Another year, another year list. I have to confess to an increasing ambivalence about year lists. On the whole I kind of enjoy the impetus to target a bird I’ve seen before once, don’t have much interest in, and probably wouldn’t look at otherwise. And there is always fun in seeing how many you can get in a year. But on a few occasions earlier this year I began to wonder if I was dismissing good birds cause I already had them this year, or barely registering birds beyond ticking them off. It may simply be that I got a little birded out earlier this year, something that may seem heretical but also something I am aware can happen to me. So I’ll keep going for now, and see how I feel in 9 months.
So, how was 2014?
Quite birdy. In fact it had the most birds of any year since I started doing these lists, and also came mighty close to breaking 500. 479 birds, including (around) 109 lifers is not a bad haul, for me at least. As seems to be the pattern every year I start strong, peter out, get a hit of Australian birds in the middle, then end strong. This bookmarking of the year is a product of the importance of the holiday season in the southern hemisphere – it’s the Christmas and summer break all in one go.
Africa, tell us more about that…
The trip was smeared across the new year, boosting both year counts by a lot. It also boosted South Africa to the country I’ve seen the most birds in and made it the first country I’ve seen more than 300 bird in. Last year I added one new country to my birding life list, Lesotho. I was barely there a few hours, but it added some important lifers including the African Black Duck, Lammergier, Mountain Pipit and Lanner Falcon. Similarly this year I went to Zimbabwe for the first time, adding the rather lovely Schalow’s Turaco.
A curious quirk of my year list this year is that it has a number of birds seen in a country I didn’t technically visit. You’ll see a number of references to Namibia, a country who’s border I birded along by boat. I even managed to add lifers, but strictly speaking I didn’t go there this year.
The rules (that I probably won’t enforce)
All my usual rules apply. I follow whichever taxonomy suits me (or whichever one I happen to read first), rather that picking one and sticking with it, although I typically follow the IOC one.
Since I’m the New Zealand beat writer I’ll be using their names for their species, but for clarity I will give other commonly used names if a species has them.
I am not overly prone to wondering if a species counts or not, and I do list species that I have heard but not seen (but I will indicate these heard records as such). I’m a terrible birder and may be wrong about identification. If you spot these mistakes feel free to point them out under the condition that I may not care a great deal. I list mammals as well, at the end, where I have been able to identify them.
Species are listed by family according to the order eBird spits them out to me in. Lifers are in bold and red, and I may annotate with additional comments as the mood takes me. This year I think I’ll use some photos too to make the list more for the two or three people that read it.
And the mammals?
The mammals are still at the bottom.
The Birds
Year bird list: 580
Lifers: 96
Struthionidae (Ostriches)
Ostritch (Struthio camelus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
ANATIDAE (DUCKS)
White-faced Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna viduata); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Greylag Goose (Anser anser); Cheshire, UK, 17 December
Brent Goose, or Black Brant (Branta bernicla); Wirral, UK, 20 December
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis); Cheshire, UK, 17 December
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor); Frankfurt, Germany, 12 December
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus); Wellington, New Zealand, 4 May
Knob-billed Duck, or Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Egyptian Goose
South African Shelduck (Tadorna cana); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna); Shropshire, United Kingdom, 29 December
Spur-winged Goose (Plectropterus gambensis); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
African Pygmy-goose (Nettapus auritus); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 1 January
Spur-winged Goose (Plectropterus gambensis); Underberg, South Africa, 15 December
Maned Duck, or Australian Wood Duck, (Chenonetta jubata); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Gadwall, (Anas strepera); London, UK, 31 December
Eurasian Widgeon (Anas penelope); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 27 December
Yellow-billed Duck (Anas undulata); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata); Wirral, United Kingdom, 27 December
Red-billed Duck (Anas erythrorhyncha); Imfolozi GR, South Africa, 3 February
Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Cape Teal (Anas capensis); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Grey Teal (Anas gracilis); Warriewood Wetlands, NSW, 28 July
Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea); Royal NP, NSW 25 July
Brown Teal (Anas chlorotis); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
Southern Pochard (Netta erythrophthalma); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Common Pochard (Aythya ferina); Heidleberg, Germany, 12 December
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 27 December
New Zealand Scaup (Aythya novaeseelandiae); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
Maccoa Duck (Oxyura maccoa); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
MEGAPODIIDAE (MEGAPODES)
Australian Brush-Turkey (Alectura lathami); Sydney, NSW, 26 July
Numididae (Guineafowl)
Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Crested Guineafowl, (Guttera pucherani); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
PHASIANIDAE (PHEASANTS AND ALLIES)
Crested Francolin (Dendroperdix sephaena); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
Red-billed Spurfowl, or Red-billed Francolin (Pternistis adspersus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Natal Francolin (Pternistis natalensis); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Swainson’s Spurfowl, or Swainson’s Francolin (Pternistis swainsonii); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 31 January
Red Junglefowl, (Gallus gallus); Pasir Ris, Singapore, 26 February
Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 13 December
Gaviidae (Loons and divers)
Common Loon, or Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer); Wirral, United Kingdom, 16 December
ODICIPEDIDAE (GREBES)
