rain forests of Kakamega in western part of the country. It is … Continue reading →

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Golden-winged Sunbird (Nectarinia reichenowi)

Golden-winged Sunbird has a bright yellow tail and wings, the shoulders are dark gray, the dark gray extending to the nape and throat, while the head and downturned beak are lighter gray. The tail is long and ends in two … 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 →

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Rufous-crowned Roller (Coracias naevius)

Rofouse-crowned Roller

Photo@Yan Van Danne

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February, 14 2012:African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus)

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In Kenya, two species exist. African and Lesser Jacana. African Jacana which is our today subject of discussion is a diurnal bird which is a very common species in all wetland habitats and is widely distributed across the country.This birds … Continue reading →

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December 6, 2011: Eastern Paradise Whydah

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The Eastern Paradise Whydah is a small, widely occurring bird of eastern Africa. It gathers in flocks but separates into pairs during the mating season.Easten Paradise Whydah is a species specific brood parasite with its target being the Green-winged pytilia. … Continue reading →

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November 30, 2011: Northern Carmine Bee-eater

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November 30, 2012  bird is Northern Carmine Bee-eater  Merops nubicus                       (photo@ tony crocetta) Carmine Bee-eaters are carmine in color, except for its greenish blue head and throat, and the bold black mask-like stripe across their eyes. Their eyes are red … Continue reading →

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Lake Baringo Birding

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Lake Baringo is a fantastic location for bird watching in Kenya. I grew up in Lake Baringo, where I developed my interest in birding and I never get tired of going out to observe all the species in my backyard. … Continue reading →

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