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SPECIES CHECKLIST

SOUTH AFRICA

Including Cape Town

INDIAN OCEAN

LESOTHO

SWAZILAND

MOZAMBIQUEBOTSW

ANANAMIBIA

SOUTH AFRICAPort ElizabethCape Town

Knysna

George

Upington

Kimberley

East London

Durban

Richard’s Bay

Mbabane

Maseru

SowetoJohannesburg

Polokwane

Musina

Mbombela

Phalaborwa

Pretoria

Maputo

Gaborone

Windhoek

Swakopmund

Walvis Bay

Lüderitz

Xai-Xai

Rocktail Beach Camp

Pafuri Camp

Little KulalaKulala Desert Lodge

ATLANTIC OCEAN

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INTRODUCTIONThe idea of this booklet is to enable you, as a Wilderness Safaris guest, to keep a detailed record of the mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians that that you observe during your travels. It also serves as a compact record and diary of your South African journey for future reference and enjoyment that hopefully sparks interest in other wildlife spheres, whether in your home country or abroad.

Although always exciting to see, especially for the first-time Africa visitor, once you move beyond the cliché of the ‘Big Five’ you will soon realise that our wilderness areas offer much more. Africa’s large mammals are certainly a big attraction that one never tires of, but it’s often the smaller mammals, diverse birdlife and incredible reptiles that draw one back again and again for another unparalleled visit.

As a globally discerning traveller, look beyond the obvious, and challenge yourself to learn as much about the wildlife and ecosystems through which you will travel on your safari.

SOUTH AFRICA BIODIVERSITY OVERVIEWSouth Africa is the third most biologically diverse country on Earth, due to great variations in climate, geology and landscape. Many game reserves and national parks dot the country, showcasing its 243 mammal, over 800 bird, 370 reptile and 220 fish species and its more than 20 000 species of flowering plants. Approximately 8% of the land is formally conserved, with roughly 15% of the country’s 3 000km coastline also under protection.

The south-west Cape is home to the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of the world’s six Plant Kingdoms. Its heath-like vegetation, called fynbos, is endemic to this area – some 9 000 plant species grow only here, making this one of the most significant concentrations of plants on the planet. Along the coast eastwards is the dramatic, rocky shoreline known as the Garden Route, where forests grow down steep cliffs to meet spectacular, rough seas crashing on jagged rocks.

Moving north-east, the straight lines of the arid Karoo with its semi-desert and desert biomes give way to the endless, flat grasslands of the plateau. This is the country’s economic centre both in terms of grain produce and mineral wealth.

The escarpment’s mountain ranges break the flatness and the land falls towards the coast. These land forms are not just beautiful but are of great importance in the generation of precious water in an arid country; all major rivers have their origins amongst the peaks and precipitous cliffs.

The country’s eastern edges – bordered by the Lebombo Mountains (and Mozambique and Swaziland) in the north-east and the Indian Ocean in the east – generally receive more rainfall and are covered with savannah bushveld and woodland. This is the site of some of Africa’s great conservation areas, such as the world-famous Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

South Africa is rightly one of the world’s top wildlife destinations.

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OUR SOUTH AFRICA AREAS

Kruger National Park – Makuleke ConcessionAt two million hectares (4.9 million acres) and over 300km (186 miles) long from north to south, the Kruger National Park is a savannah landscape with 147 mammal species, over 400 bird species and numerous reptiles, amphibians and insects. In the extreme northernmost sector between the Limpopo and Luvuvhu Rivers lies the Makuleke Concession, with Mozambique and Zimbabwe to the east and north. Although this 24 000ha (59 000-acre) area comprises only fractionally more than 1% of the total area of the Kruger, 75% of all species in this region occur here, making it one of the Park’s biodiversity hotspots and a true contrast to the rest of Kruger. Scenically, the area is stunning, with mountains, gorges, forests of fever trees, squat baobabs, mopane woodland, and open savannah. This range of habitat is home to large herds of elephant and buffalo, predators such as leopard and lion, the highest density of nyala in Kruger, and species difficult to find further south, such as eland and Sharpe’s grysbok. The area is known as a birding Mecca, with some species found nowhere else in South Africa, such as Böhm’s spinetail, racket-tailed roller and three-banded courser. The biological significance of the Concession was recognised in its declaration as a Ramsar Site – a wetland of international importance.CAMPS: PAFURI CAMP, PAFURI WAlKINg TRAIlS

ISIMANgAlISO WETlAND PARK – Rocktail BayRocktail Bay is situated in Maputaland on KwaZulu-Natal’s north-eastern seaboard, a diverse region of forested dunes, wetlands, sandy beaches, woodlands and warm seas. It lies within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site that spans a range of ecological zones. Situated offshore is the Maputaland Marine Reserve, an additional sanctuary offering extraordinary diving and snorkelling encounters with prolific marine life, spectacular coral landscape, and dolphins and whales. Few sections of the South African coastline are as unspoilt and secluded, and the area is known for its superb, pristine dive spots as well as the loggerhead and leatherback turtles that come to lay their eggs on the beaches. The land is a low-lying coastal plain, lined with ancient coastal dunes that are considered to be amongst the tallest vegetated dunes in the world, swathed in lush green forest with a variety of animals, birds and plant life. Common reedbuck frequent the marshes and grasslands, red duiker live in the forest areas, hippo are found in freshwater lakes and whales and dolphins are often seen offshore. Birding is outstanding, with a number of typical coastal forest species – green twinspot, green malkoha, grey waxbill, Livingstone’s turaco and brown scrub-robin.CAMPS: ROCKTAIl BEACH CAMP

WESTERN CAPE – Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, West Coast National Park and the WinelandsWestern South Africa offers the highest rate of endemism in Africa, with the winter-rainfall Cape Floral Kingdom being one of the richest biodiversity hotspots in the world: it holds close on 9 000 plant species, including South Africa’s national flower, the king protea. Habitats include pristine areas of low-lying and mountain fynbos found nowhere else in the world, strandveld and renosterveld, the semi-desert areas of the nearby Karoo, and isolated pockets of forests. This region adjoins the richly productive Atlantic Ocean, offering visitors a marine component together with inland wetlands, sensitive salt marshes and lagoons. Unique mammals in this region include bontebok, Cape grysbok, Cape mountain zebra, coastal troops of Chacma baboon, rock-loving klipspringer and hyrax, grey rhebok, caracal, eland, the annual spectacle of migrating southern right whales, endemic Heaviside’s dolphin and Cape fur seal colonies. 89 endemic or near-endemic birds (about half of South Africa’s endemic birds) are restricted to this south-western part and include the exciting Cape sugarbird, the surreal orange-breasted sunbird, skulking Knysna and Victorin’s warblers, Knysna woodpecker, the enigmatic Cape rock-jumper, Cape Long-billed Lark, Cape siskin and protea seedeater.PRESENCE: WIlDERNESS TOURINg


OTHER KEY WIlDERNESS AREAS

EASTERN CAPE – greater Addo (Addo, Kwandwe, Shamwari and Kariega)Addo Elephant National Park is the third largest national park in South Africa covering about 180 000 hectares (444 700 acres). Kwandwe (22 000 hectares/54 000 acres), Shamwari (25 000 hectares/ 61 000 acres) and Kariega Game Reserves (9 000 hectares/ 22 000 acres) are other protected areas in this region. These offer sanctuary to elephant, lion, Cape buffalo, white and black rhino, Burchell’s zebra, spotted hyaena, leopard, cheetah, and a variety of antelope – greater kudu, eland, red hartebeest, bushbuck, and springbok. Black wildebeest, black-footed cat, Cape grysbok, and oribi are unique species of the area.

KWAZUlU-NATAl (Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, Mkhuze, Tembe, Phinda)A number of famous reserves lie in the hills and on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve is 100 000 hectares (247 000 acres) of wilderness, probably best known for its black and white rhinoceros conservation efforts. Tembe Elephant Reserve is unique in that it protects large tracts of sensitive sand forest and the last wild elephant herds in KwaZulu-Natal. Lastly, the impressive 23 000ha (56 000-acre) Phinda Game Reserve has all the archetypal African mammal fauna and, thanks its seven distinct habitats, 415 bird species. Unique mammals are Livingstone’s suni, nyala, cheetah and black rhino.

KAlAHARI (Tswalu)Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is South Africa’s largest private game reserve, covering an area of over 100 000 hectares (247 000 acres). It supports a huge diversity of life: about 80 mammal species and approximately 240 bird species. Many species differ to those found in reserves in eastern South Africa such as gemsbok, springbok, eland, red hartebeest, Hartmann’s mountain zebra and desert-adapted black rhino. Large predators are well represented too and meerkat (suricate) viewing is amazing, with two habituated wild colonies.

NORTH WEST (Madikwe, Pilanesberg, Marakele)Three game reserves are present in the North West Province: The 75 000ha (185 000-acre) Madikwe Game Reserve is on the Botswana border, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, situated on an ancient volcano, covers an area of 55 000 hectares (135 000 acres), while 100 000ha Welgevonden Game Reserve and the adjoining Marakele National Park fall within the transition zone between the arid western regions and the moister eastern regions of the country. Generally, these areas are home to most of the large mammals synonymous with Africa. Predators such as cheetah, wild dog, spotted and brown hyaena, leopard and lion occur.

SABI SAND PRIVATE gAME RESERVESabi Sand Game Reserve (65 000 hectares / 160 000 acres) is a well-known wildlife destination that adjoins the western boundary of the Kruger National Park. Some of the best private game lodges in South Africa are found in this reserve, which offers the chance of seeing the somewhat clichéd ‘Big Five’ (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino) and myriad other exciting mammal, bird and smaller life.

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TIPS FOR WIlDlIFE VIEWINg

– Binoculars are essential particularly for observing birds and smaller mammal species. When larger animals are spotted at a distance, binoculars will enhance the enjoyment of those particular sightings.

– Patience is a good virtue for wildlife viewing. Spend a little more time at each sighting in quiet observation, and fascinating behavioural traits come to light.

– Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to be out looking for wildlife. This is the ‘golden hour’ for photography and animal activity peaks, with nocturnal species (e.g., leopard) often still active.

– During the heat of the day many animals will drink at waterholes (e.g., elephant, zebra), making this a good time to be there.

