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Halcyon capensis
Having walked all along the river to find one, we got back to the hotel to find another one waiting for us!
Open ground overlooking lake.
These birds were seen in 2002, nomenclature is as per Grimmett/Inskipp 1999 valid at that time. There is a large area known as Baga fields alongside the Baga river which has numerous salt pans and is (was) a paradise for all kinds of birds. Some parts have since been reclaimed for developement.
Spotted on Feb 19, 2002
Submitted on Feb 9, 2014
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The beak makes it look almost top heavy! Such variety is amazing.