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Bird checklist, Bird lists, Photos, video, sound recordings & data.
Number of species: 497 +1
Number of globally threatened species: 2
Date last reviewed: 2005-02-04
 
STRUTHIONIFORMES: Struthionidae
Ostrich Struthio camelus Avestruz Extirpated
 
ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae
White-faced Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna viduata Suirirí Cariblanco
Fulvous Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna bicolor Suirirí Bicolor
White-backed Duck Thalassornis leuconotus Pato Dorsiblanco Rare/Accidental
Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos Pato Crestudo
Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca Ganso del Nilo
Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis Ganso Espolonado
African Pygmy-goose Nettapus auritus Gansito Africano
Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata Cuchara Común
Northern Pintail Anas acuta Ánade Rabudo
Garganey Anas querquedula Cerceta Carretona
Green-winged Teal Anas crecca Cerceta común
Common Pochard Aythya ferina Porrón Europeo Rare/Accidental
Ferruginous Pochard Aythya nyroca Porrón Pardo Rare/Accidental Near-threatened
 
GALLIFORMES: Phasianidae
Coqui Francolin Francolinus coqui Francolín Coqui
White-throated Francolin Francolinus albogularis Francolín Gorgiblanco
Double-spurred Francolin Francolinus bicalcaratus Francolín Biespolado
Common Quail Coturnix coturnix Codorniz Común
Blue Quail Coturnix adansonii Codorniz Africana
Stone Partridge Ptilopachus petrosus Gallinita Roquera
Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris Pintada Común
 
PODICEPIDIFORMES: Podicipedidae
Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis Zampullín Común
 
PELECANIFORMES: Pelecanidae
Great_white_Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus Pelícano Común
 
PELECANIFORMES: Phalacrocoracidae
Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo Cormorán Grande Rare/Accidental
Long-tailed Cormorant Phalacrocorax africanus Cormorán Africano
 
PELECANIFORMES: Anhingidae
Darter Anhinga melanogaster Anhinga Común
 
CICONIIFORMES: Ardeidae
Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris Avetoro Común
Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus Avetorillo Común
Dwarf Bittern Ixobrychus sturmii Avetorillo Plomizo
Grey Heron Ardea cinerea Garza Real
Black-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala Garza Cabecinegra
Goliath Heron Ardea goliath Garza Goliat
Purple Heron Ardea purpurea Garza Imperial
Great Egret Ardea alba Garceta Grande
Intermediate Egret Egretta intermedia Garceta Intermedia
Little Egret Egretta garzetta Garceta Común
Western Reef-Heron Egretta gularis Garceta Dimorfa Rare/Accidental
Black Heron Egretta ardesiaca Garceta Azabache Rare/Accidental
Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Garcilla Bueyera
Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides Garcilla Cangrejera
Striated Heron Butorides striata Garcita Azulada
Black-crowned Night-Heron Nycticorax nycticorax Martinete Común
White-backed Night-Heron Gorsachius leuconotus Martinete Encapuchado
 
CICONIIFORMES: Threskiornithidae
Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus Morito Común
Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus Ibis Sagrado
Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash Ibis Hadada
Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia Espátula Común Rare/Accidental
African Spoonbill Platalea alba Espátula Africana
 
CICONIIFORMES: Scopidae
Hamerkop Scopus umbretta Avemartillo
 
CICONIIFORMES: Ciconiidae
African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus Picotenaza Africano
Black Stork Ciconia nigra Cigüeña Negra Rare/Accidental
Abdim's Stork Ciconia abdimii Cigüeña de Abdim
Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus Cigüeña Lanuda
White Stork Ciconia ciconia Cigüeña Blanca
Saddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis Jabirú Africano
Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumeniferus Marabú Africano
Yellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis Tántalo Africano
 
FALCONIFORMES: Pandionidae
Osprey Pandion haliaetus Águila Pescadora
 
FALCONIFORMES: Accipitridae
African Cuckoo-Hawk Aviceda cuculoides Baza Africano
European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Abejero Europeo Rare/Accidental
Bat Hawk Macheiramphus alcinus Milano Murcielaguero
Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus Elanio Común
Scissor-tailed Kite Chelictinia riocourii Elanio Golondrina
Black Kite Milvus migrans Milano Negro
African Fish-Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer Pigargo Vocinglero
Palm-nut Vulture Gypohierax angolensis Buitre Palmero
Hooded Vulture Necrosyrtes monachus Alimoche Sombrío
Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus Alimoche Común
White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus Buitre Dorsiblanco Africano
Rueppell's Griffon Gyps rueppellii Buitre Moteado
Lappet-faced Vulture Torgos tracheliotus Buitre Orejudo
White-headed Vulture Trigonoceps occipitalis Buitre Cabeciblanco
Short-toed Eagle Circaetus gallicus Culebrera Europea
Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle Circaetus beaudouini Culebrera Sudanesa
Brown Snake-Eagle Circaetus cinereus Culebrera Sombría
Banded Snake-Eagle Circaetus cinerascens Culebrera Coliblanca
Bateleur Terathopius ecaudatus Águila Volatinera
Western Marsh-Harrier Circus aeruginosus Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental
Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus Aguilucho Papialbo Near-threatened
Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus Aguilucho Cenizo
African Harrier-Hawk Polyboroides typus Aguilucho-caricalvo Común
Lizard Buzzard Kaupifalco monogrammicus Busardo Gavilán
Dark Chanting-Goshawk Melierax metabates Azor-lagartijero Oscuro
Gabar Goshawk Micronisus gabar Gavilán Gabar
African Goshawk Accipiter tachiro Azor Tachiro
Shikra Accipiter badius Gavilán Chikra
Red-thighed Sparrowhawk Accipiter erythropus Gavilancito Muslirrojo
Ovampo Sparrowhawk Accipiter ovampensis Gavilán del Ovampo
Grasshopper Buzzard Butastur rufipennis Busardo Langostero
Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus Busardo Moro
Red-necked Buzzard Buteo auguralis Busardo Cuellirrojo
Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax Águila Rapaz
Wahlberg's Eagle Aquila wahlbergi Águila de Wahlberg
African Hawk-Eagle Aquila spilogaster Águila-azor Africana
Booted Eagle Aquila pennata Aguililla Calzada
Martial Eagle Polemaetus bellicosus Águila Marcial
Long-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis Águila Crestilarga
 
FALCONIFORMES: Sagittariidae
Secretary-bird Sagittarius serpentarius Secretario
 
FALCONIFORMES: Falconidae
Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni Cernícalo Primilla Vulnerable
Eurasian Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Cernícalo Vulgar
Fox Kestrel Falco alopex Cernícalo Zorruno
Grey Kestrel Falco ardosiaceus Cernícalo Pizarroso
Red-necked Falcon Falco chicquera Alcotán Turumti
Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus Cernícalo Patirrojo Near-threatened
Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo Alcotán Europeo
African Hobby Falco cuvierii Alcotán Africano
Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus Halcón Borní
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Halcón Peregrino
Barbary Falcon Falco pelegrinoides Halcón Tagarote Rare/Accidental
 
GRUIFORMES: Turnicidae
Small Buttonquail Turnix sylvaticus Torillo Andaluz
Quail-plover Ortyxelos meiffrenii Torillo Alaudino
 
GRUIFORMES: Rallidae
Red-chested Flufftail Sarothrura rufa Polluela Rufa Rare/Accidental
African Crake Crecopsis egregia Guión Africano
Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostra Polluela Negra Africana
Little Crake Porzana parva Polluela Bastarda Rare/Accidental
Purple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio Calamón Común
Allen's Gallinule Porphyrio alleni Calamoncillo Africano
Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Gallereta Común
Lesser Moorhen Gallinula angulata Gallineta Chica
Eurasian Coot Fulica atra Focha Común
 
GRUIFORMES: Heliornithidae
African Finfoot Podica senegalensis Avesol Africano
 
GRUIFORMES: Otididae
Arabian Bustard Ardeotis arabs Avutarda Árabe
Stanley Bustard Neotis denhami Avutarda Cafre Near-threatened
Nubian Bustard Neotis nuba Avutarda Núbica Near-threatened
White-bellied Bustard Eupodotis senegalensis Sisón Senegalés
Savile's Bustard Eupodotis savilei Sisón Moñudo de Saheliano
Black-bellied Bustard Lissotis melanogaster Sisón Ventrinegro Común
 