– Night drives (where available) can also be rewarding for nocturnal mammals such as genets, bushbabies, white-tailed mongoose and brown hyaena.

– Best months for birdwatching are December to April when resident birds are most active and intra-African and Palaearctic migratory species are in the subregion.

RECOMMENDED FIElD gUIDES

SMITHERS’ MAMMAlS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA: A FIElD gUIDEPeter Apps. Struik Publishers. ISBN: 9781868725502Concise, informative guide on the mammal species found in southern Africa.

THE KINgDON POCKET gUIDE TO AFRICAN MAMMAlSJonathan Kingdon. Princeton University Press. ISBN: 9780713669817Compact and beautifully illustrated, it is ideal for use in the field, while its coverage is the most comprehensive for any book of its size.

SASOl BIRDS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA – 4th EDITIONIan Sinclair; Phil Hockey; Warwick Tarboton. Struik Publishers. ISBN: 978 1 77007 925 0The all-in-one guide to the birds of southern Africa.

FROgS AND FROggINg IN SOUTH AFRICAVincent Carruthers and Louis Du Preez. 2nd Edition 2011. ISBN: 978-1-77007-914-4Handy, recently updated guide to the frogs of South Africa.

A gUIDE TO THE REPTIlES OF SOUTHERN AFRICAJohan Marais and Graham Alexander. Struik Publishers. ISBN: 9781770073869This well-illustrated guide introduces the 517 species currently described in the region, arranged into three main groups: snakes and lizards, crocodiles, and shelled reptiles.


HOW TO USE THIS CHECKlIST

– The checklist presented does not cover the entire country, but rather is a comprehensive list for most prime areas that safari-goers visit when in South Africa.

– The oval circle indicates that the species is present for a given locality.

– The detailed species lists have been grouped taxonomically by family and then by key areas or provinces.

– A number of species are migratory (e.g., birds) or may hibernate (e.g., snakes and frogs) during the southern African winter, so they may not be seen during your visit.

– Endemic species and subspecies are highlighted with an asterisk.

– The botanical diversity of South Africa is enormous and beyond the practical realms of this checklist, and has thus been omitted. The guides on your trip are knowledgeable in the local flora, will have the necessary field guides, and will certainly point out any trees, shrubs and flowers that may be of interest or in bloom on your visit.

CHECKlIST KEY

WC – Cape Town and Environs (Peninsula, West Coast, Cederberg, Overberg, Pelagic) Garden Route (Mossel Bay, George, Wilderness, Knysna)

EC – Greater Addo (Addo, Kwandwe, Shamwari and Kariega)

KZN – KwaZulu-Natal (incl. Rocktail Concession, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, Mkhuze, Ndumo, Tembe, Phinda, Drakensberg)

KAl – Tswalu, Kgalagadi

NW, lIM – Madikwe, Pilanesberg, Waterberg

KNP – Kruger National Park (incl. Makuleke Concession, Sabi Sands, Timbavati) * Endemic to South Africa** Near-Endemic to South Africa

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MAMMAlS

South Africa hosts abundant mammal life, thanks to a varied network of private conservation areas and national

parks through different biomes, with well over 200 species. The savannah areas harbour excellent numbers of

large mammals quintessentially associated with Africa, such as southern giraffe, African elephant, hippo, plains

zebra and blue wildebeest. These co-exist with predatory species such as lion, leopard, African wild dog, spotted

hyaena and cheetah. Antelope species from greater kudu down to steenbok are also found in abundance, as are

primates from Chacma baboon to lesser bushbaby.

The arid Karoo and Kalahari is home to reclusive species such as aardvark, black-footed cat, springbok, brown

hyaena and Cape fox. Montane grassland areas of the country, apart from their picturesque splendour, are home

to unique species such as black wildebeest, grey rhebok, oribi and mountain reedbuck. The eastern part of the

country has a diverse tapestry of habitats, including sand forest where delicate Livingstone’s suni forage in the

dappled understorey, the highest vegetated dunes in the world, freshwater lakes, and lush forests where samango

monkeys still roam.

South Africa is equally endowed with a large number of exciting marine mammals along its east and west coasts.

There are eight species of whale found in South African waters including the annual migrations of southern right

and humpback whales. The endemic Heaviside’s dolphin and South African fur seals are only found in the icy

waters of south-western Africa.

WHITE RHINO

SHARPE’S GRYSBOKSELOUS’ MONGOOSE

GROUND PANGOLIN


lARgER MAMMAlS OF SOUTH AFRICA

COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME RSA

WC

EC KZN

KAL

NW

, LIM

KNP

HEDGEHOG

Southern African Hedgehog Atelerix frontalis v v v v vELEPHANT-SHREWS MACROSCELIDEA

Four-toed Elephant-shrew Petrodromus tetradactylus v v vRound-eared Elephant-shrew Macroscelides proboscideus v v v vShort-snouted Elephant-shrew Elephantulus brachyrhynchus v v vWestern Rock Elephant-shrew Elephantulus rupestris v v vBushveld Elephant-shrew Elephantulus intufi v v vEastern Rock Elephant-shrew Elephantulus myurus v v v v v*Cape Rock Elephant-shrew Elephantulus edwardii v v vPRIMATES PRIMATES

Chacma Baboon Papio ursinus v v v v v v vVervet Monkey Cercopithecus aethiops v v v v v vSamango Monkey Cercopithecus mitis v vThick-tailed Bushbaby (Greater Galago) Otolemur crassicaudatus v v vLesser Bushbaby Galago moholi v v v vPANGOLINS PHOLIDOTA

Pangolin Smutsia temminckii v v v vHARES, RABBITS AND ROCK RABBITS LAGOMORPHA

Cape Hare Lepus capensis v v v v v vScrub Hare Lepus saxatilis v v v v v v vJameson's Red Rock Rabit Pronolagus randensis v v v*Natal Red Rock Rabbit Pronolagus crassicaudatus v vSmith's Red Rock Rabbit Pronolagus rupestris v v v v*Riverine Rabbit Bunolagus monticularis v vLARGER RODENTS AND SqUIRRELS RODENTIA

South African Ground Squirrel Xerus inauris v v vRed Squirrel Paraxerus palliatus v vTree Squirrel Paraxerus cepapi v v vGrey Squirrel Sciurus carolinensis v vSpringhare Pedetes capensis v v v v vPorcupine Hystrix africaeaustralis v v v v v v vCARNIVORES CARNIVORA

Cape Fox Vulpes chama v v v v vBat-eared Fox Otocyon megalotis v v v v vBlack-backed Jackal Canis mesomelas v v v v v v vSide-striped Jackal Canis adustus v v v vAfrican Wild Dog Lycaon pictus v v v v vCape Clawless Otter Aonyx capensis v v v v v vSpotted-necked Otter Lutra maculicollis v v v v v vHoney Badger Mellivora capensis v v v v v v vStriped Weasel Poecilogale albinucha v v v v vStriped Polecat (Zorilla) Ictonyx striatus v v v v v v vBanded Mongoose Mungos mungo v v v vMeller's Mongoose Rhynchogale melleri v vSelous' Mongoose Paracynictis selousi v v v vSmall Grey Mongoose Galerella pulverulenta v v v

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Large Grey Mongoose Herpestes ichneumon v v v vSlender Mongoose Herpestes sanguinea v v v v vWater Mongoose Atilax paludinosus v v v v v vDwarf Mongoose Helogale parvula v v v vWhite-tailed Mongoose Ichneumia albicauda v v v v v**Yellow Mongoose Cynictis penicillata v v v v v v**Suricate Suricata suricatta v v v v v vSmall-spotted Genet Genetta genetta v v v v v vLarge-spotted Genet Genetta tigrina v v v v v vCivet Civettictis civetta v v v vSpotted Hyaena Crocuta crocuta v v v v vBrown Hyaena Hyaena brunnea v v v vAardwolf Proteles cristatus v v v vAfrican Wild Cat Felis lybica v v v v v v v**Small Spotted Cat Felis nigripes v v v v vServal Leptailurus serval v v v vCaracal Felis caracal v v v v v v vCheetah Acinonyx jubatus v v v v vLion Panthera leo v v v v vLeopard Panthera pardus v v v v v v vCape (South African) Fur Seal Arctocephalus pusillus v v vAARDVARK TUBULIDENTATA

Aardvark Orycteropus afer v v v v v v vELEPHANTS PROBOSCIDEA

Elephant Loxodonta africana v v v v vHYRAxES HYRACOIDEA

Rock Hyrax Procavia capensis v v v v v vYellow-spotted Rock Hyrax Heterohyrax brucei v v vTree Hyrax Dendrohyrax arboreus vODD-TOED UNGULATES PERISSODACTYLA

Cape Mountain Zebra Equus zebra v v vBurchell's Zebra Equus burchellii v v v v vBlack Rhino Diceros bicornis v v v v v vWhite Rhino Ceratotherium simum v v v v v vWARTHOG ARTIODACTYLA: SUIFORMES

Common Warthog Phacochoerus africanus v v v v v vBushpig Potamochoerus porcus v v v v vHIPPOPOTAMUS ARTIODACTYLA: WHIPPOMORPHA

Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius v v v vSELECTED WHALES AND DOLPHINS WHIPPOMORPHA

Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae v vSouthern Right Whale Balaena glacialis v v v v**Heaviside's Dolphin Cephalorhynchus heavisidii v vDusky Dolphin Lagenorhynchus obscurus v vBottlenosed Dolphin Tursiops truncatus v v vCommon Dolphin Delphinus delphis v v



WC

EC KZN

KAL

NW

, LIM

KNP


GIRAFFE, BUFFALO, ANTELOPE ARTIODACTYLA: RUMINANTIA

Southern Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis v v v v vCape Buffalo Syncerus caffer v v v v v vEland Taurotragus oryx v v v v v v vKudu Tragelaphus strepsiceros v v v v v v vNyala Tragelaphus angasii v v v vBushbuck Tragelaphus scriptus v v v v v vRoan Hippotragus equinus v v v vSable Hippotragus niger v v v vGemsbok Oryx gazella v v v vCommon Waterbuck Kobus ellipsiprymnus v v v vSouthern Reedbuck Redunca fulvorufula v v v vMountain Reedbuck Redunca arundinum v v v vGrey Rhebok Pelea capreolus v v v v*Black Wildebeest Connochaetes gnou v v vBlue Wildebeest Connochaetes taurinus v v v v vRed Hartebeest Alcelaphus buselaphus v v v vLichtenstein's Hartebeest Sigmoceros lichtensteinii v v*Bontebok Damaliscus dorcas v v v*Blesbok Damaliscus phillipsi v vTsessebe Damaliscus lunatus v v v vImpala Aepyceros melampus v v v v v**Springbok Antidorcas marsuplialis v v v vSuni Neotragus moschatus v vKlipspringer Oreotragus oreotragus v v v v v v vSteenbok Raphicerus campestris v v v v v v vOribi Ourebia ourebi v v v*Cape Grysbok Raphicerus melanotis v v vSharpe's Grysbok Raphicerus sharpei v v vRed Duiker Cephalophus natalensis v vBlue Duiker Philantomba monticola v v vCommon Duiker Sylvicapra grimmia v v v v v v v



WC

EC KZN

KAL

NW

, LIM

KNP

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN

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BIRDS

South Africa attracts birders from across the globe, thanks to its varied range of birds and high number of

endemics. Currently, 845 birds have been recorded in South Africa, with 68 endemic and near-endemic species –

more than any other African country.

