Kenya: The Whole of Africa
May 2007
Tour leader: Benji Schwartz

Introduction:

Kenya is an absolutely astounding destination for those wishing to see a huge number of species on their trip to Africa. By visiting an extremely assorted range of habitats many very specialized species can be encountered; from lush montane forests to the treeless high-elevation moorlands, open acacia-spotted savannahs, and extremely thick coastal and Congolese rainforests, there’s always something new to see. Add to this the fact that Kenya is probably the best place in Africa to see all the large mammals and it is no wonder that the country has become such a huge destination for birders and non-birders alike. A birding trip provides the opportunity to see lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and so much more while also seeing a huge cross-section of Kenya and the wonderful bird species that inhabit this amazing country. With 578 species of birds and 47 species of mammals, our time in Kenya was a non-stop adventure!

May 26: Kinangop Grasslands and Guatamaya Forest

While today was actually scheduled as an arrival day rather than a birding day, many of us had gotten to Kenya early and were itching to start seeing new birds. We decided to start of our time in Kenya with a bang and go for one of Kenya’s specialty species. Starting early we made our way to the Kinangop Grasslands: an unusual area to search for a globally threatened bird with a very restricted range. Driving down a dirt road past Capped Wheatear and Red-capped Lark we exited the van in a large area of pasture. Weaving our way through grazing cows we tracked down Sharpe’s Longclaw; our first endemic species! We then searched along a small stream and were rewarded with outstanding views of Wing-snapping and Tinkling Cisticolas as well as African Snipe and Mosque Swallow.

Leaving the grassland we made our way to the montane forest at Guatamaya. While being extremely close to Nairobi, this forest is visited much less frequently than the montane forest around Mt. Kenya. Excited to see what was in store for us, we made our way through what at first appeared to be a very quiet forest. This first impression was soon broken as a massive mixed feeding flock near fruiting trees surrounded us. For the next two hours we remained almost stationary as we sorted through the constantly changing birds around us. This included Black-fronted Bushshrike, White-browed Crombec, Tullberg’s Woodpecker, Brown-woodland Warbler, and three species of apalis. Heading away from the forest we were forced to wait while massive piles of dirt were dumped to grade the road. Making the best of this unforeseen situation, we managed to pick up Hunter’s Cisticola, another East African endemic, as well as Dusky Turtle-Dove. A great end to an excellent first day out that definitely wet our palate for the rest of the trip to get underway.

May 27: Tsavo

Leaving Nairobi we began our adventure by heading to Tsavo: one of the world’s largest national parks. This gigantic expanse of open savannah is home to some of the most typically African bird families as well as an amazing diversity of mammals. Secretarybird can be seen stalking the plains for snakes as elephants lumber through the grasslands and giraffes munch lazily on the ever-present acacias. Seeing these spectacular creatures in the wild, with Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background, is an experience of a lifetime and coming from a big city it is refreshing to see that places this wild still exist. While marveling at the mammals, we were not unmindful of the spectacular birds around us. By the end of the day Buff-crested Bustard took precedence over a herd of zebra and Grant’s gazelle were bypassed for the Pink-breasted Lark they flushed.

May 28: Taita Hills

Rising from the open savannah of Tsavo, the Taita Hills seem like a world unto themselves. The humidity is a shock after the dryness of Tsavo and the disconnectedness of this montane forest provides the chance to see some excellent species. Two of the most prized species here are the Taita White-eye and Taita Thrush. While the Taita White-eye is fairly common and was easily found, the thrush can be a bit trickier. We were lucky enough to see this bird as it scavenged along the ground about ten meters from the road. While these endemics were clearly the most sought after species, other notable species include Orange Ground-Thrush, Stripe-cheeked Bulbul, and Moustached Tinkerbird.

Arriving back in Tsavo, our leisurely dinner was soon interrupted by an amazing spectacle at the lodges’ waterhole. With our focus on a Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, we almost missed the pride of lions approaching. Rather than coming all the way to the waterhole, they sat off at a distance while two adults and a baby elephant were drinking. The elephants didn’t however think the lions had chosen a spot far enough away and immediately charged them. This happened quite a few times with the young calf deciding to get in on the fun and charging along behind the two adults. On the final charge the calf took it upon itself to ensure the lions departures and ran off in front of the adults! After proving its worth, the calf stomped triumphantly back to the waterhole to quench its thirst in peace. It was amazing to see this interaction between some of Africa’s most spectacular beasts!

