Total number of birds: 1088 as of February 2023.
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
243. Gray-hooded Gull, Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus
244. Hartlaub’s Gull, Chroicocephalus hartlaubii
245. Black-headed Gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus
246. Franklin’s Gull, Leucophaeus pipixcan
247. Lesser Black-backed Gull, Larus fuscus
248. Kelp Gull, Larus dominicanus
249. Caspian Tern, Hydroprogne caspia
250. Royal Tern, Thalasseus maximus
251. Sandwich Tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis
252. African Skimmer, Rynchops flavirostris
Storks
253. Yellow-billed Stork, Mycteria ibis
254. African Openbill, Anastomus lamelligerus
255. Woolly-necked Stork, Ciconia episcopus
256. Saddle-billed Stork, Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
257. Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumenifer
258. Abdim’s Stork, Ciconia abdimii
Anhingas
259. African Darter, Anhinga rufa
Cormorants and Shags
260. Long-tailed Cormorant, Microcarbo africanus
261. Reed Cormorant, Microcarbo africanus
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
262. Little Bittern, Ixobrychus minutus
263. Dwarf Bittern, Ixobrychus sturmii
264. Gray Heron, Ardea cinerea
265. Black-headed Heron, Ardea melanocephala
266. Goliath Heron, Ardea goliath
267. Purple Heron, Ardea purpurea
268. Great Egret, Ardea alba
269. Intermediate Egret, Ardea intermedia
270. Little Egret, Egretta garzetta
271. Western Reef-Heron, Egretta gularis
272. Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis
273. Squacco Heron, Ardeola ralloides
274. Malagasy Pond-Heron, Ardeola idae
275. Rufous-bellied Heron, Ardeola rufiventris
276. Black Heron, Egretta ardesiaca
277. Striated Heron, Butorides striata
278. Green-backed Heron, Butorides striata
Ibises and Spoonbills
280. African Sacred Ibis, Threskiornis aethiopicus
281. Hadada Ibis, Bostrychia hagedash
282. Spot-breasted Ibis, Bostrychia rara
283. Glossy Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus
284. Olive-plectrum Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus
285. African Spoonbill, Platalea alba
Secretarybird
286. Secretarybird, Sagittarius serpentarius
Osprey
287. Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
288. Black-winged Kite, Elanus caeruleus
289. African Harrier-Hawk, Polyboroides typus
290. Palm-nut Vulture, Gypohierax angolensis
291. Egyptian Vulture, Neophron percnopterus
292. White-headed Vulture, Trigonoceps occipitalis
293. Rüppell’s Vulture, Gyps rueppelli
294. White-backed Vulture, Gyps africanus
295. Hooded Vulture, Necrosyrtes monachus
296. Lappet-faced Vulture, Torgos tracheliotos
297. Bearded Vulture, Gypaetus barbatus
298. Bateleur, Terathopius ecaudatus
299. Congo Serpent-Eagle, Dryotriorchis spectabilis
300. Short-toed Snake-Eagle, Circaetus gallicus
301. Brown Snake-Eagle, Circaetus cinereus
302. Banded Snake-Eagle, Circaetus cinerascens
303. Western Banded Snake-Eagle, Circaetus cinerascens
304. Bat Hawk, Macheiramphus alcinus
305. Crowned Eagle, Stephanoaetus coronatus
306. Martial Eagle, Polemaetus bellicosus
307. Long-crested Eagle, Lophaetus occipitalis
308. Wahlberg’s Eagle, Hieraaetus wahlbergi
309. Ayres’s Hawk-Eagle, Hieraaetus ayresii
310. Tawny Eagle, Aquila rapax
311. Steppe Eagle, Aquila nipalensis
312. African Hawk-Eagle, Aquila spilogaster
313. Lizard Buzzard, Kaupifalco monogrammicus
314. Gabar Goshawk, Micronisus gabar
315. African Goshawk, Accipiter tachiro
316. Shikra, Accipiter badius
317. Little Sparrowhawk, Accipiter minullus
318. Ovambo Sparrowhawk, Accipiter ovampensis
319. Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk, Accipiter rufiventris
320. Black Sparrowhawk, Accipiter melanoleucus
321. Western Marsh-Harrier, Circus aeruginosus
322. African Marsh-Harrier, Circus ranivorus
323. Pallid Harrier, Circus macrourus
324. Montagu’s Harrier, Circus pygargus
325. Yellow-billed Kite, Milvus aegyptius
326. Black Kite, Milvus migrans
Barn-owls
327. Barn Owl, Tyto alba
Typical Owls
328. African Grass Owl, Tyto capensis
329. African Scops Owl, Otus senegalensis
330. Pallid Scops Owl, Otus brucei
331. Eurasian Scops Owl, Otus scops
332. Northern White-faced Owl, Ptilopsis leucotis
333. Southern White-faced Owl, Ptilopsis granti
334. Grayish Eagle-Owl, Bubo cinerascens
335. Fraser’s Eagle-Owl, Bubo poensis
336. Spotted Eagle-Owl, Bubo africanus
337. Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, Bubo lacteus
338. African Wood Owl, Strix woodfordii
339. Marsh Owl, Asio capensis
340. Abyssinian Owl, Asio abyssinicus
341. African Barred Owlet, Glaucidium capense
Mousebirds
342. Speckled Mousebird, Colius striatus
343. Blue-naped Mousebird, Urocolius macrourus
Trogons
344. Narina Trogon, Apaloderma narina
Hoopoes
345. Eurasian Hoopoe, Upupa epops
346. African Hoopoe, Upupa africana
Woodhoopoes and Scimitarbills
347. Green Woodhoopoe, Phoeniculus purpureus
348. Black-billed Woodhoopoe, Phoeniculus somaliensis
349. White-headed Woodhoopoe, Phoeniculus bollei
350. Abyssinian Scimitarbill, Rhinopomastus minor
351. Black Scimitarbill, Rhinopomastus aterrimus
Ground Hornbills
352. Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus abyssinicus
353. Southern Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus leadbeateri
Hornbills
354. African Pied Hornbill, Tockus fasciatus
355. Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbill, Tockus flavirostris
356. Northern Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrorhynchus
357. Southern Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus rufirostris
358. Monteiro’s Hornbill, Tockus monteiri
359. Crowned Hornbill, Lophoceros alboterminatus
360. Bradfield’s Hornbill, Lophoceros bradfieldi
361. African Grey Hornbill, Lophoceros nasutus
362. Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill, Bycanistes subcylindricus
363. Black-casqued Hornbill, Bycanistes subcylindricus
364. Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Bycanistes brevis
Ground Hornbills
365. Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus abyssinicus
366. Southern Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus leadbeateri
Hornbills
367. Crowned Hornbill, Lophoceros alboterminatus
368. African Pied Hornbill, Lophoceros fasciatus
369. Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill, Bycanistes subcylindricus
370. Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbill, Tockus flavirostris
371. Northern Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrorhynchus
372. Southern Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus rufirostris
373. Von der Decken’s Hornbill, Tockus deckeni
374. Monteiro’s Hornbill, Tockus monteiri
Kingfishers
375. Half-collared Kingfisher, Alcedo semitorquata
376. Malachite Kingfisher, Corythornis cristatus
377. African Pygmy Kingfisher, Ispidina picta
378. Grey-headed Kingfisher, Halcyon leucocephala
379. Woodland Kingfisher, Halcyon senegalensis
380. Striped Kingfisher, Halcyon chelicuti
381. Giant Kingfisher, Megaceryle maxima
382. Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis
Bee-eaters
383. White-throated Bee-eater, Merops albicollis
384. Blue-headed Bee-eater, Merops muelleri
385. Black Bee-eater, Merops gularis
386. Red-throated Bee-eater, Merops bulocki
387. Little Bee-eater, Merops pusillus
388. Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, Merops hirundineus
389. White-fronted Bee-eater, Merops bullockoides
390. African Green Bee-eater, Merops viridissimus
Rollers
391. Lilac-breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus
392. Abyssinian Roller, Coracias abyssinicus
393. Blue-bellied Roller, Coracias cyanogaster
394. Broad-billed Roller, Eurystomus glaucurus
Ground Rollers
395. Rufous-crowned Roller, Coracias naevia
African Barbets
396. Grey-throated Barbet, Gymnobucco bonapartei
397. Speckled Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus scolopaceus
398. Western Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus coryphaea
399. Red-fronted Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus pusillus
400. Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus chrysoconus
401. Yellow-throated Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus subsulphureus
402. Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus bilineatus
403. Vieillot’s Barbet, Lybius vieilloti
404. Black-billed Barbet, Lybius guifsobalito
405. Double-toothed Barbet, Lybius bidentatus
406. Bearded Barbet, Lybius dubius
Honeyguides
407. Greater Honeyguide, Indicator indicator
408. Lesser Honeyguide, Indicator minor
409. Pallid Honeyguide, Indicator meliphilus
Woodpeckers
410. Nubian Woodpecker, Campethera nubica
411. Fine-spotted Woodpecker, Campethera punctuligera
412. Golden-tailed Woodpecker, Campethera abingoni
413. Cardinal Woodpecker, Dendropicos fuscescens