In the south-west, two habitats here are found only in South Africa – the heath-like fynbos, and the semi-desert

Karoo. These respective habitats also host the largest haul of endemics with exciting species such as orange-

breasted sunbird, Cape sugarbird, cinnamon-breasted warbler, red lark and Cape siskin amongst others. The Cape

West Coast and Overberg regions are where one can find black harrier and blue crane (South Africa’s national bird).

The ocean off Cape Town is regarded as one of the best pelagic birding spots in the world, with boat trips

rewarding birders with the likes of black-browed, shy and yellow-nosed albatrosses, white-chinned petrel, Cape

gannet, sooty shearwater and the amazing Cape (Pintado) petrel. Coastal Benguela endemics include African

black oystercatcher, bank cormorant and African penguin.

The acacia savannah regions have countless raptors and a multitude of bee-eaters, hornbills, kingfishers, barbets,

sunbirds, iridescent starlings, waxbills and bush-shrikes. Montane grasslands and forest, localised sand forest,

rugged coastlines, large wetlands and lagoons offer yet more exciting birding habitats and species for visiting

birders.

RACKET-TAILED ROLLER

EASTERN NICATOR

AFRICAN PENGUIN

TAMBOURINE DOVE


OSTRICHES STRUTHIONIFORMES: STRUTHIONIDAE

Ostrich Struthio camelus v v v v v vDUCKS AND GEESE ANSERIFORMES: ANATIDAE

White-faced Duck Dendrocygna viduata v v v v v vFulvous Duck Dendrocygna bicolor v v v v v vWhite-backed Duck Thalassornis leuconotus v v v v v vKnob-billed Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos v v v v v vEgyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca v v v v v v v**South African Shelduck Tadorna cana v v v v v vSpur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis v v v v v v vAfrican Pygmy-Goose Nettapus auritus v v v vAfrican Black Duck Anas sparsa v v v v v vYellow-billed Duck Anas undulata v v v v v vMallard Anas platyrhynchos v v v**Cape Shoveler Anas smithii v v v v v v vRed-billed Teal Anas erythrorhyncha v v v v v vHottentot Teal Anas hottentota v v v v v vCape Teal Anas capensis v v v v v vSouthern Pochard Netta erythrophthalma v v v v v v vMaccoa Duck Oxyura maccoa v v v v vGUINEAFOWL GALLIFORMES: NUMIDIDAE

Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris v v v v v v vCrested Guineafowl Guttera edouardi v v v vFOWL AND ALLIES GALLIFORMES: PHASIANIDAE

Chukar Partridge Alectoris chukar v vCoqui Francolin Francolinus coqui v v v vCrested Francolin Francolinus sephaena v v v vRed-winged Francolin Francolinus levaillantii v v v v*Grey-winged Francolin Francolinus africanus v v v vShelley’s Francolin Francolinus shelleyi v v v**Orange River Francolin Francolinus levaillantoides v v v*Cape Francolin Francolinus capensis v v vNatal Francolin Francolinus natalensis v v v vRed-necked Spurfowl Francolinus afer v v vSwainson’s Spurfowl Francolinus swainsonii v v v vCommon quail Coturnix coturnix v v v v v v vHarlequin quail Coturnix delegorguei v v v vBlue quail Coturnix adansonii vIndian Peafowl Pavo cristatus v vGREBES PODICIPEDIFORMES: PODICIPEDIDAE

Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis v v v v v v vGreat Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus v v v v vBlack-necked Grebe Podiceps nigricollis v v v v v

FLAMINGOS PHOENICOPTERIFORMES: PHOENICOPTERIDAE

Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus v v v v v vLesser Flamingo Phoenicopterus minor v v v v v v v

BIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA


WC

EC KZN

KAL

NW

, LIM

KNP


PENGUINS SPHENISCIFORMES: SPHENISCIDAE

African Penguin Spheniscus demersus v v v vALBATROSSES PROCELLARIIFORMES: DIOMEDEIDAE

Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross Thalassarche chlororhynchos v v v vGrey-headed Albatross Thalassarche chrysostoma v vBlack-browed Albatross Thalassarche melanophris v v v vWandering Albatross Diomedea exulans v v vPETRELS, PRIONS, SHEARWATERS PROCELLARIIFORMES: PROCELLARIIDAE

Southern Giant-Petrel Macronectes giganteus v v v vNorthern Giant-Petrel Macronectes halli v v v vSouthern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialoides v vAntarctic Petrel Thalassoica antarctica v v vPintado (Cape) Petrel Daption capense v v v vGreat-winged Petrel Pterodroma macroptera v v v vSoft-plumaged Petrel Pterodroma mollis v v v vAtlantic Petrel Pterodroma incerta v v vWhite-chinned Petrel Procellaria aequinoctialis v v v vSpectacled Petrel Procellaria conspicillata v vCory’s Shearwater Calonectris diomedea v v v vFlesh-footed Shearwater Puffinus carneipes v v v vGreat Shearwater Puffinus gravis v v v vSooty Shearwater Puffinus griseus v v v vManx Shearwater Puffinus puffinus v vLittle Shearwater Puffinus assimilis v vSTORM-PETRELS PROCELLARIIFORMES: HYDROBATIDAE

Wilson’s Storm-Petrel Oceanites oceanicus v v v vEuropean Storm-Petrel Hydrobates pelagicus v v v vBlack-bellied Storm-Petrel Fregetta tropica v vLeach’s Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma leucorhoa v v vTROPICBIRDS PHAETHONTIFORMES: PHAETHONTIDAE

White-tailed Tropicbird Phaethon lepturus v v vSTORKS CICONIIFORMES: CICONIIDAE

African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus v v v v vBlack Stork Ciconia nigra v v v v vAbdim’s Stork Ciconia abdimii v v vWoolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus v vWhite Stork Ciconia ciconia v v v v vSaddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis v v vMarabou Stork Leptoptilos crumeniferus v v vYellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis v v vFRIGATEBIRDS SULIFORMES: FREGATIDAE

Greater Frigatebird Fregata minor v v vGANNETS SULIFORMES: SULIDAE

Cape Gannet Morus capensis v v vCORMORANTS SULIFORMES: PHALACROCORACIDAE

White-breasted Cormorant Phalacrocorax lucidis v v v v v v*Cape Cormorant Phalacrocorax capensis v v v



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Bank Cormorant Phalacrocorax neglectus v v vReed (Long-tailed) Cormorant Phalacrocorax africanus v v v v v vCrowned Cormorant Phalacrocorax coronatus v v vDARTERS SULIFORMES: ANHINGIDAE

African Darter Anhinga rufa v v v v v vPELICANS PELECANIFORMES: PELECANIDAE

Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus v v v v vPink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens v v vHAMERKOP PELECANIFORMES: SCOPIDAE

Hamerkop Scopus umbretta v v v v v vEGRETS, HERONS AND BITTERNS PELECANIFORMES: ARDEIDAE

Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris v vLittle Bittern Ixobrychus minutus v v v v v vDwarf Bittern Ixobrychus sturmii v v v vGrey Heron Ardea cinerea v v v v v vBlack-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala v v v v v vGoliath Heron Ardea goliath v v v v vPurple Heron Ardea purpurea v v v v vGreat Egret Ardea alba v v v v vIntermediate Egret Mesophoyx intermedia v v v v vLittle Egret Egretta garzetta v v v v v vSlaty Egret Egretta vinaceigula v vBlack Heron Egretta ardesiaca v v vCattle Egret Bubulcus ibis v v v v v vSquacco Heron Ardeola ralloides v v v vRufous-bellied Heron Ardeola rufiventris vGreen-backed (Striated) Heron Butorides striata v v v v vBlack-crowned Night-Heron Nycticorax nycticorax v v v v v vWhite-backed Night-Heron Gorsachius leuconotus v v v v vIBISES AND SPOONBILLS PELECANIFORMES: THRESKIORNITHIDAE

Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus v v v v v vSacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus v v v v v* Southern Bald Ibis Geronticus calvus v vHadeda Ibis Bostrychia hagedash v v v v v vAfrican Spoonbill Platalea alba v v v v vOSPREY ACCIPITRIFORMES: PANDIONIDAE

Osprey Pandion haliaetus v v v v vKITES, HAWKS, VULTURES AND EAGLES ACCIPITRIFORMES: ACCIPITRIDAE

African Cuckoo Hawk Aviceda cuculoides v v v vEuropean Honey Buzzard Pernis apivorus v v v v vBat Hawk Macheiramphus alcinus v v vBlack-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus v v v v v vBlack Kite Milvus migrans v v v vYellow-billed Kite Milvus aegyptius v v v v v vAfrican Fish-Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer v v v v vPalm-nut Vulture Gypohierax angolensis v vHooded Vulture Necrosyrtes monachus v v v v