Little Grebe, or Dabchick (Tachybaptus ruficollis); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novahollandiae); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus); Shropshire, United Kingdom, 29 December
Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
PROCELLARIIDAE (PROCELLARIIDS)
Fairy Prion (Pachyptila turtur); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia) Wellington, New Zealand, 5 November
Ciconiidae (Storks)
African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Wooly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus); Kasane, Botswana, 4 January
Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea); Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore, 27 December
Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
PHALACROCORACIDAE (CORMORANTS AND SHAGS)
Little Black Cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
White-breasted Cormorant (Phalacrocorax lucidus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Great Cormorant, or Black Shag, (Phalacrocorax carbo); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Spotted Shag (Stictocarbo punctatus); Wellington, New Zealand, 13 March
European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis); Wirral, United Kingdom, 16 December
Australian Pied Cormorant or Pied Shag (Phalacrocorax varius); Wellington, New Zealand, 7 March
Little Pied Cormorant (Phalocrocorax melanoleucos); Wellington, New Zealand, 17 March
Long-tailed Cormorant, or Reed Cormorant (Microcarbo africanus); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 2 January
ANHINGIDAE (DARTERS)
African Darter (Anhinga rufa); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 2 January
Australasian Darter (Anhinga novahollandiae), Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
PELECANIDAE (PELICANS)
Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 30 January
Scopidae (Hamerkops)
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 1 January
ARDEIDAE (HERONS)
Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Von Schrenck’s bittern (Ixobrychus eurhythmus); Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore, 27 December
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea); Chobe River, Botswana, 2 January
Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Great Egret or White Heron, (Ardea alba); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Black Egret (Egretta ardesiaca); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Striated Heron, or Green Heron, (Butorides striatus); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 2 December
Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
THERSKIORNITHIDAE (SPOONBILLS AND IBISES)
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Australian Ibis, or Sacred Ibis, (Threskiornis molucca); Sydney, NSW,25 July
Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis); Canberra, ACT, 29 July
Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Hadeda Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
African Spoonbill (Platalea alba); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Sagittariidae (Secretarybird)
Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius); Imfolozi GR, South Africa, 3 February
PANDIONIDAE (OSPREY)
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 3 February
ACCIPITRIDAE (HAWKS, EAGLES AND ALLIES)
Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 10 January
Gymnogene, or African Harrier-hawk (Polyboroides typus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Palm-nut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis); Tembe Elephant, South Africa, 17 January
African Cuckoo-hawk (Aviceda cuculoides); Tembe Elephant, South Africa, 14 January
White-headed Vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 24 January
Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotos); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 20 January
Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus); Botswana/Zimbabwe Border, Zimbabwe, 3 January
Black-breasted Snake-eagle (Circaetus pectoralis); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 17 January
Brown Snake Eagle (Circaetus cinereus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 17 January
Long-crested Eagle (Lophaetus occipitalis); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 8 January
Wahlberg’s Eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi); Imfolozi GR, South Park, 7 February
Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 20 January
Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax); Canberra, ACT, 29 July
African Hawk-eagle (Aquila spilogaster); Madikwe, South Africa, 19 February
Lizard Buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 8 January
Dark Chanting-goshawk (Melierax metabates); Chobe NP, Botswana, 4 January
Pale Chanting-goshawk (Melierax canorus); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Gabar Goshawk (Micronisus gabar); Kasane Airport, Botswana, 4 January
African Marsh Harrier (Circus ranivorus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
Swamp Harrier, or Australasian Harrier (Circus approximans); Hamilton Airport, New Zealand, 4 July
Little Sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 18 December
Black Goshawk (Accipiter melanoleucus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 1 February
Yellow-billed Kite (Milvus aegyptius); Natal, South Africa, 15 December
Black Kite (Milvus migrans); Imfolozi GR, South Africa, 3 February
Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Grey-headed Fish Eagle (Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Common Buzzard, or Steppe Buzzard (Buteo buteo); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 6 January
Jackal Buzzard (Buteo rufofuscus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Otididae (Bustards)
Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
White-bellied Bustard (Eupodotis senegalensis); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Blue Bustard (Eupodotis caerulescens); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
Black-bellied Bustard (Lissotis melanogaster); Tembe Elephant Park, 7 January
RALLIDAE (RAILS)
White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 10 January
Purple Swamphen, or Pukeko, (Porphyrio porphyrio); Hutt Valley, New Zealand, 13 March
Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus); Zululand, South Africa, 2 February
Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Gruidae (Cranes)
Grey-crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum);Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Burhinidae (Thick-knees)
Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis); Zimanga GR, South Africa, 5 January