May 29: Tsavo to Watamu

Leaving the lodge in the early morning we headed for the far eastern gate of Tsavo. This allowed us to spend the morning further exploring Tsavo and as we made our way into the less frequently visited regions of this massive park. This section of Tsavo turned out to be spectacular for ground dwelling species. The open plains were inhabited by thousands of Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark and excellent views of side-by-side Somali and Temminck’s Coursers allowed us to compare these often-illusive species. The sheer size of the Southern Ground Hornbill makes it a highlight of any trip and we were lucky enough to see quite a few of these together. As we left the park we were thrilled to see another very special bird. Found in very few regions of Kenya, the Vulturine Guineafowl is an absolutely stunning species. The incandescent blue and black feathers on their necks makes this perhaps the most stunning bird in Kenya and watching a large flock feeding on the road is an unforgettable experience. Arriving at our hotel we had just enough time before the sun set to marvel at the gorgeous breeding plumage of Golden Palm Weaver.

May 30: Sokoke

As one of the last remaining tracts of coastal rainforest in East Africa, Arabuko-Sokoke Forest is home to a large range of species found nowhere else in Kenya: many of these found almost nowhere else in the world. Our first morning in this very special habitat began wonderfully with Green-capped Eremomela and Green Barbet while the far-crying “honk” of the near-endemic Fischer’s Turaco could be heard in the distance. The morning was spent searching through flocks of Chestnut-fronted Helmetshrike for Retz’s Helmetshrike; separating Pale and Short-tailed Batis, and in general enjoying the spectacular birding we were lucky enough to experience.

The afternoon was spent further exploring the forest. Highlights included Narina Trogon, Mangrove Kingfisher, and our final species of Kenyan guineafowl: the Crested Guineafowl. Those of us feeling especially intrepid also managed to get excellent looks at one of Arabuko-Sokoke Forests most prized species. While amusing ourselves with Black-bellied Starling and Fischer’s Greenbul, we patiently awaited dusk and the beginning of our adventure. Then we heard it; the call we’d been waiting for. Forcing our way through the extremely dense undergrowth (occasionally almost down on hands and knees) we pursued the call. Every time we felt ourselves to be close the bird seemed to sense our excitement and fly further a field. After five attempts, we decided to give it one more try before admitting defeat. As stealthily as humanly possible while crawling through tangles in the blackness of night, we made our way towards the bird. Just as we thought it might fly, we stopped, waiting for it to call again. Just as we began to feel the first tinges of desperation it called again. The torch was turned on and with amazing accuracy was shined directly on the bird. Less than five meters away and completely unobscured we had found it: the Sokoke Scops-Owl. This extremely endangered species is thought to have been extirpated from Tanzania and is currently only know from the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. Extremely thrilled, we stood watching this tiny owl for what seemed to be hours before it finally decided to fly away. We made our way back to the road in a state of utter exaltation. Making our way back to the hotel we could barely contain our excitement (though we did manage to calm down long enough to get great looks at a porcupine crossing the road).

May 31: Sokoke, Mida Creek, Ken Salt Farm, and Sabaki River Mouth

After the previous nights excitement we felt on top of the world and were ready to tackle just about anything. The morning began with another visit to the forest in search of some more specialty species. The highlight of these were East Coast Akalat and Amani Sunbird. We were also lucky enough to get good looks at Eastern Nicator, a species notorious for its love of thick dense foliage. The endemic golden-rumped elephant-shrew made an appearance before leaving the forest and heading to Mida Creek. Mida Creek is a great place to see shorebirds and is best known for its resident population of one of the worlds most sought after shorebirds: the Crab Plover. We saw this species in fairly large numbers as well as both Greater and Lesser Sandplovers and Eurasian Curlew.

