Aloise Garvey

Aloise Garvey Naturalist by profession 🏞 Wildlife Photographer 📸 Bird expert 🦅 https://aloisegarvey.wordpress.com/

Abyssinian Thrush.They were formerly lumped together with the Olive Thrush as a single widespread species - recent taxon...
15/08/2026

Abyssinian Thrush.
They were formerly lumped together with the Olive Thrush as a single widespread species - recent taxonomic revisions split them based on distinct differences in vocalizations, plumage tones, and geographic isolation, with the Abyssinian Thrush now recognized as a separate highland specialist of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda's.

The White-browed Robin-Chat is the undisputed star of the dawn chorus. Their loud, persistent call interpreted as "Don't...
06/08/2026

The White-browed Robin-Chat is the undisputed star of the dawn chorus. Their loud, persistent call interpreted as "Don't you do it, Don't you do it," rings at first light and dusk, making them one of Africa's most recognizable and beloved voices.

Common FiscalThey are bold, conspicuous shrikes with striking black-and-white plumage that perch prominently on exposed ...
01/08/2026

Common Fiscal
They are bold, conspicuous shrikes with striking black-and-white plumage that perch prominently on exposed vantage points - sometimes nicknamed "Jackie Hangman" for their habit of impaling prey on thorns and barbed wire, creating gruesome larders of insects, lizards, and small birds for later consumption.

African Black-headed OrioleThey are stunning woodland birds with brilliant golden-yellow plumage and jet-black heads - d...
28/07/2026

African Black-headed Oriole
They are stunning woodland birds with brilliant golden-yellow plumage and jet-black heads - despite their vivid colors, they're surprisingly difficult to spot in the woodland and forest canopy, where their liquid, melodious whistling calls often betray their presence long before they're seen.

Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse are cryptically patterned birds of arid and semi-arid thornbush. They are named after a German...
28/07/2026

Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse are cryptically patterned birds of arid and semi-arid thornbush. They are named after a German naturalist — Martin Hinrich Lichtenstein.

Rüppell's StarlingThey have iridescent plumage that shifts from deep blue-purple to black depending on the light angle. ...
24/07/2026

Rüppell's Starling

They have iridescent plumage that shifts from deep blue-purple to black depending on the light angle.

Martial EagleThey're apex aerial predators that soar at great heights on thermal currents, scanning vast territories bel...
20/07/2026

Martial Eagle
They're apex aerial predators that soar at great heights on thermal currents, scanning vast territories below with eyesight powerful enough to spot prey from several kilometers away.

Bearded Woodpecker.They get their name from the distinctive black malar stripe that resembles a beard.
18/07/2026

Bearded Woodpecker.

They get their name from the distinctive black malar stripe that resembles a beard.

Common MynaThey are among the world's most successful birds, having colonized every continent except Antarctica. They ca...
14/07/2026

Common Myna
They are among the world's most successful birds, having colonized every continent except Antarctica. They can thrive in urban environments, aggressively outcompeting native species

Shoebills / Whale-headed Storks Pairs are uncommon to observe together since these solitary birds mainly tolerate each o...
12/07/2026

Shoebills / Whale-headed Storks
Pairs are uncommon to observe together since these solitary birds mainly tolerate each other's company during the nesting season.

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