RECURVIROSTRIDAE (STILTS AND AVOCETS)
Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus); Mkuze, South Africa, 19 December
Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus); Wirral, United Kingdom, 20 December
CHARADRIIDAE (PLOVERS)
Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola); St Lucia, South Africa, 28 January
European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria); Wirral, United Kingdom, 20 December
Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 13 December
Long-toed Plover (Vanellus crassirostris); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Blacksmith Plover, or Blacksmith Lapwing (Vanellus armatus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
White-crowned Lapwing (Vanellus albiceps); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Senegal Lapwing (Vanellus lugubris); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 30 January
Crowned Plover, or Crowned Lapwing (Vanellus coronatus); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Masked Lapwing, or Spur-winged Plover, (Vanellus miles); Hutt Valley, New Zealand, 14 March
Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula); Wirral, United Kingdom, 20 December
Three-banded Plover (Charadrius tricollaris); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 10 January
White-fronted Plover (Charadrius marginatus): Sodwana Bay, South Africa, 11 January
Jacanidae (Jacanas)
African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
SCOLOPACIDAE (SANDPIPERS)
Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Common Redshank (Tringa totanus); Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore, 27 December
Whimbrel (Numenis phaeopus); St Lucia, South Africa, 28 January
Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata); Wirral, United Kingdom, 20 December
Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 27 December
Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres); Wirral, United Kingdom, 20 December
Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea); St Lucia, South Africa, 28 January
Little Stint (Calidris minuta); St Lucia, South Africa, 28 December
Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Glareolidae (Coursers and pratincoles)
Bronze-winged Coursers (Rhinoptilus chalcopterus); Mkuze, South Africa, 22 December
LARIDAE (GULLS AND TERNS)
Red-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus scopulinus); Wellington, New Zealand, 2 March
Silver Gull (Chroicocephalus novahollandiae); Sydney, NSW, 3 August
Grey-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus); St Lucia, South Africa, 28 January
Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus); Frankfurt, Germany, 11 December
Common Gull or Mew Gull, (Larus canus); Wirral, United Kingdom, 20 December
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus); Wirral, United Kingdom, 16 December
Greater Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus); Wirral, United Kingdom, 20 December
Kelp Gull, or Southern Black-backed Gull, (Larus dominicanus), St Lucia, South Africa, 27 January
Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia); St Lucia, South Africa, 28 January
Black Tern (Chlidonias niger); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
White-fronted Tern (Sterna striata); Wellington, New Zealand, 2 March
Great Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii); Sydney, NSW, 25 July
Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis); St Lucia, South Africa, 28 January
Pteroclididae (Sandgrouse)
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Double-banded Sandgrouse (Pterocles bicinctus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 4 January
COLUMBIDAE (PIGEONS)
Rock Dove, or Feral Pigeon, (Columba livia); Johannesburg Airport, South Africa, 4 January
African Rock Pigeon, or Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea); Johannesburg Airport, South Africa, 17 February
Stock Dove (Columba oenas); Wirral, United Kingdom, 27 December
Common Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus);; Frankfurt, Germany, 11 December
Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 15 December
Mourning Collared Dove (Streptopelia decipiens); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Red-eyed Dove (Streptopelia semitorquata); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Cape Turtle Dove (Streptopelia capicola); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 2 January
Red Collared Dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Spotted Dove, or Spotted Turtle-dove, (Streptopelia chinensis); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Emerald-spotted Wood-dove (Turtur chalcospilos); Chobe NP, Botswana, 4 January
Tambourine Dove (Turtur tympanistria); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 12 January
Namaqua Dove (Oena capensis); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera); Canberra, ACT, 29 July
Crested Pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata); Paser Ris, Singapore, 26 February
Pink-necked Green Pigeon (Treron vernans); Paser Ris, Singapore, 26 February
African Green Pigeon (Treron calvus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 20 January
New Zealand Pigeon or Kereru (Hemiphaga novaseellandiae); Wellington, NZ, 7 March
Musophagidae (Turacos)
Livingstone’s Turaco (Tauraco livingstonii); St Lucia, South Africa, 27 January
Schalow’s Turaco (Tauraco schalowi); Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 3 January
Purple-crested Turaco (Tauraco porphyreolophus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
Grey Go-away-bird, or Grey Lourie (Corythaixoides concolor); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
CUCULIDAE (CUCKOOS)
Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus); Kasane NP, Botswana, 1 January
Red-chested Cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 10 January
Black Cuckoo (Cuculus clamosus): Heard in Imfolozi, South Africa, 3 February
African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis); Imfolozi, South Africa, 12 February
Bronze Shining-cuckoo (Chrysococcyx lucidus); HeardWellington, New Zealand, 3 October
Klaas’s Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx klaas); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 15 January
Diderik Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius); Underberg, South Africa, 16 December
Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Senegal Cuckoo (Centropus senegalensis); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Burchell’s Cocual (Centropus burchelli); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