GRUIFORMES: Gruidae
Black Crowned-Crane Balearica pavonina Grulla Coronada Cuellinegra Near-threatened
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Burhinidae
Water Thick-knee Burhinus vermiculatus Alcaraván Acuático
Senegal Thick-knee Burhinus senegalensis Alcaraván Senegalés
Spotted Thick-knee Burhinus capensis Alcaraván de El Cabo
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Charadriidae
Spur-winged Lapwing Vanellus spinosus Avefría Espinosa
Black-headed Lapwing Vanellus tectus Avefría Coletuda
White-headed Lapwing Vanellus albiceps Avefría Coroniblanca
Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus Avefría Senegalesa
Black-bellied Plover Pluvialis squatarola Chorlito Gris Rare/Accidental
Kittlitz's Plover Charadrius pecuarius Chorlitejo Pecuario
Snowy Plover Charadrius alexandrinus Chorlitejo Patinegro Rare/Accidental
Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula Chorlitejo Grande
Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius Chorlitejo Chico
Forbes's Plover Charadrius forbesi Chorlitejo de Forbes
White-fronted Plover Charadrius marginatus Chorlitejo Frentiblanco
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Recurvirostridae
Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus Cigüeñuela de Alas Negras
Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta Avoceta Común
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Jacanidae
Lesser Jacana Microparra capensis Jacana Chica
African Jacana Actophilornis africanus Jacana Africana
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Scolopacidae
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos Andarríos Chico
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus Andarríos Grande
Spotted Redshank Tringa erythropus Archibebe Oscuro
Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia Archibebe Claro
Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis Archibebe Fino
Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola Andarríos Bastardo
Common Redshank Tringa totanus Archibebe Común Rare/Accidental
Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus Zarapito Trinador Rare/Accidental
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa Aguja Colinegra Near-threatened
Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres Vuelvepiedras Común
Little Stint Calidris minuta Correlimos Menudo
Temminck's Stint Calidris temminckii Correlimos de Temminck Rare/Accidental
Dunlin Calidris alpina Correlimos Común Rare/Accidental
Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea Correlimos Zarapitín
Ruff Philomachus pugnax Combatiente
Jack Snipe Lymnocryptes minimus Agachadiza Chica Rare/Accidental
Great Snipe Gallinago media Agachadiza Real Near-threatened
Common Snipe Gallinago gallinago Agachadiza común
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Glareolidae
Egyptian plover Pluvianus aegyptius Pluvial
Cream-colored Courser Cursorius cursor Corredor Sahariano
Temminck's Courser Cursorius temminckii Corredor Etiópico
Bronze-winged Courser Rhinoptilus chalcopterus Corredor Patirrojo
Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola Canastera Común
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Rostratulidae
Greater Painted-snipe Rostratula benghalensis
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Laridae
Grey-headed Gull Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus Gaviota Cabecigrís Rare/Accidental
Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus Gaviota Reidora
Little Tern Sternula albifrons Charrancito Común Rare/Accidental
Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica Pagaza Piconegra
Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia Pagaza Piquirroja
White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus Fumarel Aliblanco
Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida Fumarel Cariblanco Rare/Accidental
African Skimmer Rynchops flavirostris Rayador Africano Near-threatened
 
PTEROCLIFORMES: Pteroclidae
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse Pterocles exustus Ganga Moruna
Four-banded Sandgrouse Pterocles quadricinctus Ganga Cuadricinta
 
COLUMBIFORMES: Columbidae
Rock Pigeon Columba livia Paloma Bravía
Speckled Pigeon Columba guinea Paloma de Guinea
Eurasian Turtle-Dove Streptopelia turtur Tórtola Europea
African Collared-Dove Streptopelia roseogrisea Tórtola Rosigrís
African Mourning Dove Streptopelia decipiens Tórtola Engañosa
Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata Tórtola Ojirroja
Vinaceous Dove Streptopelia vinacea Tórtola Vinosa
Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis Tórtola Senegalesa
Black-billed Wood-Dove Turtur abyssinicus Palomita Saheliana
Blue-spotted Wood-Dove Turtur afer Palomita Aliazul
Namaqua Dove Oena capensis Tortolita Rabilarga
Bruce's Green-Pigeon Treron waalia Vinago Waalia
African Green-Pigeon Treron calvus Vinago Africano
 
PSITTACIFORMES: Psittacidae
Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri Cotorra de Kramer
Senegal Parrot Poicephalus senegalus Lorito Senegalés
 
CUCULIFORMES: Musophagidae
Violet Turaco Musophaga violacea Turaco Violáceo
Western Plantain-eater Crinifer piscator Turaco Gris Occidental
 
CUCULIFORMES: Cuculidae
Pied Cuckoo Clamator jacobinus Críalo Blanquinegro
Levaillant's Cuckoo Clamator levaillantii Críalo Listado
Great Spotted Cuckoo Clamator glandarius Críalo Europeo
Thick-billed Cuckoo Pachycoccyx audeberti Críalo Piquigrueso Rare/Accidental
Red-chested Cuckoo Cuculus solitarius Cuco Solitario
Black Cuckoo Cuculus clamosus Cuco Negro Rare/Accidental
Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus Cuco Común
African Cuckoo Cuculus gularis Cuco Barbiblanco
Klaas's Cuckoo Chrysococcyx klaas Cuclillo de Klaas
Dideric Cuckoo Chrysococcyx caprius Cuclillo Didric
Black Coucal Centropus grillii Cucal Negro
Senegal Coucal Centropus senegalensis Cucal Senegalés
 
STRIGIFORMES: Tytonidae
Barn Owl Tyto alba Lechuza Común
 
STRIGIFORMES: Strigidae
African Scops-Owl Otus senegalensis Autillo Africano
Northern White-faced Owl Ptilopsis leucotis Autillo Cariblanco Norteño
Spotted Eagle-Owl Bubo africanus Búho Africano
Greyish Eagle-Owl Bubo cinerascens Búho Ceniciento
Verreaux's Eagle-Owl Bubo lacteus Búho Lechoso
Pel's Fishing-Owl Scotopelia peli Cárabo Pescador Común
Pearl-spotted Owlet Glaucidium perlatum Mochuelo Perlado
Marsh Owl Asio capensis Búho Moro
 
CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Caprimulgidae
Red-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus ruficollis Chotacabras Cuellirrojo Rare/Accidental
Egyptian Nightjar Caprimulgus aegyptius Chotacabras Egipcio
Golden Nightjar Caprimulgus eximius Chotacabras Dorado Rare/Accidental
Plain Nightjar Caprimulgus inornatus Chotacabras Sencillo
Freckled Nightjar Caprimulgus tristigma Chotacabras Pecoso
Long-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus climacurus Chotacabras Rabudo
Pennant-winged Nightjar Macrodipteryx vexillarius Chotacabras Cuelgacintas
Standard-winged Nightjar Macrodipteryx longipennis Chotacabras Portaestandarte
 
APODIFORMES: Apodidae
Mottled Spinetail Telacanthura ussheri Vencejo de Baobab
Common Swift Apus apus Vencejo Común
Pallid Swift Apus pallidus Vencejo Pálido
Little Swift Apus affinis Vencejo Moro
White-rumped Swift Apus caffer Vencejo Cafre
Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba Vencejo Real
Mottled Swift Tachymarptis aequatorialis Vencejo Ecuatorial
African Palm-Swift Cypsiurus parvus Vencejo Palmero Africano
 
COLIIFORMES: Coliidae
Blue-naped Mousebird Urocolius macrourus Pájaro-ratón Nuquiazul
 
TROGONIFORMES: Trogonidae
Narina Trogon Apaloderma narina Trogón de Narina
 
CORACIIFORMES: Alcedinidae
Shining Blue Kingfisher Alcedo quadribrachys Martín Pescador Brillante
Malachite Kingfisher Alcedo cristata Martín Pescador Verde
African Pygmy-Kingfisher Ispidina picta Martín Pigmeo Africano
Grey-headed Kingfisher Halcyon leucocephala Alción Cabeciblanco
Woodland Kingfisher Halcyon senegalensis Alción del Senegal
Blue-breasted Kingfisher Halcyon malimbica Alción Pechiazul
Striped Kingfisher Halcyon chelicuti Alción Estriado
Giant Kingfisher  Megaceryle maximus Martín Gigante Africano
Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis Martín Pescador Pío
 
CORACIIFORMES: Meropidae
Red-throated Bee-eater Merops bulocki Abejaruco Gorgirrojo
Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus Abejaruco Chico
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater Merops hirundineus Abejaruco Golondrina
White-throated Bee-eater Merops albicollis Abejaruco Gorgiblanco
Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis Abejaruco Esmeralda
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Merops persicus Abejaruco Persa
European Bee-eater Merops apiaster Abejaruco Europeo
Rosy Bee-eater Merops malimbicus
Northern Carmine Bee-eater Merops nubicus Abejaruco Carmín
 
CORACIIFORMES: Coraciidae
European Roller Coracias garrulus Carraca Europea Near-threatened
Abyssinian Roller Coracias abyssinicus Carraca Abisinia
Rufous-crowned Roller Coracias noevius Carraca Coroniparda
Blue-bellied Roller Coracias cyanogaster Carraca Blanquiazul
Broad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus Carraca Picogorda
 
CORACIIFORMES: Upupidae
Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops Abubilla
 
CORACIIFORMES: Phoeniculidae
Green Woodhoopoe Phoeniculus purpureus Abubilla-arbórea Verde
Black Scimitar-bill Rhinopomastus aterrimus Abubilla-arbórea Negra
 
CORACIIFORMES: Bucerotidae
Red-billed Hornbill Tockus erythrorhynchus Toco Piquirrojo
African Pied Hornbill Tockus fasciatus Toco Blanquinegro Rare/Accidental
African Grey Hornbill Tockus nasutus Toco Piquinegro
Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill Bucorvus abyssinicus Cálao Terrestre Norteño
 
