White-crested helmetshrike, Prionops plumatus, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa. Image by Derek Keats It is a gregarious bird and is found in small, active parties that are always on the move as they forage among the foliage or on the ground. They chatter noisily to one another as they move through their territory. They are one of the characteristic sounds … [Read more...] about White-crested helmetshrike, Prionops plumatus, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Golden-breasted bunting, Emberiza flaviventris, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa
Golden-breasted bunting, Emberiza flaviventris, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa Image by Derek Keats The golden-breasted bunting is not gregarious, and is normally seen alone, in pairs or small groups. It feeds on the ground on seeds, insects and spiders, animal prey being taken mostly when the birds have young. This species is generally resident, but there … [Read more...] about Golden-breasted bunting, Emberiza flaviventris, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa
Red-headed weaver, Anaplectes rubriceps, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa
Red-headed weaver, Anaplectes rubriceps, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa Image by Derek Keats binary comment This Gauteng South Africa image was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin - CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for Wordpress - a massive time and money saver. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel. … [Read more...] about Red-headed weaver, Anaplectes rubriceps, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa
Chinspot batis, Batis molitor, female, at Loodswaai, Gauteng, South Africa
Chinspot batis, Batis molitor, female, at Loodswaai, Gauteng, South Africa Image by Derek Keats This Gauteng South Africa image was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin - CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for Wordpress - a massive time and money saver. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel. … [Read more...] about Chinspot batis, Batis molitor, female, at Loodswaai, Gauteng, South Africa
Coqui francolin, Peliperdix coqui, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa.
Coqui francolin, Peliperdix coqui, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa. Image by Derek Keats This bird is mainly found in the southern half of Africa, where it is found in grasslands, steppes, savannas and dry scrubland, but also bright forest and grain fields. It is resident throughout its range. This Gauteng South Africa image was automatically curated … [Read more...] about Coqui francolin, Peliperdix coqui, at Loodswaai Game Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa.