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Black Crowned Crane

The National bird of Nigeria is the Black Crowned-Crane

view photos Photo by Jonas Van de Voorde

Conservation Matters               Birding

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Number of species: 951
Number of endemics: 4
Number of globally threatened species: 17
 
STRUTHIONIFORMES: Struthionidae
Ostrich Struthio camelus Avestruz
 
PODICIPEDIFORMES: Podicipedidae
Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis Zampullín Común
Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus Somormujo Lavanco
Eared Grebe Podiceps nigricollis Zampullín Cuellinegro Rare/Accidental
 
PROCELLARIIFORMES: Procellariidae
Sooty Shearwater Puffinus griseus Pardela Sombría Rare/Accidental Near-threatened
Manx Shearwater Puffinus puffinus Pardela Pichoneta
 
PROCELLARIIFORMES: Hydrobatidae
Wilson's Storm-Petrel Oceanites oceanicus Paíño de Wilson Rare/Accidental
Band-rumped Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma castro Paíño de Madeira Rare/Accidental
 
PELECANIFORMES: Phaethontidae
Red-billed Tropicbird Phaethon aethereus Rabijunco Etéreo
White-tailed Tropicbird Phaethon lepturus Rabijunco Menor
 
PELECANIFORMES: Pelecanidae
Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus Pelícano Común
Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens Pelícano Rosado
 
PELECANIFORMES: Sulidae
Cape Gannet Morus capensis Alcatraz de El Cabo Vulnerable
Brown Booby Sula leucogaster Piquero Pardo
 
PELECANIFORMES: Phalacrocoracidae
Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo Cormorán Grande
Long-tailed Cormorant Phalacrocorax africanus Cormorán Africano
 
PELECANIFORMES: Anhingidae
Darter Anhinga melanogaster Anhinga Común
 
PELECANIFORMES: Fregatidae
Ascension Island  Frigatebird Fregata aquila Rabihorcado de Ascensión Vulnerable
 
CICONIIFORMES: Ardeidae
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
Black Heron Egretta ardesiaca Garceta Azabache
Intermediate Egret Egretta intermedia Garceta Intermedia
Little Egret Egretta garzetta Garceta Común
Western Reef-Heron Egretta gularis Garceta Dimorfa
Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides Garcilla Cangrejera
Madagascar Pond-Heron Ardeola idae Garcilla Malgache Rare/Accidental Endangered
Rufous-bellied Heron Ardeola rufiventris Garcilla Ventrirroja Rare/Accidental
Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Garcilla Bueyera
Striated Heron Butorides striata Garcita Azulada
Black-crowned Night-Heron Nycticorax nycticorax Martinete Común
White-backed Night-Heron Gorsachius leuconotus Martinete Encapuchado
White-crested Bittern Tigriornis leucolopha Avetigre Africana
Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus Avetorillo Común
Dwarf Bittern Ixobrychus sturmii Avetorillo Plomizo
Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris Avetoro Común
 
CICONIIFORMES: Scopidae
Hamerkop Scopus umbretta Avemartillo
 
CICONIIFORMES: Ciconiidae
Yellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis Tántalo Africano
African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus Picotenaza Africano
Black Stork Ciconia nigra Cigüeña Negra
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
 
CICONIIFORMES: Threskiornithidae
Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus Ibis Sagrado
Spot-breasted Ibis Bostrychia rara Ibis Moteado
Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash Ibis Hadada
Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus Morito Común
Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia Espátula Común Rare/Accidental
African Spoonbill Platalea alba Espátula Africana
 
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES: Phoenicopteridae
Lesser Flamingo Phoenicopterus minor Flamenco Enano Rare/Accidental Near-threatened
 
ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae
Fulvous Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna bicolor Suirirí Bicolor
White-faced Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna viduata Suirirí Cariblanco
White-backed Duck Thalassornis leuconotus Pato Dorsiblanco
Bean Goose Anser fabalis Ánsar Campestre
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons Ansar Careto Rare/Accidental
Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca Ganso del Nilo
Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis Ganso Espolonado
Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos Pato Crestudo
Hartlaub's Duck Pteronetta hartlaubii Pato de Hartlaub
African Pygmy-goose Nettapus auritus Gansito Africano
African Black Duck Anas sparsa Anade Negro
Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope Silbón Europeo
Gadwall Anas strepera Anade Friso Rare/Accidental
Eurasian Tea Anas crecca Cerceta común
Cape Teal Anas capensis Cerceta de El Cabo
Mallard Anas platyrhynchos Ánade Real Rare/Accidental
Yellow-billed Duck Anas undulata Anade Picolimón Rare/Accidental
Northern Pintail Anas acuta Ánade Rabudo
Hottentot Teal Anas hottentota Cerceta Hotentote
Garganey Anas querquedula Cerceta Carretona
Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata Cuchara Común
Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris Cerceta Pardilla Rare/Accidental Vulnerable
Common Pochard Aythya ferina Porrón Europeo
Ferruginous Pochard Aythya nyroca Porrón Pardo Near-threatened
Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula Porrón Moñudo
 
FALCONIFORMES: Pandionidae
Osprey Pandion haliaetus Águila Pescadora
 
FALCONIFORMES: Accipitridae
African Cuckoo-Hawk Aviceda cuculoides Baza Africano
European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Abejero Europeo
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
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
Congo Serpent-Eagle Dryotriorchis spectabilis Culebrera Congoleña
Western Marsh-Harrier Circus aeruginosus Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental
African Marsh-Harrier Circus ranivorus Aguilucho Lagunero Etiópico
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
Red-chested Goshawk Accipiter toussenelii Azor de Toussenel
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk Accipiter castanilius Gavilán Flanquirrojo
Shikra Accipiter badius Gavilán Chikra
Red-thighed Sparrowhawk Accipiter erythropus Gavilancito Muslirrojo
Ovampo Sparrowhawk Accipiter ovampensis Gavilán del Ovampo
Black Goshawk Accipiter melanoleucus Azor Blanquinegro
Long-tailed Hawk Urotriorchis macrourus Azor Rabilargo
Grasshopper Buzzard Butastur rufipennis Busardo Langostero
Eurasian Buzzard Buteo buteo Busardo Ratonero
Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus Busardo Moro
Red-necked Buzzard Buteo auguralis Busardo Cuellirrojo
Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina Águila Pomerana
Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax Águila Rapaz
Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca Águila Imperial Oriental Rare/Accidental Vulnerable
Wahlberg's Eagle Aquila wahlbergi Águila de Wahlberg
African Hawk-Eagle Aquila spilogaster Águila-azor Africana
Booted Eagle Aquila pennata Aguililla Calzada
Ayres' Hawk-Eagle Aquila ayresii Águila-azor de Ayres
Martial Eagle Polemaetus bellicosus Águila Marcial
Long-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis Águila Crestilarga
Cassin's Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus africanus Águila-azor Congoleña
Crowned Hawk-Eagle Stephanoaetus coronatus Águila Coronada
 
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
 
GALLIFORMES: Phasianidae
Coqui Francolin Francolinus coqui Francolín Coqui
White-throated Francolin Francolinus albogularis Francolín Gorgiblanco
Forest Francolin Francolinus lathami Francolín Cariblanco
Scaly Francolin Francolinus squamatus Francolín Escamoso
Ahanta Francolin Francolinus ahantensis Francolín de Ahanta
Double-spurred Francolin Francolinus bicalcaratus Francolín Biespolado
Clapperton's Francolin Francolinus clappertoni Francolín de Clapperton
Harlequin Quail Coturnix delegorguei Codorniz Arlequín
Blue Quail Coturnix adansonii Codorniz Africana
Stone Partridge Ptilopachus petrosus Gallinita Roquera
 
GALLIFORMES: Numididae
Black Guineafowl Agelastes niger Pintada Negra
Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris Pintada Común
Crested Guineafowl Guttera pucherani Guineo Moñudo
 
GRUIFORMES: Turnicidae
Small Buttonquail Turnix sylvaticus Torillo Andaluz
Hottentot Buttonquail Turnix hottentottus Torillo Hotentote
Quail-plover Ortyxelos meiffrenii Torillo Alaudino
 