STRIGIDAE (OWLS)
Spotted Eagle-owl (Bubo africanus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 14 January
Verreaux’s Eagle-owl, or Giant Eagle-owl (Bubo lacteus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 16 January
Buffy Fish-owl (Bubo ketupu); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Pearl-spotted Owlet (Glaucidium perlatum); Heard in Madikwe, South Africa, 19 February
Spotted Wood-owl (Strix seloputo); Paser Ris, Singapore, 26 February
Tawny Owl (Strix aluco); heard Cheshire, United Kingdom, 20 December
Morepork, or Southern Boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae); Heard Wellington, New Zealand, 13 January
Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
Firey-necked Nightjar (Caprimulgus pectoralis); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 17 January
Square-tailed Nightjar, or Mozambique Nightjar (Caprimulgus fossii); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 31 January
APODIDAE (SWIFTS)
Little Swift (Apus affinis); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 8 January
White-rumped Swift (Apus caffer); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 22 January
African Palm Swift (Cypsiurus parvus); Kasane, Botswana, 3 January
Colliidae (Mousebirds)
Speckled Mousebird (Colius striatus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 20 January
Red-faced Mousebird (Urocolius indicus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
ALCEDINIDAE (KINGFISHERS)
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Azure Kingfisher (Alcedo azurea); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata); Chobe River, Botswana, 2 January
African Pygmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaguineae); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis); Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore, 27 December
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Woodland Kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis); Chobe River, Botswana, 4 January
Mangrove Kingfisher (Halcyon senegaloides); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 15 January
Striped Kingfisher (Halcyon chelicuti); Imfolozi GR, South Africa, 6 February,
Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Sacred Kingfisher(Todiramphus sanctus); Wellington, New Zealand, 19 April
Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima); St Lucia, South Africa, 26 January
Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
MEROPIDAE (BEE-EATERS)
Little Bee-eater (Merops pusillus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater (Merops persicus), Caprivi, Namibia, 2 January
Blue-throated Bee-eater (Merops viridis); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 8 January
Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
CORACIIDAE (ROLLERS)
European Roller (Coracias garrulus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 14 January
Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus); Zambezi NP, Zimbabwe, 3 January
Purple Roller(Coracias naevius); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Broad-billed Roller, or Cinnamon Roller (Eurystomus glaucurus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 4 January
Upupidae (Hoopoes)
Hoopoe (Upupa epops); Chobe NP, Botswana, 4 January
Phoeniculidae (Woodhoopoes)
Green Woodhoopoe (Phoeniculus purpureus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 4 January
Common Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus cyanomelas); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 20 January
Bucerotidae (Hornbills)
Southern Ground-hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri); Zambezi NP, Zimbabwe, 3 January
Southern Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus rufirostris); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 20 January
Crowned Hornbill (Lophoceros alboterminatus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 6 January
African Grey Hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January (First bird of the year!)
Capitonidae (Barbets)
Crested Barbet (Trachyphonus vaillantii); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 20 January
White-eared Barbet (Stactolaema leucotis); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 30 January
Red-fronted Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus pusillus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 11 January
Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus bilineatus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 30 January
Black-collared Barbet (Lybius torquatus); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Indicatoridae (Honeyguides)
Lesser Honeyguide (Indicator minor); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 25 January
Greater Honeyguide (Indicator indicator); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 20 January
PICIDAE (WOODPECKERS)
Golden-tailed Woodpecker (Campethera abingoni); Kasane, Botswana, 2 January
Ground Woodpecker (Geocolaptes olivaceus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 21 January
Bearded Woodpecker (Dendropicos namaquus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 21 January
Greater Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 13 December
Banded Woodpecker (Picus miniaceus); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Common Flameback (Dinopium javanense); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
FALCONIDAE (FALCONS)
Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus); Heidleberg, Germany, 12 December
Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 29 January
Sooty Falcon (Falco concolor); Imfolozi GR, South Africa, 3 February
New Zealand Falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae); Wellington, New Zealand, 31 May
Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 8 January
STRIGOPIDAE (NEW ZEALAND PARROTS)
New Zealand Kaka (Nestor meridionalis) Wellington, New Zealand,28 February
CACATUIDAE (COCKATOOS)
Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
Little Corella (Cacatua sanguinea); Royal NP, NSW 1 August
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
PSITTACIDAE (TYPICAL PARROTS)
Australian King Parrot (Alisterus scapularis); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius); Wellington, New Zealand, 30 May
Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot (Loriculus galgulus); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Menuridae (Lyrebirds)
Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
PTILONORHYNCHIDAE (BOWERBIRDS)
Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Climacteridae (Australian Treecreepers)