414. Bearded Woodpecker, Dendropicos namaquus
415. Brown-eared Woodpecker, Campethera caroli
416. African Grey Woodpecker, Dendropicos goertae
Falcons and Caracaras
417. Lanner Falcon, Falco biarmicus
418. Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus
419. Eurasian Hobby, Falco subbuteo
420. African Hobby, Falco cuvierii
421. Grey Kestrel, Falco ardosiaceus
422. Red-necked Falcon, Falco chicquera
423. Rock Kestrel, Falco rupicolus
Old World Parrots
424. Rose-ringed Parakeet, Psittacula krameri
425. Meyer’s Parrot, Poicephalus meyeri
426. Brown-headed Parrot, Poicephalus cryptoxanthus
427. Red-fronted Parrot, Poicephalus gulielmi
African and New World Parrots
428. Grey Parrot, Psittacus erithacus
Cuckoos
429. Dideric Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx caprius
430. Klaas’s Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx klaas
431. African Emerald Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx cupreus
432. Black Cuckoo, Cuculus clamosus
433. Red-chested Cuckoo, Cuculus solitarius
434. African Cuckoo, Cuculus gularis
435. Common Cuckoo, Cuculus canorus
Owls
436. African Scops Owl, Otus senegalensis
437. Greyish Eagle-Owl, Bubo cinerascens
438. Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, Bubo lacteus
439. African Wood Owl, Strix woodfordii
440. Pearl-spotted Owlet, Glaucidium perlatum
441. African Barred Owlet, Glaucidium capense
442. African Marsh Owl, Asio capensis
Nightjars
443. Pennant-winged Nightjar, Macrodipteryx vexillarius
444. Standard-winged Nightjar, Macrodipteryx longipennis
445. Fiery-necked Nightjar, Caprimulgus pectoralis
446. Freckled Nightjar, Caprimulgus tristigma
447. Swamp Nightjar, Caprimulgus natalensis
448. Square-tailed Nightjar, Caprimulgus fossii
449. Rufous-cheeked Nightjar, Caprimulgus rufigena
Swifts
450. Mottled Spinetail, Telacanthura ussheri
451. African Palm Swift, Cypsiurus parvus
452. Alpine Swift, Tachymarptis melba
453. Common Swift, Apus apus
454. Little Swift, Apus affinis
Trogons
455. Narina Trogon, Apaloderma narina
Kingfishers
456. Shining-blue Kingfisher, Alcedo quadribrachys
457. Malachite Kingfisher, Corythornis cristatus
458. African Pygmy Kingfisher, Ispidina picta
459. Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, Halcyon badia
460. Grey-headed Kingfisher, Halcyon leucocephala
461. Woodland Kingfisher, Halcyon senegalensis
462. Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Halcyon malimbica
463. Striped Kingfisher, Halcyon chelicuti
464. Giant Kingfisher, Megaceryle maxima
465. Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis
Bee-eaters
466. Black Bee-eater, Merops gularis
467. Blue-headed Bee-eater, Merops muelleri
468. Red-throated Bee-eater, Merops bulocki
469. Little Bee-eater, Merops pusillus
470. Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Merops oreobates
471. White-throated Bee-eater, Merops albicollis
472. Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, Merops hirundineus
473. Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Merops persicus
Rollers
474. Lilac-breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus
475. Abyssinian Roller, Coracias abyssinica
476. European Roller, Coracias garrulus
477. Broad-billed Roller, Eurystomus glaucurus
Hornbills
478. African Grey Hornbill, Lophoceros nasutus
479. Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrorhynchus
480. Northern Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus kempi
481. Von der Decken’s Hornbill, Tockus deckeni
482. Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbill, Tockus flavirostris
483. Crowned Hornbill, Lophoceros alboterminatus
484. Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Bycanistes brevis
Ground Hornbills
485. Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus abyssinicus
486. Southern Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus leadbeateri
African Barbets
487. Yellow-billed Barbet, Trachyphonus purpuratus
488. Bristle-nosed Barbet, Gymnobucco peli
489. Naked-faced Barbet, Gymnobucco calvus
490. Grey-throated Barbet, Gymnobucco bonapartei
491. Speckled Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus scolopaceus
492. Western Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus coryphaeus
493. Red-rumped Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus atroflavus
494. Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus chrysoconus