GRUIFORMES: Gruidae
Black Crowned-Crane Balearica pavonina Grulla Coronada Cuellinegra Near-threatened
Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo Grulla Damisela
Common Crane Grus grus Grulla Común Rare/Accidental
 
GRUIFORMES: Rallidae
White-spotted Flufftail Sarothrura pulchra Polluela Pulcra
Buff-spotted Flufftail Sarothrura elegans Polluela Elegante
Red-chested Flufftail Sarothrura rufa Polluela Rufa
Chestnut-headed Flufftail Sarothrura lugens Polluela Cabecirroja
Streaky-breasted Flufftail Sarothrura boehmi Polluela de Boehm Rare/Accidental
Nkulengu Rail Himantornis haematopus Rascón Nkulenga
Gray-throated Rail Canirallus oculeus Rascón Carigrís
African Crake Crecopsis egregia Guión Africano
Corn Crake Crex crex Guión de Codornices Rare/Accidental Near-threatened
Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostra Polluela Negra Africana
Little Crake Porzana parva Polluela Bastarda
Baillon's Crake Porzana pusilla Polluela Chica
Spotted Crake Porzana porzana Polluela Pintoja
Striped Crake Aenigmatolimnas marginalis Polluela Culirroja
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 Rare/Accidental 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
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Jacanidae
Lesser Jacana Microparra capensis Jacana Chica
African Jacana Actophilornis africanus Jacana Africana
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Rostratulidae
Greater Painted-snipe Rostratula benghalensis
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Haematopodidae
Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus Ostrero Euroasiático
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Recurvirostridae
Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus Cigüeñuela de Alas Negras
Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta Avoceta Común
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Burhinidae
Water Thick-knee Burhinus vermiculatus Alcaraván Acuático
Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus Alcaraván Común
Senegal Thick-knee Burhinus senegalensis Alcaraván Senegalés
Spotted Thick-knee Burhinus capensis Alcaraván de El Cabo
 