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Bearded Vulture Gypaetus barbatus v vEgyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus v vWhite-backed Vulture Gyps africanus v v vCape Vulture Gyps coprotheres v v v v vLappet-faced Vulture Torgos tracheliotus v v vWhite-headed Vulture Trigonoceps occipitalis v v vBlack-chested Snake-Eagle Circaetus pectoralis v v v v v vBrown Snake-Eagle Circaetus cinereus v v v v v vSouthern Banded Snake-Eagle Circaetus fasciolatus v vBateleur Terathopius ecaudatus v v v vWestern Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus v v vAfrican Marsh Harrier Circus ranivorus v v v v v*Black Harrier Circus maurus v v v vPallid Harrier Circus macrourus v v v vMontagu’s Harrier Circus pygargus v v v vAfrican Harrier-Hawk Polyboroides typus v v v v v vLizard Buzzard Kaupifalco monogrammicus v v vDark Chanting Goshawk Melierax metabates v v v**Pale Chanting Goshawk Melierax canorus v v v v vGabar Goshawk Micronisus gabar v v v vAfrican Goshawk Accipiter tachiro v v v vShikra Accipiter badius v v v vLittle Sparrowhawk Accipiter minullus v v v vOvambo Sparrowhawk Accipiter ovampensis v v vRufous-breasted Sparrowhawk Accipiter rufiventris v v v v vBlack Sparrowhawk Accipiter melanoleucus v v v v vCommon (Steppe) Buzzard Buteo buteo v v v v v vAugur Buzzard Buteo augur v*Jackal Buzzard Buteo rufofuscus v v v v v vLesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina v v vTawny Eagle Aquila rapax v v v v vSteppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis v v vVerreaux’s Eagle Aquila verreauxii v v v v v vAfrican Hawk-Eagle Aquila spilogaster v v v vWahlberg’s Eagle Hieraaetus wahlbergi v v v v vBooted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus v v v v v vAyres’s Hawk-Eagle Hieraaetus ayresii v v v vMartial Eagle Polemaetus bellicosus v v v v v vLong-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis v v v v vCrowned Eagle Stephanoaetus coronatus v v v v vSECRETARYBIRD ACCIPITRIFORMES: SAGITTARIIDAE

Secretarybird Sagittarius serpentarius v v v v v vKESTRELS AND FALCONS FALCONIFORMES: FALCONIDAE

Pygmy Falcon Polihierax semitorquatus v vLesser Kestrel Falco naumanni v v v v v vRock Kestrel Falco rupicolus v v v v v vGreater Kestrel Falco rupicoloides v v v v v



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Dickinson’s Kestrel Falco dickinsoni v v vRed-necked Falcon Falco chicquera v v vRed-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus v v v vAmur Falcon Falco amurensis v v v v vSooty Falcon Falco concolor v v v vEurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo v v v v vLanner Falcon Falco biarmicus v v v v v vPeregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus v v v v vTaita Falcon Falco fasciinucha v vBUSTARDS AND KORHAANS OTIDIFORMES: OTIDIDAE

Kori Bustard Ardeotis kori v v v v v v**Ludwig’s Bustard Neotis ludwigii v v v vDenham’s Bustard Neotis denhami v v v v*Blue Korhaan Eupodotis caerulescens v vKaroo Korhaan Eupodotis vigorsii v v v**Red-crested Korhaan Eupodotis ruficrista v v v v*Southern Black Korhaan Eupodotis afra v v v**Northern Black Korhaan Eupodotis afraoides v v vBlack-bellied Bustard Lissotis melanogaster v vRAILS, CRAKES AND COOTS GRUIFORMES: RALLIDAE

Buff-spotted Flufftail Sarothrura elegans v v v vRed-chested Flufftail Sarothrura rufa v v v v vStriped Flufftail Sarothrura affinis v v vCorn Crake Crex crex v vAfrican Rail Rallus caerulescens v v v vAfrican Crake Crecopsis egregia v v vBlack Crake Amaurornis flavirostra v v v v vBaillon’s Crake Porzana pusilla v v v vSpotted Crake Porzana porzana v vStriped Crake Aenigmatolimnas marginalis v vAfrican Swamphen Porphyrio madagascariensis v v v vAllen’s Gallinule Porphyrio alleni v vPurple Gallinule Porphyrio martinica v vCommon Moorhen Gallinula chloropus v v v v vLesser Moorhen Gallinula angulata v v vRed-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata v v v vFINFOOT GRUIFORMES: HELIORNITHIDAE

African Finfoot Podica senegalensis v v v v vCRANES GRUIFORMES: GRUIDAE

Grey Crowned Crane Balearica regulorum v v v vBlue Crane Anthropoides paradiseus v v vWattled Crane Bugeranus carunculatus vTHICK-KNEES CHARADRIIFORMES: BURHINIDAE

Water Thick-knee Burhinus vermiculatus v v v v vSpotted Thick-knee Burhinus capensis v v v v vSHEATHBILL CHARADRIIFORMES: CHIONIDAE

Snowy Sheathbill Chionis albus v v



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PLOVERS AND LAPWINGS CHARADRIIFORMES: CHARADRIIDAE

Blacksmith Lapwing Vanellus armatus v v v v v vWhite-crowned Lapwing Vanellus albiceps v v vSenegal Lapwing Vanellus lugubris v v vBlack-winged Lapwing Vanellus melanopterus v v vCrowned Lapwing Vanellus coronatus v v v v v vWattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus v v v v vBlack-bellied (Grey) Plover Pluvialis squatarola v v v vAmerican Golden Plover Pluvialis dominica v vLesser Sand Plover Charadrius mongolus v vGreater Sand Plover Charadrius leschenaultii v vCaspian Plover Charadrius asiaticus v vKittlitz’s Plover Charadrius pecuarius v v v v vCommon Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula v v v v vThree-banded Plover Charadrius tricollaris v v v v v vWhite-fronted Plover Charadrius marginatus v v v v vChestnut-banded Plover Charadrius pallidus v v v v vCRAB PLOVER CHARADRIIFORMES: DROMADIDAE

Crab Plover Dromas ardeola v vOYSTERCATCHER CHARADRIIFORMES: HAEMATOPODIDAE

Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus v v vAfrican Black Oystercatcher Haematopus moquini v v vSTILTS AND AVOCETS CHARADRIIFORMES: RECURVIROSTRIDAE

Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus v v v v vPied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta v v v v v vJACANAS CHARADRIIFORMES: JACANIDAE

Lesser Jacana Microparra capensis v vAfrican Jacana Actophilornis africanus v v v v vWADERS, SANDPIPERS AND SNIPES CHARADRIIFORMES: SCOLOPACIDAE

Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus v v v vCommon Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos v v v v vGreen Sandpiper Tringa ochropus v v vCommon Greenshank Tringa nebularia v v v v v vMarsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis v v v v vWood Sandpiper Tringa glareola v v v v v vWhimbrel Numenius phaeopus v v v vEurasian Curlew Numenius arquata v v v vBar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica v v v vBlack-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa v v vHudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica v v vRuddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres v v v vRed Knot Calidris canutus v v vSanderling Calidris alba v v v v vLittle Stint Calidris minuta v v v v vPectoral Sandpiper Calidris melanotos v v v v vDunlin Calidris alpina v vLong-toed Stint Calidris subminuta v v



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Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea v v v v v vRuff Philomachus pugnax v v v v v vAfrican Snipe Gallinago nigripennis v v v v vWilson’s Phalarope Phalaropus tricolor v v vRed-necked Phalarope Phalaropus lobatus v vRed Phalarope Phalaropus fulicarius v v vBUTTONqUAIL CHARADRIIFORMES: TURNICIDAE

Small Buttonquail Turnix sylvaticus v v v v vBlack-rumped Buttonquail Turnix nanus v vHottentot Buttonquail Turnix hottentottus v v vCOURSERS AND PRATINCOLES CHARADRIIFORMES: GLAREOLIDAE

**Burchell’s Courser Cursorius rufus v v v vTemminck’s Courser Cursorius temminckii v v v v vDouble-banded Courser Smutsornis africanus v v v v vThree-banded Courser Rhinoptilus cinctus v v vBronze-winged Courser Rhinoptilus chalcopterus v v vCollared Pratincole Glareola pratincola v v vBlack-winged Pratincole Glareola nordmanni v v vPAINTED-SNIPES CHARADRIIFORMES: ROSTRATULIDAE

Greater Painted-Snipe Rostratula benghalensis v v v v vGULLS, TERNS AND SKIMMERS CHARADRIIFORMES: LARIDAE

Sabine’s Gull Xema sabini v v vGrey-headed Gull Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus v v v v vHartlaub’s Gull Chroicocephalus hartlaubii v v vBlack-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus v v vFranklin’s Gull Leucophaeus pipixcan v v vKelp Gull Larus dominicanus v v vSooty tern Onychoprion fuscatus v v vBridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus v vLittle Tern Sternula albifrons v v vDamara Tern Sternula balaenarum v v vCaspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia v v v vBlack Tern Chlidonias niger v v vWhite-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus v v v v vWhiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida v v v v vCommon Tern Sterna hirundo v v vRoseate Tern Sterna dougallii v vAntarctic Tern Sterna vittata v vGreat Crested Tern Thalasseus bergii v v vSandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis v v vLesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bengalensis v vSKUAS AND JAEGERS CHARADRIIFORMES: STERCORARIIDAE

Subantarctic Skua Stercorarius antarctica v v vParasitic Jaeger Stercorarius parasiticus v v vPomarine Jaeger Stercorarius pomarinus v vLong-tailed Jaeger Stercorarius longicaudus v v



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SANDGROUSE PTEROCLIDIFORMES: PTEROCLIDAE

**Namaqua Sandgrouse Pterocles namaqua v v v v vYellow-throated Sandgrouse Pterocles gutturalis v v**Double-banded Sandgrouse Pterocles bicinctus v v v v**Burchell’s Sandgrouse Pterocles burchelli v v v vPIGEONS AND DOVES COLUMBIFORMES: COLUMBIDAE