We next made our way to the Ken Salt farm. While the rain poured down on us, we wandered through a couple inches of mud and water in search of another near-endemic specialty: Malindi Pipit. We were lucky enough to get a couple good looks at this species as well as flushing a few Greater Painted-snipe before seeking the shelter of the vans and heading to the Sabaki River Mouth. Luckily by the time we arrived the rain had subsided and we could enjoy birding as dusk approached. Zanzibar Red Bishop could be seen in the reed beds as hordes of White-cheeked and White-winged Terns flew overhead. However, the highlight was the masses of Madagascar Pratincole that flew in to roost just before dusk.

June 1: Watamu to Nairobi

With the first week of our Kenyan experience over, we made our way back to Nairobi. While it was sad to leave the wonders of the forest, we realized that we had barely begun to scratch the surface of what Kenya has to offer. While looking forward to the next two weeks, we looked back on all the amazing species we had already seen. With 300 species seen we could barely believe that our trip was only a third over. Arriving in Nairobi we dreamt of what amazing experiences were still to come.

June 2: Nairobi National Park

With over 600 species recorded within the city limits, Nairobi is the worlds ‘birdiest’ capital city. A large part of this can be attributed to Nairobi National Park. Watching lions and giraffe roam the landscape with the skyscrapers of Nairobi in the background is a true reminder of just how wild a country Kenya still is. We were amazed with the number of mammals and birds living less than 15 minutes from the city center! Rufous-naped Lark and Yellow-throated Longclaw could be seen singing from the tops of bushes while five species of cisticola, including Stout and Pectoral-patch Cisticolas, moved furtively through the undergrowth. Highlights of the day included the striking Scarlet-chested Sunbird, both White-winged and Red-collared Widowbirds, and great views of Shelley’s Francolin.

June 3: Lake Magadi and Olorgesailie

Starting early, we made our way to Kenya’s southernmost alkaline lake: Lake Magadi. Stopping in the Olepolos region on our way down, we began our days birding with a walk through the acacia dotted grassland. Here White-headed Sawwing zoomed past in its aerobatic flight while Schalow’s Wheatear hung around the rock faces of the riverside; Red-fronted Barbet and Banded Parisoma fed in the acacias while noisy flocks of Rufous Chatterer and the stunning Chestnut Weaver made their way through the underbrush. Walking down a dry riverbed we obtained excellent looks at Slate-colored Boubou, Black-cheeked and Crimson-rumped Waxbills, and Blue-capped Cordonbleu.

Having had an amazing start to our day, we continued to our main destination. Lake Magadi provided us with our first experience of Kenya’s flamingoes. The massive numbers of both Greater and Lesser Flamingoes were enough to give parts of the lake a pinkish sheen. It was hard to believe that even greater numbers would be seen later in the trip. While the site of so many flamingoes was almost overwhelming, White-throated Bee-eater and Chestnut-banded Plover were the two species we were most after. We were thrilled when we got looks at both of these species. While common in the summer, this is one of the only sites in Kenya where the bee-eater is known to over-winter and is the only reliable site in Kenya for the plover.

After a relaxing lunch marveling at the flamingoes, we decided to make our way back to Nairobi (with, of course, a few birding stops en-route). Our first stop came almost immediately upon leaving the lake. African Silverbill was kind enough to sit in the open on a pole and a small fresh-water pond provided us with Grey-headed Silverbill as well. The pond was a magnet for many species in this otherwise dry region and we watched as a plethora of Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark, Chestnut Sparrow, and the aptly named Cut-throat Finch came in to drink.

Having had an excellent day, we decided to pick up a bit of Kenyan history as we continued our search for more birds. We came to the archaeological site of Olorgesailie with Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse flying overhead. Olorgesailie dates back to almost one million years ago and was first examined by the famous archaeological duo of Louis and Mary Leakey. The area is extremely rich in hand axes as well as evidence of extinct types of baboon, hippo, elephant, zebra, and giraffe. While looking into the open excavations, Ashy Cisticola began singing and was soon cooperative enough to sit out in the open for all to see. We headed back to Nairobi and the wonderful dinner that awaited us.