PICIFORMES: Lybiidae
Yellow-breasted Barbet Trachyphonus margaritatus Barbudo Perlado
Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird Pogoniulus chrysoconus Barbudito Frentigualdo
Vieillot's Barbet Lybius vieilloti Barbudo Sangrante
Bearded Barbet Lybius dubius Barbudo Pechirrojo
 
PICIFORMES: Indicatoridae
Lesser Honeyguide Indicator minor Indicador Menor
Greater Honeyguide Indicator indicator Indicador Grande
 
PICIFORMES: Picidae
Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla Torcecuello Euroasiático
Fine-spotted Woodpecker Campethera punctuligera Pito Salpicado
Cardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens Pito Cardenal
Grey Woodpecker Dendropicos goertae Pito Gris Occidental
Brown-backed Woodpecker Dendropicos obsoletus Pico Dorsipardo
 
PASSERIFORMES: Laniidae
Emin's Shrike Lanius gubernator Alcaudón de Emin
Southern Grey Shrike Lanius meridionalis Alcaudón Real
Common Fiscal Lanius collaris Alcaudón Fiscal
Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator Alcaudón Común
Yellow-billed Shrike Corvinella corvina Alcaudón Piquigualdo
 
PASSERIFORMES: Campephagidae
White-breasted Cuckoo-shrike Coracina pectoralis Oruguero de Pecho Blanco Rare/Accidental
Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga phoenicea Oruguero de Hombros Rojos
 
PASSERIFORMES: Corvidae
Piapiac Ptilostomus afer Piapiac
Pied Crow Corvus albus Cuervo Blanco
Brown-necked Raven Corvus ruficollis Cuervo de Cuello Castaño
 
PASSERIFORMES: Monarchidae
African Blue-Flycatcher Elminia longicauda Elminia Azul
Black-headed Paradise-Flycatcher Terpsiphone rufiventer Monarca Paraíso de Vientre Rojo
African Paradise-Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis Monarca Paraíso Africano
 
PASSERIFORMES: Alaudidae
Singing Bushlark Mirafra cantillans Alondra Cantarina
Kordofan Lark Mirafra cordofanica Alondra del Kordofán
Flappet Lark Mirafra rufocinnamomea Alondra Aplaudidora Canela
Rufous-rumped Lark Pinarocorys erythropygia Alondra Colirrufa
Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix leucotis Terrera Orejiblanca
Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix nigriceps Terrera Negrita
Desert Lark Ammomanes deserti Terrera Sahariana
Crested Lark Galerida cristata Cogujada Común
Sun Lark Galerida modesta Cogujada Modesta
 
PASSERIFORMES: Hirundinidae
Plain Martin Riparia paludicola Avión Paludícola
Bank Swallow Riparia riparia Avión Zapador
Banded Martin Riparia cincta Avión Cinchado Rare/Accidental
Rock Martin Ptyonoprogne fuligula Avión Isabelino
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica Golondrina Común
Red-chested Swallow Hirundo lucida Golondrina de Guinea
Ethiopian Swallow Hirundo aethiopica Golondrina Etiópica
Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii Golondrina Colilarga
Pied-winged Swallow Hirundo leucosoma Golondrina Alipinta
Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica Golondrina Dáurica
Lesser Striped-Swallow Cecropis abyssinica Golondrina Abisinia
Rufous-chested Swallow Cecropis semirufa Golondrina Pechirrufa
Mosque Swallow Cecropis senegalensis Golondrina Senegalesa
Preuss's Swallow Petrochelidon preussi Golondrina de Preuss
House-Martin Delichon urbicum Avión Común
Fanti Sawwing Psalidoprocne obscura Golondrina Fanti
Gray-rumped Swallow Pseudhirundo griseopyga Golondrina Culigrís
 
PASSERIFORMES: Paridae
White-shouldered Black-Tit Melaniparus guineensis Carbonero Guineano
 
PASSERIFORMES: Remizidae
Sennar Penduline-Tit Anthoscopus punctifrons Pájaro-moscón Sudanés
Yellow Penduline-Tit Anthoscopus parvulus Pájaro-moscón Amarillo
 
PASSERIFORMES: Certhiidae
Spotted Creeper Salpornis spilonotus Agateador Moteado
 
PASSERIFORMES: Pycnonotidae
Common Bulbul Pycnonotus barbatus Bulbul Jardinero
Yellow-throated Greenbul Chlorocichla flavicollis Amante de Hojas de Garganta Amarilla
Yellow-spotted Nicator Nicator chloris Nicator Occidental
 
