Common greenshank running on a grass bed along the river banks. Kowie River, Eastern Cape (2022) - iNaturalist A fairly large wader with long, greenish (rarely yellowish) legs and toes. Larger than the marsh sandpiper, with a heavier, slightly upturned bill with grey-green base (not all dark, needle-like bill of the marsh sandpiper) and relatively… Continue reading Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
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Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
Adult black-winged stilt wading along the river banks. Kowie River, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape (2022) - iNaturalist A fairly large, black-and-white wader with very long, red legs and a thin, pointed, black bill. In flight, black underwings contrast with white underparts, and long legs trail conspicuously. Head and neck vary from pure white to predominantly… Continue reading Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
African fish eagle (Icthyophaga vocifer)
African fish eagle resting high up a tree. Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape (2018) - iNaturalist Previously known as Haliaeetus vocifer. Adults are unmistakable, with their white head, breast and tail contrasting with their black and chestnut wings, back and underparts. Females larger and more extensively white on breast than males. Juvenile is a… Continue reading African fish eagle (Icthyophaga vocifer)
Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)
Female pied kingfisher resting on a jetty. Kowie River, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape (2022) - iNaturalist A large, black-and-white kingfisher, with a long, black bill and short crest. Male has a double breast band, while female has a single, incomplete breast band.Juveniles like females, but with the feathers from chin to breast edged buff. 23… Continue reading Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)
Goliath heron (Ardea goliath)
Goliath heron cruising in the shallows. Kowie River, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape (2022) - iNaturalist The largest heron, with a massive, heavy bill. Rich chestnut brown head, neck and underparts, which recall the much smaller purple heron. Unstriped head and blackish legs and bill. In flight, the huge, broad wings beat slowly and deeply. Juveniles… Continue reading Goliath heron (Ardea goliath)
Yellow-billed duck (Anas undulata)
Couple of yellow-billed ducks synchronously swimming on a farm dam. The Walsingham Farm, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape (2024). A dark brown with a distinctive, bright yellow bill with a black saddle. Blue-green speculum narrowly edged with white and grey underwings in flight. Pale feather edges give it a scaled appearance at close range.Sexes virtually alike,… Continue reading Yellow-billed duck (Anas undulata)
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