Rock Dove Columba livia v v v v v vSpeckled Pigeon Columba guinea v v v v v vAfrican Olive Pigeon Columba arquatrix v v v vEastern Bronze-naped Pigeon Columba delegorguei vLemon Dove Columba larvata v v v vAfrican Mourning Dove Streptopelia decipiens v v vRed-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata v v v v v vCape Turtle Dove Streptopelia capicola v v v v v vLaughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis v v v v v vEmerald-spotted Wood-Dove Turtur chalcospilos v v v v vBlue-spotted Wood-Dove Turtur afer v v vTambourine Dove Turtur tympanistria v v v v vNamaqua Dove Oena capensis v v v v v vAfrican Green-Pigeon Treron calvus v v v vPARROTS AND LOVEBIRDS PSITTACIFORMES: PSITTACIDAE

Grey-headed Parrot Poicephalus fuscicollis v v vCape Parrot Poicephalus robustus v v vMeyer’s Parrot Poicephalus meyeri v v vBrown-headed Parrot Poicephalus cryptoxanthus v v vTURACOS AND GO-AWAY-BIRDS CUCULIFORMES: MUSOPHAGIDAE

Livingstone’s Turaco Tauraco livingstonii v vKnysna Turaco Tauraco corythaix v v v vPurple-crested Turaco Tauraco porphyreolophus v v vGrey Go-away-bird Corythaixoides concolor v v v vCUCKOOS AND COUCALS CUCULIFORMES: CUCULIDAE

Jacobin Cuckoo Clamator jacobinus v v v v v vLevaillant’s Cuckoo Clamator levaillantii v v vGreat Spotted Cuckoo Clamator glandarius v v v v v vThick-billed Cuckoo Pachycoccyx audeberti v v vRed-chested Cuckoo Cuculus solitarius v v v v v vBlack Cuckoo Cuculus clamosus v v v v vCommon Cuckoo Cuculus canorus v v v vAfrican Cuckoo Cuculus gularis v v v vKlaas’s Cuckoo Chrysococcyx klaas v v v v v vAfrican Emerald Cuckoo Chrysococcyx cupreus v v v vDiderik Cuckoo Chrysococcyx caprius v v v v v vGreen Malkoha Ceuthmochares aereus v vBlack Coucal Centropus grillii v vBurchell’s Coucal Centropus burchelli v v v v v vSenegal Coucal Centropus senegalensis v v v



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BARN OWLS STRIGIFORMES: TYTONIDAE

African Grass-Owl Tyto capensis v v vBarn Owl Tyto alba v v v v v vOWLS STRIGIFORMES: STRIGIDAE

African Scops-Owl Otus senegalensis v v vSouthern White-faced Owl Ptilopsis granti v v v vCape Eagle-Owl Bubo capensis v v vSpotted Eagle-Owl Bubo africanus v v v v v vVerreaux’s Eagle-Owl Bubo lacteus v v v vPel’s Fishing-Owl Scotopelia peli v v vPearl-spotted Owlet Glaucidium perlatum v v v vAfrican Barred Owlet Glaucidium capense v v v vAfrican Wood-Owl Strix woodfordii v v v v vMarsh Owl Asio capensis v v v v v vNIGHTJARS CAPRIMULGIFORMES: CAPRIMULGIDAE

Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus v v v v vRufous-cheeked Nightjar Caprimulgus rufigena v v v vFiery-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus pectoralis v v v v vSwamp Nightjar Caprimulgus natalensis v vFreckled Nightjar Caprimulgus tristigma v v vSquare-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus fossii v v vPennant-winged Nightjar Macrodipteryx vexillarius v v vSWIFTS AND SPINETAILS APODIFORMES: APODIDAE

Mottled Spinetail Telacanthura ussheri v v vBöhm’s Spinetail Neafrapus boehmi v v vAlpine Swift Apus melba v v v v vCommon Swift Apus apus v v v vAfrican Black Swift Apus barbatus v v v v vLittle Swift Apus affinis v v v v vHorus Swift Apus horus v v v v vWhite-rumped Swift Apus caffer v v v v vAfrican Palm-Swift Cypsiurus parvus v v v vMOUSEBIRDS COLIIFORMES: COLIIDAE

Speckled Mousebird Colius striatus v v v v v**White-backed Mousebird Colius colius v v v vRed-faced Mousebird Urocolius indicus v v v v v vTROGONS TROGONIFORMES: TROGONIDAE

Narina Trogon Apaloderma narina v v v v vKINGFISHERS CORACIIFORMES: ALCEDINIDAE

Half-collared Kingfisher Alcedo semitorquata v v v vMalachite Kingfisher Corythornis cristatus v v v v v vAfrican Pygmy-Kingfisher Ispidina picta v v v vGrey-headed Kingfisher Halcyon leucocephala v v vMangrove Kingfisher Halcyon senegaloides v vBrown-hooded Kingfisher Halcyon albiventris v v v v vStriped Kingfisher Halcyon chelicuti v v vGiant Kingfisher Megaceryle maximus v v v v v v



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Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis v v v v vBEE-EATERS CORACIIFORMES: MEROPIDAE

White-fronted Bee-eater Merops bullockoides v v vLittle Bee-eater Merops pusillus v v v vSwallow-tailed Bee-eater Merops hirundineus v v v vBlue-cheeked Bee-eater Merops persicus v v vEuropean Bee-eater Merops apiaster v v v v v vSouthern Carmine Bee-eater Merops nubicoides v v vROLLERS CORACIIFORMES: CORACIIDAE

European Roller Coracias garrulus v v v v vLilac-breasted Roller Coracias caudatus v v v vRacket-tailed Roller Coracias spatulatus v v vPurple Roller Coracias naevius v v v vBroad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus v v vHOOPOES CORACIIFORMES: UPUPIDAE

African Hoopoe Upupa africana v v v v v vWOOD-HOOPOES CORACIIFORMES: PHOENICULIDAE

Green Wood-hoopoe Phoeniculus purpureus v v v v vCommon Scimitarbill Rhinopomastus cyanomelas v v v vHORNBILLS CORACIIFORMES: BUCEROTIDAE

Southern Red-billed Hornbill Tockus rufirostris v v v**Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill Tockus leucomelas v v v vCrowned Hornbill Tockus alboterminatus v v v vAfrican Grey Hornbill Tockus nasutus v v v vTrumpeter Hornbill Ceratogymna bucinator v v v vGROUND HORNBILLS CORACIIFORMES: BUCORVIDAE

Southern Ground-Hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri v v v vAFRICAN BARBETS PICIFORMES: LYBIIDAE

Crested Barbet Trachyphonus vaillantii v v v v vWhite-eared Barbet Stactolaema leucotis v vYellow-rumped Tinkerbird Pogoniulus bilineatus v vRed-fronted Tinkerbird Pogoniulus pusillus v vYellow-fronted Tinkerbird Pogoniulus chrysoconus v v vAcacia Pied Barbet** Tricholaema leucomelas v v v v v vBlack-collared Barbet Lybius torquatus v v v v vHONEYGUIDES AND HONEYBIRDS PICIFORMES: INDICATORIDAE

Brown-backed Honeybird Prodotiscus regulus v v v vLesser Honeyguide Indicator minor v v v v v vScaly-throated Honeyguide Indicator variegatus v v v vGreater Honeyguide Indicator indicator v v v v vWOODPECKERS AND WRYNECKS PICIFORMES: PICIDAE

Red-throated Wryneck Jynx ruficollis v v vBennett’s Woodpecker Campethera bennettii v v vGolden-tailed Woodpecker Campethera abingoni v v v*Knysna Woodpecker Campethera notata v v v*Ground Woodpecker Geocolaptes olivaceus v v v vCardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens v v v v v



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Bearded Woodpecker Dendropicos namaquus v v vOlive Woodpecker Dendropicos griseocephalus v v v vBROADBILLS PASSERIFORMES: CALYPTOMENIDAE

African Broadbill Smithornis capensis v vWATTLE-EYES AND BATISES PASSERIFORMES: PLATYSTEIRIDAE

Black-throated Wattle-eye Platysteira peltata v v vCape Batis Batis capensis v v v v vWoodward’s Batis Batis fratrum v vChinspot Batis Batis molitor v v v vPririt Batis** Batis pririt v v v v vHELMETSHRIKES PASSERIFORMES: PRIONOPIDAE

White-crested Helmetshrike Prionops plumatus v v vRetz’s Helmetshrike Prionops retzii v v vBUSHSHRIKES, BOUBOUS AND TCHAGRAS PASSERIFORMES: MALACONOTIDAE

Brubru Nilaus afer v v v vBlack-backed Puffback Dryoscopus cubla v v v vBlack-crowned Tchagra Tchagra senegalus v v v vBrown-crowned Tchagra Tchagra australis v v vSouthern Tchagra Tchagra tchagra v v vTropical Boubou Laniarius aethiopicus v v vSouthern Boubou Laniarius ferrugineus v v v v vCrimson-breasted Shrike Laniarius atrococcineus v v v vBokmakierie** Telophorus zeylonus v v v v vOrange-breasted Bushshrike Telophorus sulfureopectus v v v vOlive Bushshrike Telophorus olivaceus v v v vBlack-fronted Bushshrike Telophorus nigrifrons v vGorgeous Bushshrike Telophorus viridis v v vGrey-headed Bushshrike Malaconotus blanchoti v v v vCUCKOOSHRIKES PASSERIFORMES: CAMPEPHAGIDAE

White-breasted Cuckooshrike Coracina pectoralis v v vGrey Cuckooshrike Coracina caesia v v v v vBlack Cuckooshrike Campephaga flava v v v vSHRIKES PASSERIFORMES: LANIIDAE

Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio v v v v vLesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor v v v v vCommon Fiscal Lanius collaris v v v v v vMagpie Shrike Corvinella melanoleuca v v v vSouthern White-crowned Shrike Eurocephalus anguitimens v v vORIOLES PASSERIFORMES: ORIOLIDAE

Eurasian Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus v v v v vAfrican Golden Oriole Oriolus auratus v v vBlack-headed Oriole Oriolus larvatus v v v v vDRONGOS PASSERIFORMES: DICRURIDAE

Square-tailed Drongo Dicrurus ludwigii v v vFork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis v v v v v vMONARCHS PASSERIFORMES: MONARCHIDAE

Blue-mantled Crested-Flycatcher Trochocercus cyanomelas v v v v v



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African Paradise-Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis v v v v v vCROWS AND RAVENS PASSERIFORMES: CORVIDAE