June 4: Mt. Kenya

At 5,199 meters, Mt. Kenya is Kenya’s tallest mountain and second in Africa only to Mt. Kilimanjaro. The short path from the carpark to the lodge is surrounded by thick forest and proved excellent for montane birding. After settling in, we walked the grounds to discover, Eastern Double-collared Sunbird, Rueppell’s Robin-Chat, Hunter’s Cisticola, and three species of greenbul. Unfortunately, we returned to find that not everyone had heeded the warnings to keep all doors and windows closed when not in the rooms. The multitudinous Syke’s monkeys had managed to sniff out secret stores of chocolate and crept through the window slats to partake in a feast of snickers bars! Luckily dinner promised a chocolate pudding to take care of our cravings.

June 5: Mt. Kenya and Met Station

One of the highlights of the lodge at Mt. Kenya is its open-air roof where canopy birds can be seen much more readily. We began the early morning searching for two of the most sought after highland specialties here: Black-throated and Chestnut-throated Apalis. We were lucky enough to get very close views of both of these as they fed in the canopy. As well as these specialties, the open-air roof provided excellent looks at other species such as the wonderful Oriole-Finch and the stunning African Emerald Cuckoo.

Having had an amazing start to our day, we decided to head off to Met Station. At around 3050 meters this is the base camp for people wishing to climb the mountain and offers the most accessible high elevation birding on Mt. Kenya. Heavy rains can often make the roads very muddy but thanks to everyone’s help we were never stuck for so long that we missed out on any birds!

Exiting the vans while taking care of entry permits, we encountered our first two specialty species: Kenrick’s and Waller’s Starlings. Kenrick’s is an East African endemic restricted in Kenya to a small area around Mt. Kenya and we were thrilled to be able to see this very special species. The rest of the day held quite a few more very specialized species and we had excellent luck in tracking them down. Some of the highlights included numerous Jackson’s Francolin along the road as well as Moorland Chat, Abyssinian Ground-Thrush, and the striking Tacazze Sunbird up at the highest accessible point.

Descending the mountain, we figured that with all the special birds we had already seen, we might as well try for one more East African endemic (is it ever possible to have enough amazing birds in one day?) Driving through the open fields of grain, we stopped to scan the flocks of Red-collared Widowbird for the even more astounding Jackson’s Widowbird. This very localized species has a very long tail that curves up in the center and was quite amazing to watch as they hopped and displayed.

June 6: Mt. Kenya to the Aberdares

While looking forward to getting to the Aberdares, we couldn’t help but try to pick up a few more species as we drove. Stopping at a small patch of forest we got excellent views of Red-chested Cuckoo and Black Cuckoo-Shrike. The highlight of this patch though was the Abyssinian Crimson-wing that came out to sit in the open. This otherwise boring brown bird is made striking by its bright red wings and back. Continuing up the road a little further we stopped after the forest had cleared out and were thrilled with the Golden-winged Sunbird. With its bright gold wings and long golden tail, this is one of the most striking of Kenya’s sunbirds (though with such an amazing diversity of colors, it’s an adjective that could be very easily over used).

Treetops Lodge in the Aberdares was made famous as the place where the then Princess Elizabeth went up one night only to come down the next day as a Queen. While this may have been its original claim to fame, the amazing bird and animal life have kept this a top destination ever since. The waterholes on two sides of the building attract huge numbers of elephants and the hides on the lower levels allow the chance to see these massive beasts from mere feet away. The waterholes also provided one of our first chances at wetland species and we were thrilled to see Black Crake, Yellow-billed Duck, and Red-billed Teal to name just a few.

The highlight of the afternoon came just at the end of our drive. Just as we decided to turn around and return to the lodge, we were stopped in our tracks by one of Africa’s most elusive large mammals. Sitting a little further up the road was a leopard out in the open! This amazing species is often very difficult to get good looks at and we could not have asked for better. After sitting on the road for quite a few minutes it finally got up to stretch and continue on its way, still out in the open. It was an amazing end to an absolutely fabulous day.

June 7: Aberdares to Lake Naivasha

With an early morning start, we managed to have just enough time at the waterhole to see Rameron Pigeon and African Bush-Warbler before beginning our drive through the park on our way to Lake Naivasha. While we were still on a high from our leopard sighting of the previous evening, the amazing birds of the Aberdares kept us focused on our main goal. Highlights of our morning included African Hill Babbler, Tambourine Done, Speke’s Weaver, and Scaly Francolin.

