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Owl, Pel’s fishing

The largest of Africa's fishing owls, the Pel's is found in large trees along slow …

Eagle, Martial

The largest eagle in Africa, the martial eagle is powerful enough to knock a man …

Vulture, lappet-faced

The largest of all African vultures with a breath-taking 2.8 m wing span. The lappet-faced …

Vultures

Vultures are known for their circling flight as they ride the thermals to get height …

Stork, Saddle-billed

A very tall black and white wading bird with a huge red and black banded …

Oxpecker, Red-billed

Oxpeckers are known for their relationship with large herbivores which they sit on to feed …

Ostrich

Unmistakable of all the bird species, the common ostrich is the largest and heaviest bird. …

Kori bustard

The heaviest flying bird in the world, the kori bustard can weigh as much as …

Ground-hornbill, Southern

The southern ground-hornbill is a very large black bird with a conspicuous red face, a …

Eagle, African fish

The African fish eagle is responsible for the “characteristic call of Africa” which is produces …

Bateleur

A stunning bird of prey with black plumage that contrasts with its red beak and …