495. Yellow-spotted Barbet, Buccanodon duchaillui
496. Black-billed Barbet, Lybius guifsobalito
497. Double-toothed Barbet, Lybius bidentatus
498. Bearded Barbet, Lybius dubius
Honeyguides
499. Greater Honeyguide, Indicator indicator
500. Lesser Honeyguide, Indicator minor
501. Pallid Honeyguide, Indicator meliphilus
Woodpeckers
502. Nubian Woodpecker, Campethera nubica
503. Fine-spotted Woodpecker, Campethera punctuligera
504. Golden-tailed Woodpecker, Campethera abingoni
505. Cardinal Woodpecker, Dendropicos fuscescens
506. Bearded Woodpecker, Dendropicos namaquus
507. Brown-eared Woodpecker, Campethera caroli
508. African Grey Woodpecker, Dendropicos goertae
Falcons
509. Lanner Falcon, Falco biarmicus
510. Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus
511. Eurasian Hobby, Falco subbuteo
512. African Hobby, Falco cuvierii
513. Grey Kestrel, Falco ardosiaceus
514. Red-necked Falcon, Falco chicquera
515. Rock Kestrel, Falco rupicolus
Old World Parrots
516. Rose-ringed Parakeet, Psittacula krameri
517. Meyer’s Parrot, Poicephalus meyeri
518. Brown-headed Parrot, Poicephalus cryptoxanthus
519. Red-fronted Parrot, Poicephalus gulielmi
520. Grey Parrot, Psittacus erithacus
Cuckoos
521. Dideric Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx caprius
522. Klaas’s Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx klaas
523. African Emerald Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx cupreus
524. Black Cuckoo, Cuculus clamosus
525. Red-chested Cuckoo, Cuculus solitarius
526. African Cuckoo, Cuculus gularis
527. Common Cuckoo, Cuculus canorus
Owls
528. African Scops Owl, Otus senegalensis
529. Greyish Eagle-Owl, Bubo cinerascens
530. Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, Bubo lacteus
531. African Wood Owl, Strix woodfordii
532. Pearl-spotted Owlet, Glaucidium perlatum
533. African Barred Owlet, Glaucidium capense
534. African Marsh Owl, Asio capensis
Nightjars and Allies
535. Pennant-winged Nightjar, Caprimulgus vexillarius
536. Standard-winged Nightjar, Caprimulgus longipennis
537. Fiery-necked Nightjar, Caprimulgus pectoralis
538. Swamp Nightjar, Caprimulgus natalensis
539. Square-tailed Nightjar, Caprimulgus fossii
Swifts
540. Alpine Swift, Tachymarptis melba
541. Mottled Swift, Tachymarptis aequatorialis
542. Common Swift, Apus apus
543. Little Swift, Apus affinis
544. African Black Swift, Apus barbatus
545. Forbes-Watson’s Swift, Apus berliozi
Trogons
546. Narina Trogon, Apaloderma narina
547. Bar-tailed Trogon, Apaloderma vittatum
Pittas
548. African Pitta, Pitta angolensis
Broadbills
549. African Broadbill, Smithornis capensis
550. Rufous-sided Broadbill, Smithornis rufolateralis
Cuckooshrikes
551. Grey Cuckooshrike, Coracina caesia
552. Black Cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava
553. Petit’s Cuckooshrike, Campephaga petiti
Shrikes
554. Red-backed Shrike, Lanius collurio
555. Lesser Grey Shrike, Lanius minor
556. Northern Fiscal, Lanius humeralis
557. Southern Fiscal, Lanius collaris
558. Mackinnon’s Shrike, Lanius mackinnoni
559. Grey-backed Fiscal, Lanius excubitoroides
Vireos, Greenlets, and Allies
560. Red-eyed Vireo, Vireo olivaceus
561. African Yellow White-eye, Zosterops senegalensis
Orioles
562. Black-headed Oriole, Oriolus larvatus
563. Black-winged Oriole, Oriolus nigripennis
564. African Golden Oriole, Oriolus auratus
Drongos
565. Fork-tailed Drongo, Dicrurus adsimilis
566. Square-tailed Drongo, Dicrurus ludwigii
567. Velvet-mantled Drongo, Dicrurus modestus
Monarch Flycatchers
568. African Paradise Flycatcher, Terpsiphone viridis
569. Black-headed Paradise Flycatcher, Terpsiphone rufiventer
Crows, Jays, and Magpies
570. Pied Crow, Corvus albus
571. White-necked Raven, Corvus albicollis
572. Fan-tailed Raven, Corvus rhipidurus
Fairy Flycatchers
573. African Blue Flycatcher, Elminia longicauda
574. White-tailed Blue Flycatcher, Elminia albicauda
575. White-tailed Crested Flycatcher, Elminia albonotata
Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice
576. White-breasted Tit, Parus leucomelas
577. Rufous-bellied Tit, Parus rufiventris
578. Grey Tit, Melaniparus afer
Penduline-Tits
579. Cape Penduline-Tit, Anthoscopus minutus
580. African Penduline-Tit, Anthoscopus caroli
Larks
581. Rufous-naped Lark, Mirafra africana
582. Red-capped Lark, Calandrella cinerea
583. Flappet Lark, Mirafra rufocinnamomea
584. Singing Bush Lark, Mirafra cantillans
585. Fawn-coloured Lark, Mirafra africanoides