Upon leaving the park we made our way to the “owl spot”. This site is possibly the best known site for Mackinder’s Eagle-Owl, a quite likely split from the more widespread Cape Eagle-Owl. Luckily this bird is still roosting in the same area and we were able to get excellent views (as well as some photos) of this high-elevation specialty.

Continuing on from the eagle-owl site we were struck by amazing panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley spread out before us. As we descended to Lake Naivasha and arrived at our lodge, the rain clouds started forming and a light sprinkle turned into a steady barrage of rain. While this gave some the chance to have a well-deserved rest, others of us braved the rain to see what species we could find. The dock at our lodge turned out to be an excellent place to scope out the hippos lounging on the banks and dotting the expanse of water before us. Birding highlights included Goliath Heron, African Jacana, and Malachite, Giant, and Pied Kingfishers.

June 8: Hell’s Gate NP to Lake Nakuru

Located very close to Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate National Park is unique among Kenya’s parks as it is one of the few places where it is possible to leave the car and walk amongst the animals. It’s huge cliff faces and rocky outcroppings were in stark contrast to the open plains of the savannahs. The first rocky spire we came to provided excellent views of Mocking Cliff-Chat while hordes of Mottled and Nyanza Swifts flew overhead. Scanning the huge cliff face across from us we counted a total of 32 Rueppell’s Griffon perched in one small patch. This amazing bird is one of the highlights of this region and we were thrilled to get such good looks as they soared between roosts. Other highlights of Hell’s Gate included Mourning Wheatear and the beautifully colored White-fronted Bee-eater.

Leaving Hell’s Gate we made the journey to Lake Nakuru in time to get some birding in there as well. One of the highlights of this lake is the massive number of flamingoes that seem to turn the waters surface pink. Broad-billed Roller, Grey-backed Fiscal, and Rueppell’s Long-tailed Starling also all provided excellent looks as well as a group of Coqui Francolin that shuffled along next to the van.

June 9: Lake Nakuru to Lake Baringo

Starting early in the morning we went off in search of one of Lake Nakurus specialties: the Grey-crested Helmetshrike. Luckily we picked this bird up with relative ease and got great looks as a flock fed noisily in an open tree. Quite pleased with ourselves, we headed off to find more amazing species. As we scanned the distant horizon, we were pleasantly startled when our driver stopped suddenly to point out a very close hyena with cubs lying near the road. Cameras soon began clicking as everyone took advantage of the excellent opportunity. As our cameras became full we went on our way and picked up some more excellent birds such as Red-headed Weaver, Wattled Starling, and Black-crowned Tchagra.

Lake Baringo is another very special part of Kenya and justly famous worldwide for its birds. Upon arrival we were thrilled to immediately pick up two of the regions specialty species: Hemprich’s and Jackson’s Hornbills. Arriving at Baringo Country Club we went on a short walk and picked some of the common birds of the area such as White-billed Buffalo-Weaver and great looks at Pearl-spotted Owlet. We were also thrilled to find a family of Senegal Thick-knee with two extremely small chicks whose camouflage hid them perfectly. The rest of the afternoon was spent sorting through a plethora of weavers. Lake Baringo is one of the only sites in the country for Northern Masked-Weaver and the feeders out back provided not only this species but also Little, Village, Speke’s, and Golden-backed Weavers.

June 10: Lake Baringo to Kakamega

No trip to Lake Baringo is complete without visiting the Baringo Cliffs and meeting the amazing Baringo Bird Boys. The boys have an amazing knowledge of the local area and up to date info on roosting owls, such as the Grayish Eagle-Owl, as well as being able to provide us with stupendous looks at the day roosts of Three-banded Courser and Slender-tailed Nightjar. Highlights of the cliffs included Bristle-crowned Starling, Pygmy Falcon, and absolutely stunning looks at African Pygmy Kingfisher.