PASSERIFORMES: Cisticolidae
Red-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops Buitrón de Cara Roja
Singing Cisticola Cisticola cantans Buitrón Cantador
Whistling Cisticola Cisticola lateralis Buitrón Chiflador
Rock-loving Cisticola Cisticola aberrans Buitrón Bago
Winding Cisticola Cisticola galactotes Buitrón Musical
Croaking Cisticola Cisticola natalensis Buitrón Gruñidor
Siffling Cisticola Cisticola brachypterus Buitrón Chismoso
Rufous Cisticola Cisticola rufus Buitrón Rufo
Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis Buitrón Común
Desert Cisticola Cisticola aridulus Buitrón del Desierto
Black-necked Cisticola Cisticola eximius Buitrón de Cuello Negro
Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava Prinia de Dorsos Castaños
Red-winged Prinia Prinia erythroptera Prinia de Alas Rojas
Tawny-flanked Prinia Spiloptila clamans Alzacola Gracil
Yellow-breasted Apalis Apalis flavida Apalis de Pecho Amarillo
Red-fronted Warbler Urorhipis rufifrons Apalis de Cara Roja
Oriole Warbler Hypergerus atriceps
Green-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brachyura Camaroptera de Lomo Verde
 
PASSERIFORMES: Sylviidae
Moustached Grass-Warbler Melocichla mentalis
Sedge Warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus Carricerín Común
Eurasian Reed-Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus Carricero Común
Great Reed-Warbler Acrocephalus arundinaceus Carricerín Tordal Rare/Accidental
Eastern Olivaceous Warbler Hippolais pallida Zarcero Pálido
Western Olivaceous Warbler Hippolais opaca Zarcero Pálido Occidental
Melodious Warbler Hippolais polyglotta Zarcero Común
Yellow-bellied Eremomela Eremomela icteropygialis Eremomela de Vientre Amarillo
Senegal Eremomela Eremomela pusilla Eremomela de Gorra Verde Chica
Northern Crombec Sylvietta brachyura Sylvieta Norteña
Green Hylia Hylia prasina
Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus Mosquitero de los Sauces
Common Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita Mosquitero Común
Western Bonelli's Warbler Phylloscopus bonelli Mosquitero sombrío
Wood Warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix Mosquitero Silbador
Yellow-bellied Hyliota Hyliota flavigaster
Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla Curruca Capirotada
Garden Warbler Sylvia borin Curruca Mosquitera
Western Orphean Warbler Sylvia hortensis Curruca Mirlona
Greater Whitethroat Sylvia communis Curruca Zarcera
Subalpine Warbler Sylvia cantillans Curruca Carrasqueña
 
PASSERIFORMES: Muscicapidae
Pale Flycatcher Bradornis pallidus Papamoscas Pálido
Northern Black-Flycatcher Melaenornis edolioides Papamoscas Negro
Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata Papamoscas Gris
Gambaga Flycatcher Muscicapa gambagae Papamoscas de Gambaga Rare/Accidental
Swamp Flycatcher Muscicapa aquatica Papamoscas Pantanero
African Dusky Flycatcher Muscicapa adusta Papamoscas Oscuro
Ashy Flycatcher Muscicapa caerulescens Papamoscas Ahumado
Grey Tit-Flycatcher Myioparus plumbeus Papamosquito Gris
European Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca Papamoscas Cerrojillo
Common Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos Ruiseñor
Bluethroat Luscinia svecica Pechiazul
Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat Cossypha niveicapilla
White-crowned Robin-Chat Cossypha albicapilla
Forest Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas leucosticta
Rufous-tailed Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas galactotes Alzarola
Black Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas podobe Alzacola Negro
Common Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus Colirrojo Real
Northern Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe Collalba Gris
Black-eared Wheatear Oenanthe hispanica Collalba Rubia Rare/Accidental
Desert Wheatear Oenanthe deserti Collalba del Desierto Rare/Accidental
Isabelline Wheatear Oenanthe isabellina Collalba Isabel Rare/Accidental
Heuglin's Wheatear Oenanthe heuglini
Whinchat Saxicola rubetra Tarabilla Norteña
Familiar Chat Cercomela familiaris
Northern Anteater-Chat Myrmecocichla aethiops Hormiguero
White-fronted Black-Chat Myrmecocichla albifrons
Mocking Cliff-Chat Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris
 
PASSERIFORMES: Turdidae
Rufous-tailed Rock-Thrush Monticola saxatilis Roquero Rojo
Olive Thrush Turdus olivaceus
African Thrush Turdus pelios
 