586. Short-tailed Lark, Spizocorys fremantlii
Swallows and Martins
587. Grey-rumped Swallow, Pseudhirundo griseopyga
588. Wire-tailed Swallow, Hirundo smithii
589. Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica
590. Red-rumped Swallow, Cecropis daurica
591. Mosque Swallow, Cecropis senegalensis
592. Lesser Striped Swallow, Cecropis abyssinica
593. South African Cliff Swallow, Petrochelidon spilodera
Bulbuls
594. Common Bulbul, Pycnonotus barbatus
595. Dark-capped Bulbul, Pycnonotus tricolor
596. Yellow-whiskered Greenbul, Eurillas latirostris
597. Little Greenbul, Eurillas virens
598. Slender-billed Greenbul, Stelgidillas gracilirostris
599. Yellow-throated Greenbul, Chlorocichla flavicollis
600. Red-tailed Bristlebill, Bleda syndactylus
Greenbuls
601. Grey-headed Greenbul, Phyllastrephus poliocephalus
602. Plain Greenbul, Eurillas curvirostris
603. Tiny Greenbul, Phyllastrephus debilis
604. Honeyguide Greenbul, Baeopogon indicator
605. Little Grey Greenbul, Eurillas gracilis
Thrushes and Allies
606. African Thrush, Turdus pelios
607. Bare-eyed Thrush, Turdus tephronotus
608. White-browed Robin-Chat, Cossypha heuglini
609. Red-capped Robin-Chat, Cossypha natalensis
610. Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat, Cossypha niveicapilla
611. White-starred Robin, Pogonocichla stellata
Old World Flycatchers
612. Spotted Flycatcher, Muscicapa striata
613. African Grey Flycatcher, Muscicapa caerulescens
614. Dusky Flycatcher, Muscicapa adusta
615. Brown-throated Flycatcher, Muscicapa aquatica
616. Swamp Flycatcher, Muscicapa aquatica
617. Sooty Flycatcher, Muscicapa infuscata
Starlings and Rhabdornis
618. Violet-backed Starling, Cinnyricinclus leucogaster
619. Greater Blue-eared Starling, Lamprotornis chalybaeus
620. Lesser Blue-eared Starling, Lamprotornis chloropterus
621. Rüppell’s Starling, Lamprotornis purpuropterus
622. Superb Starling, Lamprotornis superbus
623. Shelley’s Starling, Lamprotornis shelleyi
624. Narrow-tailed Starling, Poeoptera lugubris
Weavers and Allies
625. Red-headed Weaver, Anaplectes rubriceps
626. Red-billed Quelea, Quelea quelea
627. Northern Red Bishop, Euplectes franciscanus
628. Yellow Bishop, Euplectes capensis
629. Black-winged Red Bishop, Euplectes hordeaceus
630. Fan-tailed Widowbird, Euplectes axillaris
631. White-winged Widowbird, Euplectes albonotatus
632. Black Bishop, Euplectes gierowii
Indigobirds and Whydahs
633. Pin-tailed Whydah, Vidua macroura
634. Village Indigobird, Vidua chalybeata
635. Wilson’s Indigobird, Vidua wilsoni
636. Eastern Paradise Whydah, Vidua paradisaea
Waxbills and Allies
637. African Firefinch, Lagonosticta rubricata
638. Red-billed Firefinch, Lagonosticta senegala
639. Jameson’s Firefinch, Lagonosticta rhodopareia
640. Red-cheeked Cordonbleu, Uraeginthus bengalus
641. Blue-capped Cordonbleu, Uraeginthus cyanocephalus
642. Blue-breasted Cordonbleu, Uraeginthus angolensis
643. Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata
644. Black-faced Waxbill, Brunhilda erythronotos
645. Bronze Mannikin, Spermestes cucullata
646. Black-and-white Mannikin, Spermestes bicolor
Old World Sparrows
647. House Sparrow, Passer domesticus
648. Northern Grey-headed Sparrow, Passer griseus
649. Swahili Sparrow, Passer suahelicus
650. Yellow-spotted Petronia, Gymnoris pyrgita
Wagtails and Pipits
651. African Pied Wagtail, Motacilla aguimp
652. Western Yellow Wagtail, Motacilla flava
653. African Pied Wagtail, Motacilla aguimp
654. Mountain Wagtail, Motacilla clara
655. Cape Wagtail, Motacilla capensis
656. African Pipit, Anthus cinnamomeus
657. Mountain Pipit, Anthus hoeschi
658. Long-billed Pipit, Anthus similis
659. Striped Pipit, Anthus lineiventris
660. Woodland Pipit, Anthus nyassae
Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
661. Yellow-fronted Canary, Crithagra mozambica
662. Brimstone Canary, Crithagra sulphurata
663. Streaky Seedeater, Crithagra striolata
664. Brown-rumped Seedeater, Crithagra tristriata
665. Black-throated Canary, Crithagra atrogularis
666. Black-faced Canary, Crithagra capistrata
Old World Buntings
667. Cinnamon-breasted Bunting, Emberiza tahapisi
668. Brown-rumped Bunting, Emberiza affinis
669. Cabanis’s Bunting, Emberiza cabanisi
670. Golden-breasted Bunting, Emberiza flaviventris
Buttonquails
671. Small Buttonquail, Turnix sylvaticus
672. Black-rumped Buttonquail, Turnix nanus
Bustards
673. Kori Bustard, Ardeotis kori