House Crow Corvus splendens v vCape Crow Corvus capensis v v v v v vPied Crow Corvus albus v v v v v vWhite-necked Raven Corvus albicollis v v v v vROCKJUMPER PASSERIFORMES: CHAETOPIDAE

*Cape Rockjumper Chaetops frenatus v vNICATOR PASSERIFORMES: NICATORIDAE

Eastern Nicator Nicator gularis v v vLARKS PASSERIFORMES: ALAUDIDAE

**Monotonous Lark Mirafra passerina v v v vRufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana v v v vFlappet Lark Mirafra rufocinnamomea v v v*Cape Clapper Lark Mirafra apiata v v v**Eastern Clapper Lark Mirafra fasciolata v v v**Sabota Lark Calendulauda sabota v v v v vFawn-coloured Lark Calendulauda africanoides v v v v*Karoo Lark Calendulauda albescens v v vDusky Lark Pinarocorys nigricans v v v**Spike-heeled Lark Chersomanes albofasciata v v v v*Cape Long-billed Lark Certhilauda curvirostris v v*Agulhas Long-billed Lark Certhilauda brevirostris v v v*Eastern Long-billed Lark Certhilauda semitorquata v v**Karoo Long-billed Lark Certhilauda subcoronata v v v vShort-clawed Lark Certhilauda chuana v v*Black-eared Sparrowlark Eremopterix australis v v vChestnut-backed Sparrowlark Eremopterix leucotis v v v**Grey-backed Sparrowlark Eremopterix verticalis v v v v v vRed-capped Lark Calandrella cinerea v v v v v v**Stark’s Lark Spizocorys starki v v**Pink-billed Lark Spizocorys conirostris v v v*Large-billed Lark Galerida magnirostris v v vSWALLOWS AND MARTINS PASSERIFORMES: HIRUNDINIDAE

Brown-throated Martin Riparia paludicola v v v v v vSand Martin Riparia riparia v v v v vBanded Martin Riparia cincta v v v vRock Martin Ptyonoprogne fuligula v v v v v vBarn Swallow Hirundo rustica v v v v vWhite-throated Swallow Hirundo albigularis v v v v vWire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii v v vPearl-breasted Swallow Hirundo dimidiata v v v v vBlue Swallow Hirundo atrocaerulea v vGreater Striped Swallow Cecropis cucullata v v v v vLesser Striped Swallow Cecropis abyssinica v v v vRed-breasted Swallow Cecropis semirufa v v v vMosque Swallow Cecropis senegalensis v v v



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South African Cliff Swallow Petrochelidon spilodera v v vCommon House Martin Delichon urbicum v v v v v vBlack Saw-wing Psalidoprocne pristoptera v v v v vGrey-rumped Swallow Pseudhirundo griseopyga v v vFAIRY FLYCATCHERS PASSERIFORMES: STENOSTIRIDAE

*Fairy Flycatcher Stenostira scita v v v v v vTITS PASSERIFORMES: PARIDAE

Southern Black Tit Melaniparus niger v v v vAshy Tit Melaniparus cinerascens v vGrey Tit Melaniparus afer v v vPENDULINE TITS PASSERIFORMES: REMIZIDAE

Grey Penduline-Tit Anthoscopus caroli v v vCape Penduline-Tit Anthoscopus minutus v v v vBULBULS, GREENBULS AND BROWNBULS PASSERIFORMES: PYCNONOTIDAE

Sombre Greenbul Andropadus importunus v v v v vYellow-bellied Greenbul Chlorocichla flaviventris v v v vTerrestrial Brownbul Phyllastrephus terrestris v v v v vYellow-streaked Greenbul Phyllastrephus flavostriatus v v vDark-capped Bulbul Pycnonotus tricolor v v v v**African Red-eyed Bulbul Pycnonotus nigricans v v v v v*Cape Bulbul Pycnonotus capensis v v vGRASS WARBLERS AND CROMBECS PASSERIFORMES: MACROSPHENIDAE

Long-billed Crombec Sylvietta rufescens v v v v v vCape Grassbird Sphenoeacus afer v v v v*Victorin’s Warbler Cryptillas victorini v v vPHYLLOSCOPUS WARBLERS PASSERIFORMES: PHYLLOSCOPIDAE

Yellow-throated Woodland Warbler Phylloscopus ruficapilla v v v vWillow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus v v v v vACROCEPHALID WARBLERS PASSERIFORMES: ACROCEPHALIDAE

Olive-tree Warbler Hippolais olivetorum v v vIcterine Warbler Hippolais icterina v v vDark-capped Yellow Warbler Chloropeta natalensis v v v vSedge Warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus v v vAfrican Reed-Warbler Acrocephalus baeticatus v v v v vMarsh Warbler Acrocephalus palustris v v v vGreat Reed-Warbler Acrocephalus arundinaceus v v v vLesser Swamp-Warbler Acrocephalus gracilirostris v v v v vLOCUSTELLID WARBLERS PASSERIFORMES: LOCUSTELLIDAE

Little Rush-Warbler Bradypterus baboecala v v v v v*Knysna Warbler Bradypterus sylvaticus v v vBarratt’s Warbler Bradypterus barratti v v vRiver Warbler Locustella fluviatilis v v vBroad-tailed Warbler Schoenicola brevirostris v v v vCISTICOLAS AND ALLIES PASSERIFORMES: CISTICOLIDAE

Bar-throated Apalis Apalis thoracica v v v v vYellow-breasted Apalis Apalis flavida v v v vRudd’s Apalis Apalis ruddi v v



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Green-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brachyura v v v v vGrey-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brevicaudata v v vStierling’s Wren-Warbler Calamonastes stierlingi v v vBarred Wren-Warbler Calamonastes fasciolatus v vCinnamon-breasted Warbler Euryptila subcinnamomea v v vRufous-eared Warbler Malcorus pectoralis v v v vRed-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops v v vLazy Cisticola Cisticola aberrans v v v vRattling Cisticola Cisticola chiniana v v v**Grey-backed Cisticola Cisticola subruficapilla v v v vWailing Cisticola Cisticola lais v v vRufous-winged Cisticola Cisticola galactotes v v vLevaillant’s Cisticola Cisticola tinniens v v v vCroaking Cisticola Cisticola natalensis v v v vNeddicky Cisticola fulvicapilla v v v v vZitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis v v v v vDesert Cisticola Cisticola aridulus v v v vCloud Cisticola Cisticola textrix v v v vWing-snapping Cisticola Cisticola ayresii v v vTawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava v v v v**Black-chested Prinia Prinia flavicans v v v*Karoo Prinia Prinia maculosa v v v*Drakensberg Prinia Prinia hypoxantha v v v*Namaqua Warbler Phragmacia substriata v vYellow-bellied Eremomela Eremomela icteropygialis v v v v v vGreen-capped Eremomela Eremomela scotops v v v*Karoo Eremomela Eremomela gregalis v v vBurnt-necked Eremomela Eremomela usticollis v v vSYLVIID WARBLERS PASSERIFORMES: SYLVIIDAE

Bush Blackcap Lioptilus nigricapillus v v vGarden Warbler Sylvia borin v v v vCommon Whitethroat Sylvia communis v v v**Layard’s Tit-Babbler Sylvia layardi v v vChestnut-vented Tit-Babbler Sylvia subcaerulea v v v v vWHITE-EYES PASSERIFORMES: ZOSTEROPIDAE

African Yellow White-eye Zosterops senegalensis v v vCape White-eye Zosterops capensis v v v v vBABBLERS PASSERIFORMES: LEIOTHRICHIDAE

Southern Pied Babbler Turdoides bicolor v v v vArrow-marked Babbler Turdoides jardineii v v vSUGARBIRDS PASSERIFORMES: PROMEROPIDAE

Gurney’s Sugarbird Promerops gurneyi v v v*Cape Sugarbird Promerops cafer v v vHYLIOTAS PASSERIFORMES: HYLIOTIDAE

Southern Hyliota Hyliota australis v vOLD WORLD FLYCATCHERS, CHATS AND ROBINS PASSERIFORMES: MUSCICAPIDAE

Pale Flycatcher Bradornis pallidus v v v



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**Chat Flycatcher Bradornis infuscatus v v v v v**Marico Flycatcher Bradornis mariquensis v v v v vSouthern Black Flycatcher Melaenornis pammelaina v v v*Fiscal Flycatcher Sigelus silens v v v v v vSpotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata v v v v v vAfrican Dusky Flycatcher Muscicapa adusta v v v v vAshy Flycatcher Muscicapa caerulescens v v v vGrey Tit-Flycatcher Myioparus plumbeus v v vKaroo Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas coryphaeus v v vBrown Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas signata v v vBearded Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas quadrivirgata v v v**Kalahari Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas paena v v vWhite-browed Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas leucophrys v v vCape Robin-Chat Cossypha caffra v v v vWhite-throated Robin-Chat Cossypha humeralis v v vWhite-browed Robin-Chat Cossypha heuglini v v vRed-capped Robin-Chat Cossypha natalensis v v vChorister Robin-Chat Cossypha dichroa v v v vCollared Palm-Thrush Cichladusa arquata v v vWhite-starred Robin Pogonocichla stellata v v v vThrush Nightingale Luscinia luscinia v v v**Short-toed Rock-Thrush Monticola brevipes v v v vSentinel Rock-Thrush Monticola explorator v v v v*Cape Rock-Thrush Monticola rupestris v v v vAfrican Stonechat Saxicola torquatus v v v v vBuff-streaked Chat Saxicola bifasciatus v v**Ant-eating Chat Myrmecocichla formicivora v v v v v vArnot’s Chat Myrmecocichla arnotti v v vMocking Cliff-Chat Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris v v v vSickle-winged Chat Cercomela sinuata v v vKaroo Chat Cercomela schlegelii v v v**Tractrac Chat Cercomela tractrac v v v vFamiliar Chat Cercomela familiaris v v v v v vMountain Wheatear Oenanthe monticola v v v vCapped Wheatear Oenanthe pileata v v v vTHRUSHES PASSERIFORMES: TURDIDAE