PASSERIFORMES: Platysteiridae
African Shrike-flycatcher Megabyas flammulatus Atrapamoscas Africano
Brown-throated Wattle-eye Platysteira cyanea Ojicarunculado de Garganta Castaña
Senegal Batis Batis senegalensis Batis Senegalense
 
PASSERIFORMES: Timaliidae
Fulvous Chatterer Turdoides fulva Turdoide Rojizo Rare/Accidental
Blackcap Babbler Turdoides reinwardtii Turdoide Cabecinegro
Brown Babbler Turdoides plebejus Turdoide Pardo
 
PASSERIFORMES: Zosteropidae
African Yellow White-eye Zosterops senegalensis Anteojitos Senegalés
 
PASSERIFORMES: Nectariniidae
Mouse-brown Sunbird Anthreptes gabonicus Suimanga Pardo
Western Violet-backed Sunbird Anthreptes longuemarei Suimanga Violeta
Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris Suimanga Acollarado
Pygmy Sunbird Hedydipna platura Suimanga Pigmeo
Green-headed Sunbird Cyanomitra verticalis Suimanga Cabeciverde
Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis Suimanga Pechiescarlata
Beautiful Sunbird Cinnyris pulchellus Suimanga Colilargo
Splendid Sunbird Cinnyris coccinigastrus Suimanga Espléndido
Johanna's Sunbird Cinnyris johannae Suimanga de Johanna
Superb Sunbird Cinnyris superbus Suimanga Soberbio
Copper Sunbird Cinnyris cupreus Suimanga Cobrizo
 
PASSERIFORMES: Oriolidae
Eurasian Golden-Oriole Oriolus oriolus Oropéndola Dorada Europea
African Golden-Oriole Oriolus auratus Oropéndola Africana
 
PASSERIFORMES: Malaconotidae
Brubru Nilaus afer Alcaudón Brubru
Northern Puffback Dryoscopus gambensis Obispillo Común
Black-crowned Tchagra Tchagra senegalus Techarga de Cabeza Negra
Brown-crowned Tchagra Tchagra australis Techarga de Cabeza Castaña
Common Gonolek Laniarius barbarus Gonolek Común
Sulphur-breasted Bushshrike Telophorus sulfureopectus Alcaudón de Bosque de Pecho Amarillo
Many-colored Bushshrike Telophorus multicolor Alcaudón de Bosque Multicolorido
Fiery-breasted Bushshrike Malaconotus cruentus Gladiador Pecho en Llamas
Grey-headed Bushshrike Malaconotus blanchoti Gladiador de Cabeza Gris
 
PASSERIFORMES: Prionopidae
White Helmetshrike Prionops plumatus Alcaudón de Copete Yelcobé
Chestnut-bellied Helmetshrike Prionops caniceps Alcaudón de Copete de Pico Rojo
 
PASSERIFORMES: Dicruridae
Square-tailed Drongo Dicrurus ludwigii Drongo de Cola Cuadrada
Shining Drongo Dicrurus atripennis Drongo Brillante
Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis Drongo Horquillado
 
PASSERIFORMES: Sturnidae
Greater Blue-eared Glossy-Starling Lamprotornis chalybaeus Estornino Brillante de Orejas Azules Grande
Lesser Blue-eared Glossy-Starling Lamprotornis chloropterus Estornino Brillante de Orejas Azules Chico
Bronze-tailed Glossy-Starling Lamprotornis chalcurus Estornino de Cola Bronceada
Purple Glossy-Starling Lamprotornis purpureus Estornino Brillante Morado
Long-tailed Glossy-Starling Lamprotornis caudatus Estornino Brillante de Cola Larga
Chestnut-bellied Starling Lamprotornis pulcher Estornino de Vientre Castaño
Violet-backed Starling Cinnyricinclus leucogaster Estornino Violeta
Neumann's Starling Onychognathus neumanni Estornino de Neumann
Narrow-tailed Starling Poeoptera lugubris Estornino de Cola Aguda
Yellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus Picabuey de Pico Amarillo
 
PASSERIFORMES: Motacillidae
Western Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava Lavandera Boyera
White wagtail Motacilla alba Lavandera Blanca
African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp Lavandera Africana Rare/Accidental
Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris Bisbita Campestre
Plain-backed Pipit Anthus leucophrys Bisbita Liso
Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis Bisbita Arbóreo
Red-throated Pipit Anthus cervinus Bisbita Gorgirrojo
Yellow-throated Longclaw Macronyx croceus Bisbita Gorgigualdo
 