674. Denham’s Bustard, Neotis denhami
675. Black-bellied Bustard, Lissotis melanogaster
Crakes, Rails, Gallinules, and Coots
676. African Swamphen, Porphyrio madagascariensis
677. Common Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus
678. Lesser Moorhen, Gallinula angulata
679. Allen’s Gallinule, Porphyrio alleni
680. African Purple Swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio
Finfoots
681. African Finfoot, Podica senegalensis
Plovers and Lapwings
682. Black-bellied Plover, Pluvialis squatarola
683. Pacific Golden Plover, Pluvialis fulva
684. Grey Plover, Pluvialis squatarola
685. Common Ringed Plover, Charadrius hiaticula
686. Little Ringed Plover, Charadrius dubius
687. Kittlitz’s Plover, Charadrius pecuarius
688. Three-banded Plover, Charadrius tricollaris
689. White-fronted Plover, Charadrius marginatus
690. African Wattled Lapwing, Vanellus senegallus
691. Black-headed Lapwing, Vanellus tectus
692. Spur-winged Lapwing, Vanellus spinosus
693. Crowned Lapwing, Vanellus coronatus
694. Senegal Lapwing, Vanellus lugubris
Sandpipers and Allies
695. Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus
696. Eurasian Curlew, Numenius arquata
697. Bar-tailed Godwit, Limosa lapponica
698. Black-tailed Godwit, Limosa limosa
699. Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres
700. Red Knot, Calidris canutus
701. Sanderling, Calidris alba
702. Dunlin, Calidris alpina
703. Curlew Sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea
704. Broad-billed Sandpiper, Calidris falcinellus
705. Little Stint, Calidris minuta
706. Temminck’s Stint, Calidris temminckii
707. Long-toed Stint, Calidris subminuta
708. Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus
709. Common Sandpiper, Actitis hypoleucos
710. Green Sandpiper, Tringa ochropus
711. Spotted Redshank, Tringa erythropus
712. Common Redshank, Tringa totanus
713. Marsh Sandpiper, Tringa stagnatilis
714. Wood Sandpiper, Tringa glareola
715. Terek Sandpiper, Xenus cinereus
716. Common Greenshank, Tringa nebularia
717. Lesser Yellowlegs, Tringa flavipes
718. Greater Yellowlegs, Tringa melanoleuca
Coursers and Pratincoles
719. Bronze-winged Courser, Rhinoptilus chalcopterus
720. Three-banded Courser, Rhinoptilus cinctus
721. Temminck’s Courser, Cursorius temminckii
722. Collared Pratincole, Glareola pratincola
723. Madagascar Pratincole, Glareola ocularis
724. Rock Pratincole, Glareola nuchalis
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
725. Grey-headed Gull, Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus
726. Black-headed Gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus
727. Lesser Black-backed Gull, Larus fuscus
728. Brown-headed Gull, Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus
729. Caspian Tern, Hydroprogne caspia
730. Royal Tern, Thalasseus maximus
731. Sandwich Tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis
732. Common Tern, Sterna hirundo
733. Whiskered Tern, Chlidonias hybrida
734. Black Tern, Chlidonias nige
Stilts and Avocets
735. Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus
736. Pied Avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta
Jacanas
737. African Jacana, Actophilornis africanus
Painted-snipes
738. Greater Painted-snipe, Rostratula benghalensis
Crab-plovers
739. Crab Plover, Dromas ardeola
Thick-knees
740. Spotted Thick-knee, Burhinus capensis
741. Water Thick-knee, Burhinus vermiculatus
Plovers and Lapwings (continued)
742. Blacksmith Lapwing, Vanellus armatus
743. White-crowned Lapwing, Vanellus albiceps
Sandpipers and Allies (continued)
744. Ruff, Calidris pugnax
745. Broad-billed Sandpiper, Calidris falcinellus
746. Curlew Sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea
747. Little Stint, Calidris minuta
748. Temminck’s Stint, Calidris temminckii
749. Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus
Pratincoles and Coursers (continued)
750. Collared Pratincole, Glareola pratincola
751. Rock Pratincole, Glareola nuchalis
Skuas and Jaegers
752. Pomarine Jaeger, Stercorarius pomarinus
753. Parasitic Jaeger, Stercorarius parasiticus
754. Long-tailed Jaeger, Stercorarius longicaudus
Auks, Murres, and Puffins
755. Common Murre, Uria aalge
756. Razorbill, Alca torda
Sandgrouse
757. Namaqua Sandgrouse, Pterocles namaqua
758. Double-banded Sandgrouse, Pterocles bicinctus
Pigeons and Doves
759. Rock Pigeon, Columba livia
760. Speckled Pigeon, Columba guinea
