Closeup of one of the Southern Ostriches (Struthio camelus australis, german: Afrikanischer Strauß, french: Autruche d'Afrique) in an ostrich farm. (458k) Bird Nest. This nest was pretty big. It probably is from a Common Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta umbretta, german: Hammerkopf, french: Ombrette africaine). I saw a similar one in Tanzania. I finally saw the bird itself in Benin. (1139k) Southern Red-winged Starling (Onychognathus morio morio, german: Rotschwingenstar, french: Rufipenne morio). (1216k) Bushveld Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris mitratus, german: Helmperlhuhn, french: Pintade de Numidie) flock crossing the road. (907k) Bushveld Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris mitratus, german: Helmperlhuhn, french: Pintade de Numidie). (1084k) Woodland Kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis, german: Senegalliest, french: Martin-chasseur du Sénégal). (964k) ?? Unknown Eagle. (241k) ?? Unknown eagle in flight. (769k) White-backed Vultures (Gyps africanus, german: Weißrückengeier, french: Vautour africain). (724k)
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