PASSERIFORMES: Emberizidae
Cinnamon-breasted Bunting Emberiza tahapisi Escribano de Pecho Canela
Golden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris Semillerito de Pecho Dorado
Brown-rumped Bunting Emberiza affinis Semillerito de Lomo Castaño
Cabanis' Bunting Emberiza cabanisi Semillerito de Cabanis
 
PASSERIFORMES: Fringillidae
White-rumped Seedeater Serinus leucopygius Serín de Lomo Blanco
Yellow-fronted Canary Serinus mozambicus Canario de Frente Amarillo
Streaky-headed Seedeater Serinus gularis Serín de Cabeza Estriada
 
PASSERIFORMES: Passeridae
Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus Gorrión de Cabeza Gris
Sudan Golden Sparrow Passer luteus Gorrión de Sudán
Bush Petronia Petronia dentata Gorrión Chillón Chico
 
PASSERIFORMES: Ploceidae
White-billed Buffalo-Weaver Bubalornis albirostris Tejedor Búfalo de Pico Blanco
Speckle-fronted Weaver Sporopipes frontalis Tejedor de Frente Moteado
Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver Plocepasser superciliosus Tejedor Gorrión de Corona Castaña
Red-headed Weaver Anaplectes rubriceps Tejedor de Cabeza Roja
Little Weaver Ploceus luteolus Tejedor Enmascarado
Black-necked Weaver Ploceus nigricollis Tejedor de Cuello Negro
Vitelline Masked-Weaver Ploceus vitellinus Tejedor Vitellino
Heuglin's Masked-Weaver Ploceus heuglini Tejedor de Heuglin
Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus Tejedor de la Villa
Black-headed Weaver Ploceus melanocephalus Tejedor de Cabeza Negra
Compact Weaver Pachyphantes superciliosus
Red-headed Quelea Quelea erythrops Quelea de Cabeza Roja
Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea Quelea de Pico Rojo
Orange Bishop Euplectes franciscanus Obispo Anaranjado
Red Bishop Euplectes orix Obispo Rojo
Black-winged Bishop Euplectes hordeaceus Obispo de Corona Roja
Yellow-crowned Bishop Euplectes afer Obispo de Corona Amarilla
Yellow-shouldered Widowbird Euplectes macroura Obispo de Manto Amarillo
Fan-tailed Widowbird Euplectes axillaris Obispo Cola de Abanico
 
PASSERIFORMES: Estrildidae
Grey-headed Oliveback Nesocharis capistrata Pinzón Lomiverde de Cabeza Gris
Lavender Waxbill Estrilda caerulescens Astrild Azul
Orange-cheeked Waxbill Estrilda melpoda Astrild de Mejillas Anaranjadas
Black-rumped Waxbill Estrilda troglodytes Astrild de Lomo Negro
Crimson Seedcracker Pyrenestes sanguineus Pinzón Casca Nueces Rojo
Red-cheeked Cordonbleu Uraeginthus bengalus Cordón Azul de Mejillas Rojas
Red-faced Pytilia Pytilia hypogrammica Pinzón de Alas Amarillas
Red-winged Pytilia Pytilia phoenicoptera Pinzón Aurora
Green-winged Pytilia Pytilia melba Pinzón Melba
Red-billed Firefinch Lagonosticta senegala Pinzón Candela de Pico Rojo
Bar-breasted Firefinch Lagonosticta rufopicta Pinzón Candela de Pecho Listado
Black-faced Firefinch Lagonosticta larvata Pinzón Candela Enmascarado
Black-bellied Firefinch Lagonosticta rara Pinzón Candela de Vientre Negro
Cut-throat Amadina fasciata Capuchino de Garganta Cortada
Zebra Waxbill Sporaeginthus subflavus Bengalí Cebra Rare/Accidental
Black-faced Quailfinch Ortygospiza atricollis Pinzón Codorniz Africano
Bronze Mannikin Spermestes cucullatus Capuchino Bronceado
Magpie Mannikin Spermestes fringilloides Capuchino Urraca
African Silverbill Euodice cantans Capuchino Africano
 
PASSERIFORMES: Viduidae
Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura Viuda de Cola Aguda
Northern Paradise-Whydah Vidua orientalis Viuda del Paraíso Norteña
Long-tailed Paradise-Whydah Vidua interjecta Viuda del Paraíso de Cola Larga
Togo Paradise-Whydah Vidua togoensis Viuda del Paraíso de Togo
Village Indigobird Vidua chalybeata Viuda de la Villa
Parasitic Weaver Anomalospiza imberbis Tejedor Parásito

 

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