[order] CICONIIFORMES | [family] Threskiornithidae | [latin] Threskiornis carunculata | [authority] Ruppell, 1837 | [UK] Wattled Ibis | [FR] Ibis caroncule | [DE] Klunkeribis | [ES] Ibis Carunculado | [NL] Lelibis Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Threskiornis is a genus of , wading birds of the family Threskiornithidae. They occur in the warmer parts of the […]
Category: Africa
Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis)
[order] CICONIIFORMES | [family] Ardeidae | [latin] Egretta gularis | [authority] Bosc, 1792 | [UK] Western Reef Heron | [FR] Aigrette Garzette | [DE] Kustenreiher | [ES] Garceta Comun | [NL] Westelijke Rifreiger Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Egretta is a genus of medium-sized herons, mostly breeding in warmer climates. Representatives of this family are found […]
White-backed Night Heron (Gorsachius leuconotus)
[order] CICONIIFORMES | [family] Ardeidae | [latin] Gorsachius leuconotus | [authority] Wagler, 1827 | [UK] White-backed Night Heron | [FR] Bihoreau a dos blanc | [DE] Weissrucken-Reiher | [ES] Martinete encapuchado | [NL] Witrugkwak Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Gorsachius is a genus of Old World night herons typically found near water in forested regions. These […]
Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex)
[order] CICONIIFORMES | [family] Balaenicipitidae | [latin] Balaeniceps rex | [authority] Gould, 1850 | [UK] Shoebill | [FR] Bec-en-sabot du Nil | [DE] Schuhschnabel | [ES] Picozapato | [NL] Schoenbekooievaar Subspecies Monotypic species Genus The Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex, also known as Whalehead, is a very large -like bird. It derives its name from its massive […]
Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula)
[order] CICONIIFORMES | [family] Ardeidae | [latin] Egretta vinaceigula | [authority] Sharpe, 1895 | [UK] Slaty Egret | [FR] Aigrette vineuse | [DE] Braunkehl-Reiher | [ES] Garceta gorgirroja | [NL] Sharpe’s Reiger Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Egretta vinaceigula AF sc Genus Egretta is a genus of medium-sized herons, mostly breeding in warmer climates. […]
Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus)
[order] CICONIIFORMES | [family] Threskiornithidae | [latin] Geronticus calvus | [authority] Boddaert, 1783 | [UK] Southern Bald Ibis | [FR] Bec-croise d’ecosse | [DE] Kahlkopfrapp | [ES] Ibis calvo | [NL] Heremietibis Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Threskiornis is a genus of , wading birds of the family Threskiornithidae. They occur in the warmer parts of […]
Spot-breasted Ibis (Bostrychia rara)
[order] CICONIIFORMES | [family] Threskiornithidae | [latin] Bostrychia rara | [authority] Rothschild,Hartert and Kleinschmidt, 1897 | [UK] Spot-breasted Ibis | [FR] Ibis vermicule | [DE] Fleckenbrust-Ibis | [ES] Ibis Moteado | [NL] Geschubde Ibis Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Bostrychia rara AF w, c Genus Bostrychia is a genus of ibises in the Threskiornithidae […]
Rufous-bellied Heron (Ardeola rufiventris)
[order] CICONIIFORMES | [family] Ardeidae | [latin] Ardeola rufiventris | [authority] Sundevall, 1851 | [UK] Rufous-bellied Heron | [FR] Heron a ventre roux | [DE] Rotbauch-Reiher | [ES] Garcilla Ventrirroja | [NL] Roodbuikreiger Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Ardeola is a genus of small herons, typically 40?50 cm long with 80?100 cm wingspan. Most breed in […]
Sao Tome Ibis (Threskiornis bocagei)
[order] CICONIIFORMES | [family] Threskiornithidae | [latin] Threskiornis bocagei | [authority] Chapin, 1923 | [UK] Sao Tome Ibis | [FR] Roselin de Roborowski | [DE] Zwergolivenibis | [ES] Bandurria Sao Tome | [NL] Sao Tome Ibis Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Bostrychia bocagei AF Sao Tome Genus Threskiornis is a genus of , wading […]
Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis)
[order] CICONIIFORMES | [family] Ciconiidae | [latin] Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis | [authority] Shaw, 1800 | [UK] Saddle-billed Stork | [FR] Jabiru du Senegal | [DE] Sattelstorch | [ES] Jabiru Africano | [NL] Zadelbekooievaar Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Tribe Leptoptilini comprising ?giant storks? basically constitutes two forms, genus Ephippiorhynchus and Jabiru in one group and genus Leptoptilos […]