White-throated Treecreeper (Cormobates leucophaea); Canberra, ACT, 29 July
MALURIDAE (FAIRY-WRENS, EMU-WRENS AND GRASSWRENS)
Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus); Canberra, ACT, 31 July
Variegated Fairy-wren (Malurus lamberti); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
MELIPHAGIDAE (HONEYEATERS)
Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris); Sydney, NSW, 25 July
Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae); Wellington, New Zealand, 1 March
New Zealand Bellbird (Anthornis melanura); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
Lewin’s Honeyeater (Meliphaga lewinii); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Yellow-faced Honeyeater (Lichenostomus chrysops); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Red Wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Little Wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera); Sydney, NSW, 26 July
White-plumed Honeyeater (Lichenostomus penicillatus); Canberra, ACT, 31 July
New Holland Honeyeater (Phylidonyris novahollandiae); Royal NP, NSW, 1 August
White-napped Honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus); Canberra, ACT, 31 July
PARDALOTIDAE (PARDALOTES)
Spotted Pardalote (Pardalotus punctatus); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
ACANTHIZIDAE (AUSTRALASIAN WARBLERS)
White-browed Scrubwren (Sericornis frontalis); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
Speckled Warbler (Pyrrholaemus sagittatus); Canberra, ACT, 31 July
Buff-rumped Thornbill (Acanthiza reguloides); Canberra, ACT, 31 July
Brown Thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Yellow-rumped Thornbill (Acanthiza chrysorrhoa); Canberra, ACT, 31 July
Yellow Thornbill (Acanthiza nana); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
Brown Gerygone (Gerygone mouki); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
Grey Warbler (Gerygone igata); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
Mohouidae (MOHOUAS)
Whitehead (Mohoua albicilla); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
CALLAEIDAE (NEW ZEALAND WATTLEBIRDS)
North Island Saddleback (Philesturnus rufusater); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
NOTIOMYSTIDAE (STITCHBIRD)
Stichbird (Notiomystis cincta); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
CINCLOSOMATIDAE (WHIPBIRDS, THRUSH-QUAILS AND TENTATIVE ALLIES)
Eastern Whipbird (Psophodes olivaceus); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Platysteiridae (Batises and wattle-eyes)
Woodward’s Batis (Batis fratrum); St Lucia, South Africa, 28 January
Chinspot Batis (Batis molitor); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 14 January
Vangidae (Vangas and allies)
White-crested Helmetshrike (Prionops plumatus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 20 January
Retz’s Helmetshrike (Prionops retzii); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 15 January
Malaconotidae (Bushshrikes)
Brubru (Nilaus afer); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 21 January
Black-backed Puffback (Dryoscopus cubla); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Black-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra senegala); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 9 January
Tropical Boubou (Laniarius aethiopicus); Chobe NP, Botsana, 1 January
Southern Boubou (Laniarius ferrugineus); Heard Mkuze GR, South Africa, 22 January
Crimson-breasted Shrike, or Crimson-breasted Gonolek (Laniarius atrococcineus); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Bokmakierie (Telophorus zeylonus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
Orange-breasted Bushshrike (Telophorus sulfureopectus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 23 January
Gorgeous Bushshrike (Telophorus viridis); Heard in Mkuze GR, South Africa, 22 January
Grey-headed Bushshrike (Malaconotus blanchoti); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
ARTAMIDAE (WOODSWALLOWS, CURRAWONGS AND BUTCHERBIRDS)
Australasian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen), Wellington, New Zealand, 31 March
Pied Currawong (Sterpera graculina); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
CAMPEPHAGIDAE (CUCKOO-SHRIKES)
Black Cuckooshrike (Campephaga flava); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 21 January
Pied Triller (Lalage nigra); Paser Ris, Singapore, 26 February
Black-winged Cuckooshrike (Coracina melaschistos); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
LANIIDAE (SHRIKES)
Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio); Chobe NP, Botswana, 4 January
Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Lesser Grey Shrike (Lanius minor); Imfolozi GR, South Africa, 4 February
Southern Fiscal (Lanius collaris), Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 9 January
Magpie Shrike (Urolestes melanoleucus); Madikwe, South Africa, 20 February
ORIOLIDAE (ORIOLES)
African Golden Oriole (Oriolus auratus); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 125 February
Black-headed Oriole (Oriolus larvatus): Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
Australian Figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti); Sydney, NSW, 1 August
DICRURIDAE (DRONGOS)
Square-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus ludwigii); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 21 January
Fork-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
RHIPIDURIDAE (FANTAILS)
Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys); Canberra, ACT, 29 July
Grey Fantail (Rhipidura albiscapa); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
New Zealand Fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa); Wellington, New Zealand, 8 March
MONARCHIDAE (MONARCH-FLYCATCHERS)
African Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Magpie-lark (Grallina cyanleuca); Sydney, NSW, 28 July
CORVIDAE (CROWS)
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 14 December
Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica); Heidelberg, Germany, 12 December
House Crow (Corvus splendens); Central Singapore, Singapore, 26 February
Cape Crow (Corvus capensis); Rd to Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Rook (Corvus frugilegus); Shropshire, United Kingdom, 18 December
Carrion Crow (Corvus corone); Frankfurt, Germany, 11 December
Australian Raven (Corvus coronoides); Royal NP, NSW, 5 July
Pied Crow (Corvus albus); Kasane, Botswana, 3 January
Common Raven (Corvus corax); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 24 December
Corcoracidae (Mud-nesters)
White-winged Chough (Corcorax melanorhamphos); Canberra, ACT, 29 July
PETROICIDAE (AUSTRALASIAN ROBINS)