761. African Olive Pigeon, Columba arquatrix
762. Lemon Dove, Columba larvata
763. Rameron Pigeon, Columba arquatrix
764. African Green Pigeon, Treron calvus
Sandgrouse (continued)
765. Black-faced Sandgrouse, Pterocles decoratus
766. Four-banded Sandgrouse, Pterocles quadricinctus
Turacos
767. Great Blue Turaco, Corythaeola cristata
768. Guinea Turaco, Tauraco persa
769. Schalow’s Turaco, Tauraco schalowi
770. Black-billed Turaco, Tauraco schuettii
771. White-crested Turaco, Tauraco leucolophus
Cuckoos
772. Senegal Coucal, Centropus senegalensis
773. Blue-headed Coucal, Centropus monachus
774. White-browed Coucal, Centropus superciliosus
775. Black Coucal, Centropus grillii
776. Pied Cuckoo, Clamator jacobinus
777. Klaas’s Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx klaas
778. Dideric Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx caprius
779. African Emerald Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx cupreus
780. Black Cuckoo, Cuculus clamosus
781. Common Cuckoo, Cuculus canorus
Barn Owls
782. Barn Owl, Tyto alba
Typical Owls
783. African Grass Owl, Tyto capensis
784. African Scops Owl, Otus senegalensis
785. Northern White-faced Owl, Ptilopsis leucotis
786. Grayish Eagle-Owl, Bubo cinerascens
787. Spotted Eagle-Owl, Bubo africanus
788. Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, Bubo lacteus
789. Pel’s Fishing Owl, Scotopelia peli
790. Pearl-spotted Owlet, Glaucidium perlatum
791. African Barred Owlet, Glaucidium capense
Nightjars and Allies
792. Pennant-winged Nightjar, Macrodipteryx vexillarius
793. Standard-winged Nightjar, Macrodipteryx longipennis
794. Freckled Nightjar, Caprimulgus tristigma
795. Fiery-necked Nightjar, Caprimulgus pectoralis
796. Swamp Nightjar, Caprimulgus natalensis
797. Square-tailed Nightjar, Caprimulgus fossii
798. Long-tailed Nightjar, Caprimulgus climacurus
Swifts
799. African Palm Swift, Cypsiurus parvus
800. Alpine Swift, Tachymarptis melba
801. Mottled Spinetail, Telacanthura ussheri
802. Common Swift, Apus apus
803. Little Swift, Apus affinis
804. White-rumped Swift, Apus caffer
Mousebirds
805. Speckled Mousebird, Colius striatus
806. Blue-naped Mousebird, Urocolius macrourus
807. Red-faced Mousebird, Urocolius indicus
Trogons
808. Narina Trogon, Apaloderma narina
Rollers
809. European Roller, Coracias garrulus
810. Abyssinian Roller, Coracias abyssinica
811. Lilac-breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus
812. Blue-bellied Roller, Coracias cyanogaster
Kingfishers
813. Half-collared Kingfisher, Alcedo semitorquata
814. Malachite Kingfisher, Corythornis cristatus
815. African Pygmy Kingfisher, Ispidina picta
816. Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, Halcyon badia
817. Gray-headed Kingfisher, Halcyon leucocephala
818. Woodland Kingfisher, Halcyon senegalensis
819. Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Halcyon malimbica
820. Striped Kingfisher, Halcyon chelicuti
821. Giant Kingfisher, Megaceryle maximus
822. Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis
Bee-eaters
823. Black-headed Bee-eater, Merops breweri
824. Blue-headed Bee-eater, Merops muelleri
825. Red-throated Bee-eater, Merops bulocki
826. Little Bee-eater, Merops pusillus
827. White-fronted Bee-eater, Merops bullockoides
828. Ethiopian Bee-eater, Merops lafresnayii
829. Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, Merops hirundineus
830. Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Merops persicus
831. European Bee-eater, Merops apiaster
Hornbills
832. Northern Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrorhynchus
833. Southern Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus rufirostris
834. Von der Decken’s Hornbill, Tockus deckeni
835. African Gray Hornbill, Tockus nasutus
836. Trumpeter Hornbill, Bycanistes bucinator
837. Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill, Bycanistes subcylindricus
838. Yellow-crested Hornbill, Tockus flavirostris
Ground Hornbills
839. Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus abyssinicus
840. Southern Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus leadbeateri
Rollers (continued)
841. Rufous-crowned Roller, Coracias naevia
Barbets
842. Gray-throated Barbet, Gymnobucco bonapartei
843. Speckled Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus scolopaceus
844. Western Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus coryphaea