Orange Ground Thrush Zoothera gurneyi v v vSpotted Ground Thrush Zoothera guttata v vGroundscraper Thrush Psophocichla litsipsirupa v v v vKurrichane Thrush Turdus libonyanus v v v vOlive Thrush Turdus olivaceus v v v vKaroo Thrush Turdus smithi v v v vSTARLINGS PASSERIFORMES: STURNIDAE

Common Myna Acridotheres tristis v vEuropean (Common) Starling Sturnus vulgaris v v vWattled Starling Creatophora cinerea v v v v vCape Glossy-Starling Lamprotornis nitens v v v v v



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Greater Blue-eared Starling Lamprotornis chalybaeus v v vMeves’s Starling Lamprotornis mevesii v v vBurchell’s Starling Lamprotornis australis v v vBlack-bellied Starling Lamprotornis corruscus v v vViolet-backed Starling Cinnyricinclus leucogaster v v v v*Pied Starling Spreo bicolor v v v vRed-winged Starling Onychognathus morio v v v v vPale-winged Starling Onychognathus nabouroup v v vOxPECKERS PASSERIFORMES: BUPHAGIDAE

Red-billed Oxpecker Buphagus erythrorhynchus v v v vYellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus v v vSUNBIRDS PASSERIFORMES: NECTARINIIDAE

Plain-backed Sunbird Anthreptes reichenowi v vCollared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris v v v v*Orange-breasted Sunbird Anthobaphes violacea v v vOlive Sunbird Cyanomitra olivacea v vGrey Sunbird Cyanomitra veroxii v vAmethyst Sunbird Chalcomitra amethystina v v v v vScarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis v v v vMalachite Sunbird Nectarinia famosa v v v vSouthern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris chalybeus v v v vNeergaard’s Sunbird Cinnyris neergaardi v vGreater Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris afer v v v vMarico Sunbird Cinnyris mariquensis v v vPurple-banded Sunbird Cinnyris bifasciatus v v vWhite-bellied Sunbird Cinnyris talatala v v vVariable Sunbird Cinnyris venustus v vDusky Sunbird Cinnyris fuscus v v v vWAGTAILS, LONGCLAWS AND PIPITS PASSERIFORMES: MOTACILLIDAE

Western Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava v v v v vCitrine Wagtail Motacilla citreola v vCape Wagtail Motacilla capensis v v v v vGrey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea v v v vMountain Wagtail Motacilla clara v v vAfrican Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp v v v vAfrican Pipit Anthus cinnamomeus v v v v v vLong-billed Pipit Anthus similis v v v vPlain-backed Pipit Anthus leucophrys v v v v v vBuffy Pipit Anthus vaalensis v v v v vStriped Pipit Anthus lineiventris v v v v*African Rock Pipit Anthus crenatus v v v vShort-tailed Pipit Anthus brachyurus v vBushveld Pipit Anthus caffer v v vGolden Pipit Tmetothylacus tenellus v v*Yellow-breasted Pipit Hemimacronyx chloris v v vCape Longclaw Macronyx capensis v v vYellow-throated Longclaw Macronyx croceus v v v



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Rosy-throated Longclaw Macronyx ameliae v vCANARIES AND SEEDEATERS PASSERIFORMES: FRINGILLIDAE

Common Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs v v*Cape Siskin Pseudochloroptila totta v v v*Black-headed Canary Alario alario v v vDamara Canary Alario leucolaemus v vCape Canary Serinus canicollis v v vYellow-fronted Canary Serinus mozambicus v v v v*Forest Canary Serinus scotops v v v vBlack-throated Canary Serinus atrogularis v v v vLemon-breasted Canary Serinus citrinipectus v vBrimstone Canary Serinus sulphuratus v v v v**Yellow Canary Serinus flaviventris v v v v v**White-throated Canary Serinus albogularis v v v v v*Protea Canary Serinus leucopterus v v vStreaky-headed Seedeater Serinus gularis v v v v vOLD WORLD SPARROWS PASSERIFORMES: PASSERIDAE

House Sparrow Passer domesticus v v v v vGreat Sparrow Passer motitensis v v v**Cape Sparrow Passer melanurus v v v v vSouthern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer diffusus v v v v v vYellow-throated Petronia Petronia superciliaris v v v vWEAVERS AND WIDOWBIRDS PASSERIFORMES: PLOCEIDAE

Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver Bubalornis niger v v v**Scaly-feathered Finch Sporopipes squamifrons v v v vWhite-browed Sparrow-Weaver Plocepasser mahali v v vRed-headed Weaver Anaplectes rubriceps v v vSpectacled Weaver Ploceus ocularis v v v v*Cape Weaver Ploceus capensis v v v vYellow Weaver Ploceus subaureus v v vAfrican (Holub’s) Golden Weaver Ploceus xanthops v v v vSouthern Brown-throated Weaver Ploceus xanthopterus v vLesser Masked Weaver Ploceus intermedius v v vSouthern Masked Weaver Ploceus velatus v v v v vVillage Weaver Ploceus cucullatus v v v vDark-backed Weaver Ploceus bicolor v vRed-headed quelea Quelea erythrops v vRed-billed quelea Quelea quelea v v v v v vSouthern Red Bishop Euplectes orix v v v v v vYellow-crowned Bishop Euplectes afer v v v vYellow Bishop Euplectes capensis v v v v vWhite-winged Widowbird Euplectes albonotatus v v v vRed-collared Widowbird Euplectes ardens v v v vFan-tailed Widowbird Euplectes axillaris v v v vLong-tailed Widowbird Euplectes progne v vThick-billed (Grosbeak) Weaver Amblyospiza albifrons v v v v



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WAxBILLS AND ALLIES PASSERIFORMES: ESTRILDIDAE

Swee Waxbill Coccopygia melanotis v v v vGreen Twinspot Mandingoa nitidula v v vGrey (Black-tailed) Waxbill Estrilda perreini v vCommon Waxbill Estrilda astrild v v v v vBlack-faced Waxbill Estrilda erythronotos v v vBlue Waxbill (Blue-breasted Cordonbleu) Uraeginthus angolensis v v v vViolet-eared Waxbill Granatina granatina v v vPink-throated Twinspot Hypargos margaritatus v vGreen-winged Pytilia Pytilia melba v v v vOrange-winged Pytilia Pytilia afra v vRed-billed Firefinch Lagonosticta senegala v v v vAfrican Firefinch Lagonosticta rubricata v v v vJameson’s Firefinch Lagonosticta rhodopareia v v vCut-throat Finch Amadina fasciata v v v**Red-headed Finch Amadina erythrocephala v v v v vOrange-breasted (Zebra) Waxbill Sporaeginthus subflavus v v v vAfrican quailfinch Ortygospiza fuscocrissa v v v v vBronze Mannikin Spermestes cucullatus v v v vRed-backed Mannikin Spermestes bicolor v v v vMagpie Mannikin Spermestes fringilloides v vINDIGOBIRDS AND WHYDAHS PASSERIFORMES: VIDUIDAE

Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura v v v v vLong-tailed Paradise Whydah Vidua paradisaea v v vShaft-tailed Whydah Vidua regia v v vVillage Indigobird Vidua chalybeata v v vDusky Indigobird Vidua funerea v v v vPurple Indigobird Vidua purpurascens v v vCuckoo Finch (Parasitic Weaver) Anomalospiza imberbis v v vBUNTINGS PASSERIFORMES: EMBERIZIDAE

**Lark-like Bunting Emberiza impetuani v v v v vCinnamon-breasted Bunting Emberiza tahapisi v v v v v vCape Bunting Emberiza capensis v v v v vGolden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris v v v v v



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GREY-HEADED PARROT WOODWARD’S BATIS


CAPE ROCKJUMPERRED-CAPPED ROBIN-CHAT

AFRICAN BLACK OYSTERCATCHER

FIERY-NECKED NIGHTJAR BLUE-MANTLED CRESTED-FLYCATCHER

YELLOW-RUMPED TINKERBIRD


AMPHIBIANS

South Africa, being blessed with incredible habitats and bio-climatic regions, ranging from mountain fynbos (the

unique Cape Floral Kingdom) to large river systems and adjoining wetlands, makes it a haven for varied frog

life. Currently, 115 species across 12 families have been recorded in South Africa, but this number is constantly

adjusted as new species are discovered by ardent ‘froggers.’ Close on 30 frog species are endemic to fynbos

heathland and associated forest pockets.

Frogs are fascinating creatures, and their amazing vocalisations on an African summer night attest to their mystic

nature of being more often heard than seen. A frenetic chorus of kassinas and rubber frogs, for instance, can be

an incredible aural experience. Ask your guide to point some of these out to you – particularly after rains. In the

peak of the rainy season it is not unusual to have over 15 species breeding in a single seasonal patch of water!

Frogs are important indicators of the health of ecosystems as they are very sensitive to environmental change.

Their abundant presence is thus a good bio-indicator of the condition of ecosystems in general. About 6 000

species of amphibians are presumed to occur on Earth – characterful and melodious creatures that form a critical

environmental link in many habitats.