Scarlet Robin (Petroica boodang); Canberra, ACT, 31 July
Rose Robin (Petroica rosea); Canberra, ACT, 31 July
Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis); Royal NP, NSW, 2 August
Nicatoridae (Nicators)
Eastern Nicator (Nicator gularis); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 30 January
Alaudidae (Larks)
Rufous-napped Lark (Mirafra africana); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 8 January
Flappet Lark (Mirafra rufocinnamomea); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 23 January
Rudd’s Lark (Heteromirafra ruddi); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Sabota Lark (Calendulauda sabota); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 29 January
Spike-healed Lark (Chersomanes albofasciata); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Chestnut-backed Sparrow-lark (Eremopterix leucotis); Madikwe, South Africa, 19 February
Red-capped Lark (Calandrella cinerea); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Botha’s Lark (Spizocorys fringillaris); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
HIRUNDINIDAE (SWALLOWS)
Sand Martin (Riparia riparia); Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 3 January
Banded Martin (Riparia cincta); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Rock Martin (Ptyonoprogne fuligula); Johannesburg Airport, South Africa, 24 G+February
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
White-throated Swallow (Hirundo albigularis); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii); Chobe River, Botswana, 2 January
Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) ; Wellington, New Zealand, 15 April
Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Greater Striped Swallow (Cecropis cucullata); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Lesser Striped Swallow (Cecropis abyssinica); Zimanga GR, South Africa, 5 January
Red-breasted Swallow (Cecropis semirufa); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 25 January
South African Cliff-swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Common House Martin (Delichon urbicum); Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 3 January
Black Sawwing (Psalidoprocne pristoptera); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 22 January
Paridae (Tits)
Coal Tit (Periparus ater); Cheshire, United Kingdom,14 December
Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus);Heidelberg, Germany, 12 December
Great Tit (Parus major); Heidelberg, Germany, 12 December
Japanese Tit (Parus minor); Hong Kong, 10 December
Southern Black Tit (Parus niger); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 9 January
Aegithalidae (Long-tailed tits)
Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 15 December
Sittidae (Nuthatches)
Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 13 December
Troglodytidae (Wrens)
Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 14 December
PYCNONOTIDAE (BULBULS)
Sombre Greenbul (Andropadus importunus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 22 January
Yellow-bellied Greenbul (Chlorocichla flaviventris); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Terrestrial Brownbul (Phyllastrephus terrestris); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 6 January
Yellow-streaked Greenbul (Phyllastrephus flavostriatus); St Lucia, South Africa, 28 January
Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
Chinese Bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
Dark-capped Bulbul or Common Bulbul (Pycnonotus barbatus); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Red-eyed Bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Olive-winged Bulbul (Pycnonotus plumosus); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Chestnut Bulbul (Hemixos castanonotus); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
Regulidae (Kinglets)
Goldcrest (Regulus regulus); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 17 December
Macrosphenidae (African warblers)
Long-billed Crombec (Sylvietta rufescens); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Cape Grassbird (Sphenoeacus afer); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
PHYLLOSCOPIDAE (LEAF WARBLERS)
Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus); Kasane, Botswana, 10 December
Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 8 January
Arctic Warbler (Phylloscopus borealis); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Acrocephalidae (Reed warblers)
African Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus baeticatus); Caprivi Strip, Botswana, 2 January
CISTICOLIDAE (CISTICOLAS AND ALLIES)
Yellow-breasted Apalis (Apalis flavida); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 8 January
Rudd’s Apalis (Apalis ruddi); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 30 January
Green-backed Camaroptera (Camaroptera brachyura); Tembe Elephant Park, 11 January
Grey-backed Camaroptera (Camaroptera brevicaudata); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Rattling Cisticola (Cisticola chiniana); Tembe Elephant Park, 16 January
Wailing Cisticola (Cisticola lais); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis): Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Levailliant’s Cisticola (Cisticola tinniens); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
Wing-snapping Cisticola (Cisticola ayresii); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong,10 December
Dark-necked Tailorbird (Orthotomus atrogularis); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Ashy Tailorbird (Orthotomus ruficeps); Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore, 27 December
Tawny-flanked Prinia (Prinia subflava); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Sylviidae (Sylviid babblers)
Chestnut-vented Tit-babbler (Sylvia subcaerulea); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Bush Blackcap (Lioptilus nigricapillus); Heard in Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
ZOSTEROPIDAE (WHITE-EYES, YUHNIAS AND ALLIES)
Oriental White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus); Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore, 27 December
Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis); Wellington, New Zealand, 22 March
Leiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes)
Hartlaub’s Babbler (Turdoides hartlaubii); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 2 January
Southern Pied Babbler (Turdoides bicolor); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Arrow-marked Babbler (Turdoides jardineii); Kasane, South Africa, 1 January
Masked Laughingthrush (Garrulax perspicillatus); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