Saying goodbye to Lake Baringo, our plans were slightly derailed as we left the Great Rift Valley and realized that one of the vans’ tires was completely flight. Never one to pass up the chance to see some birds, we got out and walked to the top of the small hill where one of Kenya’s most spectacular looking species could be heard giving its far-crying honk from across the ravine. Try as we might, we simply could not get views of the bird. Hearing an urgent call from our driver, we made our way back to the van only to discover that not only was the tire already changed, but our bird was hopping around in trees just above where we had pulled off the road. Quickly getting it in the scope, we were all rewarded with absolutely breathtaking views of White-crested Turaco! This bright green bird with its huge white crest definitely made the flat tire a fortuitous event!

Arriving at Kakamega, we had just enough time to see roosting African Green Pigeon before settling in for dinner and sleep after another exciting day.

June 11: Kakamega

Waking up early to the sounds of the forest is a far cry from the open savannahs where we had recently been spending our time and it took all our self-restraint not to rush out searching for birds before it was even light enough to see them. Kakamega is the last remnant patch of Congolese Rainforest in Kenya and provides a whole slew of spectacular species that can’t be found elsewhere in the country. From the drab greenbuls to the comical and brightly colored Great Blue Turaco, our day was filled with spectacular birds. It’s hard to pick out just a few species, but among the top would definitely have to be Red-headed Bluebill, Luehder’s Bushshrike, African Broadbill, and Turner’s Eremomela. A very cooperative Blue-headed Bee-eater provided not only great looks, but for those of us with photography in mind, it also gave us chances at some great shots.

June 12: Nzoia River

Located about an hour from Kakamega forest, this river is very close to the Ugandan border and offers the chance to see some more specialty species not found in the rest of the country. The rural community around this river is by no means as used to birders as people in the more traveled areas and it was great to get off the beaten track a bit. The children in the area were especially excited to have a chance to see through the scopes; although they weren’t quite as excited with Winding Cisticola as they were with stunning species like Red-chested and Copper Sunbirds. Other highlights, for us at least, included Black-headed and Slender-billed Weavers, Blue-spotted Wood-Dove, and stunning views of Blue-headed Coucal. Returning to Kakamega, a brief walk around the lodge provided breathtaking views of Red-headed Malimbe, Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat and a chance to relax on the balcony and take in the splendor around us.

June 13: Dunge Swamp to Masai Mara

Leaving Kakamega, we worked our way down to Dunge Swamp on the shores of Lake Victoria. This massive inland lake is fringed with papyrus and provides spectacular scenery and great birding opportunities. Before even reaching the swamp, our driver was forced to slam on the brakes and pull to the side right in the heart of the town of Kisumu. A gorgeous Eastern Plantain-eater flew over the road and after a bit of searching was finally found feeding in a fruiting tree. This is not always an easy bird to find in the region and was a great introduction to Kisumu. Continuing on to the swamps themselves, one of the first birds encountered was a Double-toothed Barbet. The beauty of this species convinced us all to wade through the muck and we were well rewarded with spectacular views. Before starting the rest of our journey to the Masai Mara, other exciting species seen here included Madagascar Bee-eater and Allen’s Gallinule.

June 14-15: Masai Mara

The vast open plains dotted with acacias and an amazing abundance of wildlife is one of the most enduring images of Africa. Driving through the Masai Mara, the mammals that make Africa famous are constantly in evidence. For someone who has never been to Africa, it can be hard to imagine turning away from a lion or cheetah to examine a lark or cisticola, but by the end of our time here that’s exactly what we were doing. With massive numbers of hippo at the waterhole out back of our lodge, amazing views of hyena with cubs, a cheetah family stalking a herd of Thompson’s gazelle, nine different species of antelope, quite a few lion prides, giraffe, zebra, elephant, warthog, and hyrax, the mammal watching was spectacular. Even with all the mammals to distract us, we saw an amazing number of bird species. Some of the highlights include Marico Sunbird, Black-bellied Bustard, Rose-throated Longclaw, Miombo Wren-Warbler, and an amazing seven species of cisticola.

June 16: Masai Mara to Nairobi

After hearing all the stories of vehicles getting stuck in the mud, we were rather disappointed at it being our last day and never having really gotten stuck. We set off to fix this oversight as fast as possible and quickly accomplished our goal to the amusement of everyone involved. Luckily another vehicle was nearby and after a couple attempts managed to pull us out of the mud. This, accompanied by excellent views of Kori Bustard along the roadside, convinced us that we had truly gotten the full Kenyan experience. After an amazing dinner at the world-renowned Carnivore Restaurant it was time for us to all part ways and head back to our home countries. Luckily the memories of this amazing trip will keep us all going till we have a chance for another birding adventure!

	Bird List
1	(Common) Ostrich	Struthio camelus
2	[Somali Ostrich]	[Struthio molybdophanes]
3	Little Grebe (Dabchick)	Tachybaptus ruficollis
4	Great White Pelican	Pelecanus onocrotalus
5	Pink-backed Pelican	Pelecanus rufescens
6	Great (White-breasted) Cormorant	Phalacrocorax carbo
7	Long-tailed (Reed) Cormorant	Phalacrocorax africanus
8	Gray Heron	Ardea cinerea
9	Black-headed Heron	Ardea melanocephala
10	Goliath Heron	Ardea goliath
11	Purple Heron	Ardea purpurea
12	Great Egret (Egret)	Ardea alba
13	Intermediate Egret	Egretta intermedia
14	Little Egret	Egretta garzetta
15	[Dimorphic Egret]	[Egretta dimorpha]
16	Squacco Heron	Ardeola ralloides
17	Madagascar Pond-Heron	Ardeola idae
18	Cattle Egret	Bubulcus ibis
19	Black-crowned Night-Heron	Nycticorax nycticorax
20	Little Bittern	Ixobrychus minutus
21	Hamerkop	Scopus umbretta
22	Yellow-billed Stork	Mycteria ibis
23	African Openbill	Anastomus lamelligerus
24	Abdim's Stork	Ciconia abdimii
25	Woolly-necked Stork	Ciconia episcopus
26	White Stork	Ciconia ciconia
27	Marabou Stork	Leptoptilos crumeniferus
28	Sacred Ibis	Threskiornis aethiopicus
29	Hadada Ibis	Bostrychia hagedash
30	African Spoonbill	Platalea alba
31	Greater Flamingo	Phoenicopterus roseus
32	Lesser Flamingo	Phoenicopterus minor
33	Fulvous Whistling-Duck	Dendrocygna bicolor
34	White-faced Whistling-Duck	Dendrocygna viduata
35	White-backed Duck	Thalassornis leuconotus
36	Egyptian Goose	Alopochen aegyptiacus
37	Comb (Knob-billed) Duck	Sarkidiornis melanotos
38	African Black Duck	Anas sparsa
39	Cape Teal	Anas capensis
40	Yellow-billed Duck	Anas undulata
41	Red-billed Duck	Anas erythrorhyncha
42	Southern Pochard	Netta erythrophthalma
43	Maccoa Duck	Oxyura maccoa
44	African Cuckoo-Hawk	Aviceda cuculoides
45	Black-shouldered Kite	Elanus caeruleus
46	[Yellow-billed Kite]	[Milvus aigyptius]
47	African Fish-Eagle	Haliaeetus vocifer
48	White-backed Vulture	Gyps africanus
49	Rueppell's Griffon	Gyps rueppellii
50	Lappet-faced Vulture	Torgos tracheliotus
51	White-headed Vulture	Trigonoceps occipitalis
52	Black-breasted Snake-Eagle	Circaetus pectoralis
53	Brown Snake-Eagle	Circaetus cinereus
54	Bateleur	Terathopius ecaudatus
55	African Marsh-Harrier	Circus ranivorus
56	African Harrier-Hawk (Gymnogene)	Polyboroides typus
57	Lizard Buzzard	Kaupifalco monogrammicus
58	Dark Chanting-Goshawk	Melierax metabates
59	Eastern Chanting-Goshawk	Melierax poliopterus
60	Gabar Goshawk	Micronisus gabar
61	African Goshawk	Accipiter tachiro
62	Little Sparrowhawk	Accipiter minullus
63	Rufous-chested Sparrowhawk	Accipiter rufiventris
64	Black Goshawk	Accipiter melanoleucus
65	Eurasian (Steppe) Buzzard	Buteo buteo
66	Augur Buzzard