TANDY’S SAND FROG

FLAT-BACKED TOADBUBBLING KASSINA

GIANT BULLFROG


TREE FROGS ARTHROLEPTIDAE

Brown-backed Tree Frog Leptopelis mossambicus v v vTOADS BUFONIDAE

(Cape) Sand Toad Bufo angusticeps v vEastern Olive Toad Bufo garmani v v v vGuttural Toad Bufo gutturalis v v v v v vFlat-backed Toad Bufo maculatus v v v vPanther (Western Leopard) Toad Bufo pantherinus v vRaucous Toad Bufo rangeri v v v v v vNorthern Pygmy Toad Bufo fenoulheti v v v vRed Toad Schismaderma carens v v v vREED FROGS HYPEROLIIDAE

Arum Lily Frog Hyperolius horstockii v v vPainted Reed Frog Hyperolius marmoratus v v v v vWater Lily Frog Hyperolius pusillus v v vTinker Reed Frog Hyperolius tuberilinguis v vKASSINAS HYPEROLIIDAE

Bubbling Kassina Kassina senegalensis v v v v vRAIN FROGS BREVICEPTIDAE

Bushveld Rain Frog Breviceps adspersus v v v v vCape Rain Frog Breviceps gibbosus v vMozambique Rain Frog Breviceps mossambicus v v vSand Rain Frog Breviceps rosei v vRUBBER FROGS MICROHYLIDAE

Banded Rubber Frog Phrynomantis bifasciatus v v v vPLATANNAS (CLAWED FROGS) PIPIDAE

Cape Platanna Xenopus gilli v vCommon Platanna Xenopus laevis v v v v v v vTropical (Müller's) Platanna Xenopus muelleri v v vGRASS FROGS PTYCHADENIDAE

Plain Grass Frog Ptychadena anchietae v v v vBroad-banded Grass Frog Ptychadena mossambica v v v vSharp-nosed Grass Frog Ptychadena oxyrhynchus v v v vBULLFROGS PYxICEPHALIDAE

Giant Bullfrog Pyxicephalus adspersus v v v vAfrican Bullfrog Pyxicephalus edulis v v v vRIVER FROGS PYxICEPHALIDAE

Common River Frog Afrana angolensis v v v v v vCape River Frog Afrana fuscigula v v v vSAND FROGS PYxICEPHALIDAE

Tremelo Sand Frog Tomopterna cryptotis v v v v vCape Sand Frog Tomopterna delalandii v vTandy's Sand Frog Tomopterna tandyi v v v v v vNatal Sand Frog Tomopterna natalensis v v v v vFOAM NEST FROGS RHACOPHORIDAE

Southern Foam Nest Frog Chiromantis xerampelina v v v v

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REPTIlESSouth Africa’s climate and habitats are wide ranging and varied. Aside from the multiplicity of biological

communities, there are also many ecotones (i.e. transition regions), particularly where coastal zones meet arid

and semi-arid habitats. Such an array of environments results in the country being home to a wide diversity

of reptile species, whether it be a bold water monitor, a basking giant plated lizard or a flap-neck chameleon.

The south-western Cape is particularly rich in lizards and many species of reptile have localised distributions in

KwaZulu-Natal.

In total, just over 340 reptile species occur in the region – an estimated 4.5% of the global diversity of reptile

species – from approximately 104 recorded snake species (most of which are non-venomous) to other fascinating

reptile groups, which include skinks, sand lizards, geckos, chameleons and agamas. Approximately 150 species

are endemic, including a number of threatened and endangered species.

SOUTHERN ROCK AGAMA FLAP-NECK CHAMELEON

BELL’S HINGED TORTOISE

GIANT LEGLESS SKINK


TORTOISES TESTUDINIDAE

Leopard Tortoise Geochelone pardalis v v v v v vAngulate Tortoise Chersina angulata v v v*Geometric Tortoise Psammobates geometricus v vTent Tortoise Psammobates tentorius v v vBell's Hinged Tortoise Kinixys belliana v v vSpeke's Hinged Tortoise Kinixys spekii v v v*Natal Hinged Tortoise Kinixys natalensis v vTURTLES CHELONIDAE, DERMOCHELYDAE

Leatherback Turtle Dermochelys coriacea v v vGreen Turtle Chelonia mydas v vHawksbill Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata v vOlive Ridley Turtle Lepidochelys olivacea v vLoggerhead Turtle Caretta caretta v vTERRAPINS PELOMEDUSIDAE, TRIONYCHIDAE

Marsh Terrapin Pelomedusa subrufa v v v v v vSerrated Hinged Terrapin Pelusios sinuatus v v v vPYTHONS PYTHONIDAE

Southern African Python Python natalensis v v v v v vTYPICAL SNAKES COLUBRIDAE

Brown House Snake Lamprophis fuliginosus v v v v v v vMole Snake Pseudaspis cana v v v v v v vRufous Beaked Snake Ramphiophis rostratus v v vStriped Skaapsteker Psammophylax tritaeniatus v v v vStripe-bellied Sand Snake Psammophis subtaeniatus v v v vSpotted Bush Snake Philothamnus semivariegatus v v v v v vGreen Water Snake Philothamnus hoplogaster v v v vCommon Eggeater Dasypeltis scabra v v v v v v vHerald Snake Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia v v v v v v vEastern Tiger Snake Telescopus semiannulatus v v v v vBoomslang Dispholidus typus v v v v v v vVine Snake Thelotornis capensis v v v v vCOBRAS, MAMBAS AND ALLIES ELAPIDAE

Snouted Cobra Naja annulifera v v v vMozambique Spitting Cobra Naja mossambica v v v v vBlacknecked Spitting Cobra Naja nigricollis v vRinkhals Hemachatus haemachatus v v v v vBlack Mamba Dendroaspis polylepsis v v v v vForest Cobra Naja Melanoleuca v v vCape Cobra Naja Nivea v v v vGreen Mamba Dendroaspis angusticeps v vVIPERS VIPERIDAE

Common Night Adder Causus rhombeatus v v v v vSnouted Night Adder Causus defilippii v v v vPuff Adder Bitis arietans v v v v v v vGaboon Adder Bitis gabonica v vBerg Adder Bitis atropos v v v v

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SKINKS SCINCIDAE

Bouton's Skink Cryptoblepharus boutonii v vRainbow Skink Mabuya margaritifer v v v vStriped Skink Mabuya striata v v v v v v vVariable Skink Mabuya varia v v v v vGiant Legless Skink Acontias plumbeus v v v vPLATED LIZARDS GERRHOSAURIDAE

Yellow-throated Plated Lizard Gerrhosaurus flavigularis v v v v v v vRough-scaled Plated Lizard Gerrhosaurus major v v v vBlacklined Plated Lizard Gerrhosaurus nigrolineatus v v v vGiant Plated Lizard Gerrhosaurus validus v v vMONITORS VARANIDAE

Rock Monitor Varanus albigularis v v v v v vWater Monitor Varanus niloticus v v v v v v vAGAMAS AGAMIDAE

Ground Agama Agama aculeata v v v v v vSouthern Tree Agama Acanthocercus atricollis v v v vSouthern Rock Agama Agama atra v v v v vCHAMELEONS CHAMAELEONIDAE

Flapneck Chameleon Chamaeleo dilepsis v v v v vNamaqua Chameleon Chamaeleo namaquensis v vGECKOS GEKKONIDAE

Moreau's Tropical House Gecko Hemidactylus mabouia v v v vWahlberg's Velvet Gecko Homopholis wahlbergii v v v v vBibron's Thick-toed Gecko Pachydactylus bibronii v v vCommon Barking Gecko Ptenopus garrulus v v v v vCROCODILES CROCODYLIDAE

Nile Crocodile Crocodylus niloticus v v v v

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WIlDERNESS SAFARIS SUSTAINABIlITY STRATEgY

Wilderness Safaris views its role in conservation in Africa as:

• Ensuring sustainable protection of carbon sinks and biodiversity through the creation of viable ecotourism businesses either within formally protected areas or on community or privately-owned land without formal protection.• Ensuring that ecotourism remains the chosen alternative in an economic sense to less sustainable industries such as mining, agriculture, farming, hydroelectric schemes and others that irrevocably damage biodiversity, wilderness and ecosystem processes.• Creating a profitable, ethical and responsible business that others are able to imitate and implement in regions where we are not active or cannot make a difference ourselves.

We understand this role as that of building sustainable conservation economies. The Wilderness Safaris sustainability strategy is one that is neatly encapsulated by the 4Cs: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. Commerce is of course the C that underpins the sustainability of the business and industry in general. The tenets of each of the remaining three Cs are elucidated briefly below. CONSERVATIONConservation is comprised of two equally important elements: i) Environmental Management Systems concerns the management of our camp and office operations in the most sustainable and environmentally sensitive way possible through the use of minimum standards, measurement, efficiencies and mitigation, renewable energy technologies and education of our staff and guests to ensure the lowest possible carbon footprint. Water usage, waste treatment and recycling, and construction and rehabilitation of old lodge sites are all important additional aspects.ii) Biodiversity Conservation covers the measurement and understanding of our biodiversity footprint and its management, and where relevant the enhancement of indigenous species richness through reintroductions (of absent indigenous species) and rehabilitation (through vegetation management and anti-poaching), as well as research projects – in short, the fulfilling of our obligations as custodians of more than 3 million hectares (8 million acres) of wild areas in Africa. COMMUNITYThe honest, mutually beneficial and dignified engagement of our rural community partners (staff, equity partners, landlords, neighbours) in ways that ensure sustainability beyond the lifespan and aegis of our organisation and which deliver a meaningful and life-changing share of the proceeds of responsible ecotourism to all stakeholders. These mechanisms include community-centric employment, joint ventures (equity, revenue share, traversing fees), education (children’s camps; bursaries) and training, social benefits, capacity building and infrastructure development (e.g. schools, crèches, clinics). CULTURECulture is a multifaceted element that governs respect for the culture of all employees as well as remote rural communities surrounding the conservation areas. This is reflected in: a healthy social environment in camp; area appropriate camp design, decor, entertainment and meals; respect for traditional rights within and surrounding the conservation area; guest visits to traditional villages and homesteads; communication of the area’s traditional culture to guests and staff.

LOGGERHEAD TURTLE CAPE BUFFALO

LARGE-SPOTTED GENET

FOUR-TOED ELEPHANT-SHREWGREEN MALKOHA

THICK-TAILED BUSHBABY

Copy: Martin Benadie and Chris RocheDesign: Mary-Anne Van Der BylPhotographers: Anthony Grote, Caroline Culbert, Dana Allen, Louis Du Preez, Martin Benadie, Simon Stobbs, Tal Fineberg and Trevor Hardaker. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSWith appreciation to all who have contributed to this species checklist, including all camp and tour guides, but particularly: Fraser Gear, Simon Stobbs, Enos Mngomezulu, Godfrey Baloyi, Walter Jubber, Alweet Hlungwani, Rob Burns, Gugu Mathenjwa, Mbongeni Myeni, Gibson Mkhize, Jameson Nhlonzi and Tal Fineberg. If we have left anyone out this was unintentional. Please accept our sincere apologies.

COVER IMAGES (Top to Bottom)Front: Bat Hawk, Nyala, Lion, Hawksbill Turtle, Cape SugarbirdBack: Yellow-spotted Rock Dassie, Crested Barbet, Burchell’s Zebra, Impala & Cape Buffalo, Leopard, Crested Guineafowl

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