845. Yellow-throated Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus subsulphureus
846. Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus bilineatus
847. Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus chrysoconus
848. Red-fronted Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus pusillus
849. Yellow-spotted Barbet, Buccanodon duchaillui
850. Hairy-breasted Barbet, Tricholaema hirsuta
851. Double-toothed Barbet, Lybius bidentatus
852. Black-billed Barbet, Lybius guifsobalito
853. Yellow-billed Barbet, Trachyphonus purpuratus
Honeyguides
854. Green-backed Honeyguide, Prodotiscus zambesiae
855. Brown-backed Honeyguide, Prodotiscus regulus
856. Lesser Honeyguide, Indicator minor
857. Greater Honeyguide, Indicator indicator
Woodpeckers
858. Nubian Woodpecker, Campethera nubica
859. Speckle-throated Woodpecker, Campethera scriptoricauda
860. Bennett’s Woodpecker, Campethera bennettii
861. Fine-spotted Woodpecker, Campethera punctuligera
862. Cardinal Woodpecker, Dendropicos fuscescens
863. Bearded Woodpecker, Dendropicos namaquus
864. African Gray Woodpecker, Dendropicos goertae
Falcons and Caracaras
865. Pygmy Falcon, Polihierax semitorquatus
866. African Hobby, Falco cuvierii
867. Lanner Falcon, Falco biarmicus
868. Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus
869. Red-necked Falcon, Falco chicquera
Parrots
870. Rose-ringed Parakeet, Psittacula krameri
871. Red-fronted Parrot, Poicephalus gulielmi
872. Meyer’s Parrot, Poicephalus meyeri
873. Brown-headed Parrot, Poicephalus cryptoxanthus
African and New World Parrots
874. Senegal Parrot, Poicephalus senegalus
Broadbills
875. African Broadbill, Smithornis capensis
Cuckooshrikes
876. Black Cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava
877. Petit’s Cuckooshrike, Campephaga petiti
878. Purple-throated Cuckooshrike, Campephaga quiscalina
Shrikes
879. Northern Fiscal, Lanius humeralis
880. Southern Fiscal, Lanius collaris
881. Magpie Shrike, Urolestes melanoleucus
882. Red-backed Shrike, Lanius collurio
883. Lesser Gray Shrike, Lanius minor
884. White-crowned Shrike, Eurocephalus anguitimens
Figbirds and Orioles
885. African Golden Oriole, Oriolus auratus
886. Green-headed Oriole, Oriolus chlorocephalus
887. Black-headed Oriole, Oriolus larvatus
Drongos
888. Fork-tailed Drongo, Dicrurus adsimilis
889. Square-tailed Drongo, Dicrurus ludwigii
Monarchs
890. African Paradise Flycatcher, Terpsiphone viridis
Crows and Jays
891. Pied Crow, Corvus albus
892. White-necked Raven, Corvus albicollis
Rockjumpers
893. Cape Rockjumper, Chaetops frenatus
Starlings
894. Violet-backed Starling, Cinnyricinclus leucogaster
895. Greater Blue-eared Starling, Lamprotornis chalybaeus
896. Lesser Blue-eared Starling, Lamprotornis chloropterus
897. Meves’s Starling, Lamprotornis mevesii
898. Splendid Starling, Lamprotornis splendidus
899. Rüppell’s Starling, Lamprotornis purpuroptera
900. Narrow-tailed Starling, Poeoptera lugubris
901. Yellow-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus africanus
Oxpeckers
902. Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus
Thrushes and Allies
903. African Thrush, Turdus pelios
904. Bare-eyed Thrush, Turdus tephronotus
905. White-tailed Ant Thrush, Neocossyphus poensis
906. White-bellied Robin-Chat, Cossyphicula roberti
Chats and Old World Flycatchers
907. African Dusky Flycatcher, Muscicapa adusta
908. Gray-headed Bushshrike, Malaconotus blanchoti
909. Brown-crowned Tchagra, Tchagra australis
910. Black-crowned Tchagra, Tchagra senegalus
Sunbirds
911. Collared Sunbird, Hedydipna collaris
912. Amethyst Sunbird, Chalcomitra amethystina
913. Scarlet-chested Sunbird, Chalcomitra senegalensis
914. Marico Sunbird, Cinnyris mariquensis
915. Olive-bellied Sunbird, Cinnyris chloropygius
916. Tiny Sunbird, Cinnyris minullus
917. Beautiful Sunbird, Cinnyris pulchellus
918. Variable Sunbird, Cinnyris venustus
919. Copper Sunbird, Cinnyris cupreus
Weavers and Allies
920. Red-headed Weaver, Anaplectes rubriceps
921. Red-billed Quelea, Quelea quelea
922. Yellow-crowned Bishop, Euplectes afer
923. Black-winged Bishop, Euplectes hordeaceus
924. Northern Red Bishop, Euplectes franciscanus
Old World Buntings
925. Brown-rumped Bunting, Emberiza affinis
926. Cinnamon-breasted Bunting, Emberiza tahapisi
927. Cabanis’s Bunting, Emberiza cabanisi
928. Golden-breasted Bunting, Emberiza flaviventris
End of Checklist
Total Species: 1088