Silver-eared Mesia (Leiothrix argentauris); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
MUSCICAPIDAE (OLD WORLD FLYCATCHERS AND CHATS)
Southern Black Flycatcher (Melaenornis pammelaina); Mkuze, South Africa, 19 January
Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 21 January
Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Ashy Flycatcher (Muscicapa caerulescens); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 15 January
Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Cape Robin-chat (Cossypha caffra); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
White-throated Robin-chat (Cossypha humeralis); Imfolozi GR, South Africa, 3 February
White-browed Robin-chat (Cossypha heuglini); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Red-capped Robin-chat, or Natal Robin (Cossypha natalensis); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 12 January
Collared Palm-thrush (Cichladusa arquata); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 13 December
Daurian Redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
Sentinel Rock Thrush (Monticola explorator); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola); Wirral, United Kingdom, 27 December
Stejneger’s Stonechat (Saxicola stejnegeri); Hong Kong, 10 December
African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 2 January
Buff-streaked Bushchat (Campicoloides bifasciatus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
Southern Anteater-chat (Myrmecocichla formicivora); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Mocking Cliff-chat (Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris); Imfolozi GR, South Africa, 5 February
Familiar Chat (Cercomela familiaris); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Mountain Wheatear (Oenanthe monticola); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
TURDIDAE (THRUSHES)
Bassian Thrush (Zoothera lunulata); Royal NP, NSW, 25 July
Kurrichane Thrush (Turdus libonyana); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 23 January
Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula); Wellington, New Zealand, 28 February
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 14 December
Redwing (Turdus iliacus); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 13 December
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos); Wellington, New Zealand, 29 August
Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 14 December
STURNIDAE (STARLINGS)
Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis); Johannesburg Airport, South Africa, 4 January
Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus); Hong Kong Airport, Hong Kong, 10 December
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris); Wellington, New Zealand, 1 March
Wattled Starling (Creatophora cinerea); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Cape Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis nitens); Mkuze, South Africa, 19 February
Greater Blue-eared Starling (Lamprotornis chalybaeus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Burchell’s Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis australis); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Black-bellied Starling (Lamprotornis corruscus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 23 January
Plum-coloued Starling (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster); Chobe NP, South Africa, 1 January
African Pied Starling (Spreo bicolor); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Red-winged Starling (Onychognathus morio); Imfolozi GR, South Africa, 2 February
Buphagidae (Oxpeckers)
Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
Yellow-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus africanus); Chobe NP, Botswana, 2 January
DICAEIDAE (FLOWERPECKERS)
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
NECTARINIDAE (SUNBIRDS)
Collared Sunbird (Hedydipna collaris); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Grey Sunbird (Cyanomitra veroxii); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 6 January
Amethyst Sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina); Kasane, Botswana, 3 January
Malachite Sunbird (Nectarinia famosa); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
Marico Sunbird (Cinnyris mariquensis); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Purple-banded Sunbird (Cinnyris bifasciatus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 9 January
White-breasted Sunbird (Cinnyris talatala); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 9 January
Olive-backed Sunbird (Nectarinia jugularis); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Fork-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga christinae); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
PRUNELLIDAE (ACCENTORS)
Dunnock (Prunella modularis); Wellington, New Zealand, 19 March
MOTACILLIDAE (WAGTAILS AND PIPITS)
Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava); Zimbabwe/Botswana Border, Zimbabwe, 3 January
Eastern Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla tschutschensis); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Cape Wagtail (Motacilla capensis); Johannesburg Airport, South Africa, 4 January
Pied Wagtail (Moticilla alba); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
African Pipit (Anthus cinnamomeus); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 23 January
Striped Pipit (Anthus lineiventris); Imfolozi GR, South Africa, 11 February
African Rock Pipit (Anthus crenatus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February
Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
Yellow-breasted Pipit (Anthus chloris); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Cape Longclaw (Macronyx capensis); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Yellow Longclaw (Macronyx croceus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 9 January
Emberizidae (Buntings)
Cinnamon-breasted Bunting (Emberiza tahapisi); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Golden-breasted Bunting (Emberiza flaviventris); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 8 January
FRINGILLIDAE (FINCHES)
Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs); Wellington, New Zealand, 21 March
Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 15 December
Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 13 December
European Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 25 December
Lesser Redpoll (Carduelis flammea); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 18 December
European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis); Wellington, New Zealand, 5 March
European Siskin (Spinus spinus); Cheshire, United Kingdom, 25 December
Cape Canary (Serinus canicollis); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Yellow-fronted Canary (Serinus mozambicus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
Black-throated Canary (Serinus atrogularis); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Lemon-breasted Canary (Serinus citrinipectus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 16 January
PASSERIDAE (SPARROWS)
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus); St Lucia, South Africa, 28 January
Great Sparrow (Passer motitensis); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Southern Grey-headed Sparrow (Passer diffusus); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus); Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore, 25 February
Yellow-throated Petronia (Petronia superciliaris); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 25 January
Ploceidae (Weavers)
Red-billed Buffalo-weaver (Bubalornis niger); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
White-browed Sparrow-weaver (Plocepasser mahali); Madikwe, South Africa, 19 February
Spectacled Weaver (Ploceus ocularis); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Yellow Weaver (Ploceus subaureus); St Lucia, South Africa, 26 January
Southern Brown-throated Weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Lesser Masked Weaver (Ploceus intermedius); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Village Weaver (Ploceus cucullatus); Mkuze, South Africa, 19 January
Dark-backed Weaver (Ploceus bicolor); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 16 January
Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea); Kasane Airport, Botswana, January
Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix); Mkuze, South Africa, 19 January
Yellow Bishop, or Yellow-rumped Widowbird (Euplectes capensis); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Red-collared Widowbird (Euplectes ardens); Rd to Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 21 February
Fan-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes axillaris); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 2 January
Thick-billed Weaver, or Grosbeak Weaver (Amblyospiza albifrons); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
ESTRILDIDAE (ESTRILDID FINCHES)
Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 14 January
Black-faced Waxbill (Estrilda erythronotos); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Cordonbleu, or Blue Waxbill (Uraeginthus angolensis); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January
Violet-eared Waxbill (Uraeginthus granatinus); Madikwe, South Africa, 17 February
Pink Twinspot (Hypargos margaritatus); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 14 January
Green-winged Pytilia (Pytilia melba); Zululand, South Africa, 19 January
Red-billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 25 January
Jameson’s Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Red-headed Finch (Amadina erythrocephala); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
African Quailfinch (Ortygospiza fuscocrissa); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 22 February
Beautiful Firetail (Stagonopleura bella); Royal NP, NSW, 1 August
Red-browed Finch, or Red-browed Firetail (Neochmia temporalis); Royal NP, 25 July
Bronze Mannikin (Lonchura cucullata); Kasane, Botswana, 1 January
White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata); Long Valley, Hong Kong, 10 December
Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata); Ng Tung Chai, Hong Kong, 10 December
Viduidae (Whydahs and indigobirds)
Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura); Zimanga GR, South Africa, 5 January
Long-tailed Paradise-whydah (Vidua paradisaea
Shaft-tailed Whydah (Vidua regia); Madikwe, South Africa, 18 February
Village Indigobird (Vidua chalybeata); Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa, 7 January
Mammals
Bovidae (Antelopes)
Impala (Aepyceros melampus)
Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)
Blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi)
Common Tsessebe or (Damaliscus lunatus)
Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis)
Suni (Neotragus moschatus)
Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus)
African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer)
Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
Nyala (Nyala angasii)
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus)
Red Duiker (Cephalophus natalensis)
Common Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia)
Sable (Hippotragus niger)
Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)
Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus)
Red Lechwe (Kobus leche)
Puku (Kobus vardonii)
Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula)
Suidae (Oink-oinks)
Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)
Giraffidae (Giraffes and okapis)
Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
Equidae (Horses)
Plains Zebra (Equus quagga)
Rhinocerotidae (Rhinos)
Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)
White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)
Hyracoidea (Hyraxes and dassies)
Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis)
Macroscelididae (Sengis)
Four-toed Elephant-shrew (Petrodromus tetradactylus)
Proboscidea (Elephants)
Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Emballonuridae (Sac-winged bats)
Mauritian Tomb Bat (Taphozous mauritianus)
Felidae (Cats)
Lion (Panthera leo)
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
Viverridae (Civets)
African civet (Civettictis civetta)
Large-spotted Genet (Genetta tigrina)
Hyaenidae (Hyenas)
Brown Hyena (Hyaena brunnea)
Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
Herpestidae (Mongooses)
Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata)
Slender Mongoose (Galerella sanguinea)
White-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda)
Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo)
Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)
Canidae (Dogs)
Side-striped Jackal (Canis adustus)
Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas)
Painted Wolf, or African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus)
Mustelidae (Weasels and allies)
Zorilla, or Striped Polecat (Ictonyx striatus)
Nesomyidae (African mice)
Southern African Pouched Mouse (Saccostomus campestris)
Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Yellow-footed Squirrel (Paraxerus cepapi)
Red Bush Squirrel (Paraxerus cepapi)
Leporidae (Hares and rabbits)
Scrub Hare (Lepus saxatilis)
Good Luck and have FUN!! 🙂