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
Black-winged Pratincole Glareola nordmanni Canastera Alinegra Near-threatened
Rock Pratincole Glareola nuchalis Canastera Sombría
Grey Pratincole Glareola cinerea Canastera Gris
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Charadriidae
Long-toed Lapwing Vanellus crassirostris Avefría Palustre
Spur-winged Lapwing Vanellus spinosus Avefría Espinosa
Black-headed Lapwing Vanellus tectus Avefría Coletuda
White-headed Lapwing Vanellus albiceps Avefría Coroniblanca
Senegal Lapwing Vanellus lugubris Avefría Lúgubre
Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus Avefría Senegalesa
Brown-chested Lapwing Vanellus superciliosus Avefría Pechirrufa
White-tailed Lapwing Vanellus leucurus Avefría Coliblanca Rare/Accidental
Pacific Golden-Plover Pluvialis fulva Chorlito Dorado Siberiano Rare/Accidental
American Golden-Plover Pluvialis dominica Chorlito Dorado Americano Rare/Accidental
Eurasian Golden-Plover Pluvialis apricaria Chorlito Dorado Europeo
Black-bellied Plover Pluvialis squatarola Chorlito Gris
Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula Chorlitejo Grande
Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius Chorlitejo Chico
Kittlitz's Plover Charadrius pecuarius Chorlitejo Pecuario
Three-banded Plover Charadrius tricollaris Chorlitejo Tricollar
Forbes's Plover Charadrius forbesi Chorlitejo de Forbes
White-fronted Plover Charadrius marginatus Chorlitejo Frentiblanco
Snowy Plover Charadrius alexandrinus Chorlitejo Patinegro
Greater Sandplover Charadrius leschenaultii Chorlitejo Mongol Grande Rare/Accidental
Caspian Plover Charadrius asiaticus Chorlito Asiático Chico Rare/Accidental
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Scolopacidae
Jack Snipe Lymnocryptes minimus Agachadiza Chica
Great Snipe Gallinago media Agachadiza Real Near-threatened
Common Snipe Gallinago gallinago Agachadiza común
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa Aguja Colinegra Near-threatened
Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica Aguja Colipinta
Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus Zarapito Trinador
Slender-billed Curlew Numenius tenuirostris Zarapito Fino Critically endangered
Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata Zarapito Real
Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus Andarríos del Terek Rare/Accidental
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos Andarríos Chico
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus Andarríos Grande
Spotted Redshank Tringa erythropus Archibebe Oscuro
Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia Archibebe Claro
Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes Archibebe Patigualdo Chico Rare/Accidental
Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis Archibebe Fino
Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola Andarríos Bastardo
Common Redshank Tringa totanus Archibebe Común
Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres Vuelvepiedras Común
Red Knot Calidris canutus Correlimos Gordo
Sanderling Calidris alba Correlimos Tridáctilo
Little Stint Calidris minuta Correlimos Menudo
Temminck's Stint Calidris temminckii Correlimos de Temminck
Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea Correlimos Zarapitín
Dunlin Calidris alpina Correlimos Común Rare/Accidental
Broad-billed Sandpiper Limicola falcinellus Correlimos Falcinelo Rare/Accidental
Ruff Philomachus pugnax Combatiente
Red-necked Phalarope Phalaropus lobatus Falaropo Picofino Rare/Accidental
Red Phalarope Phalaropus fulicarius Falaropo Picogrueso Rare/Accidental
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Laridae
Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Gaviota Sombría
Caspian Gull Larus cachinnans Gaviota de Patas Amarillas
Grey-headed Gull Larus cirrocephalus Gaviota Cabecigrís
Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus Gaviota Reidora
Slender-billed Gull Larus genei Gaviota Picofina Rare/Accidental
Little Gull Larus minutus Gaviota Enana Rare/Accidental
Sabine's Gull Xema sabini Gaviota de Sabine
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Sternidae
Brown Noddy Anous stolidus Tiñosa Boba
Black Noddy Anous minutus Tiñosa Menuda
Sooty Tern Onychoprion fuscatus Charrán Sombrío
Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus Charrán Embridado
Little Tern Sternula albifrons Charrancito Común
Damara Tern Sternula balaenarum Charrancito de Damara Near-threatened
Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica Pagaza Piconegra
Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia Pagaza Piquirroja
Black Tern Chlidonias niger Fumarel Común
White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus Fumarel Aliblanco
Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida Fumarel Cariblanco
Roseate Tern Sterna dougallii Charrán Rosado
Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea Charrán Artico
Common Tern Sterna hirundo Charrán Común
Royal Tern Thalasseus maximus Charrán Real
Great Crested Tern Thalasseus bergii Charrán Piquigualdo
Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis Charrán Patinegro
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Rynchopidae
African Skimmer Rynchops flavirostris Rayador Africano Near-threatened
 
CHARADRIIFORMES: Stercorariidae
Great Skua Stercorarius skua Págalo Grande Rare/Accidental
Pomarine Jaeger Stercorarius pomarinus Págalo Pomarino
Parasitic Jaeger Stercorarius parasiticus Págalo Parásito Rare/Accidental
Long-tailed Jaeger Stercorarius longicaudus Págalo Rabero Rare/Accidental
 
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
Afep Pigeon Columba unicincta Paloma del Congo
Rameron Pigeon Columba arquatrix Paloma Ojigualda
Cameroon Pigeon Columba sjostedti Paloma del Camerún
Bronze-naped Pigeon Columba iriditorques Paloma Nuquibronceada
Lemon Dove Columba larvata Paloma Caripálida
Eurasian Turtle-Dove Streptopelia turtur Tórtola Europea
Adamawa Turtle-Dove Streptopelia hypopyrrha Tórtola del Camerún
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
Tambourine Dove Turtur tympanistria Palomita Tamborilera
Blue-headed Wood-Dove Turtur brehmeri Palomita Cabeciazul
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
Red-headed Lovebird Agapornis pullarius Inseparable Carirrojo
Grey Parrot Psittacus erithacus Loro Yaco
Brown-necked Parrot Poicephalus robustus Lorito Robusto Rare/Accidental
Red-fronted Parrot Poicephalus gulielmi Lorito Frentirrojo
Senegal Parrot Poicephalus senegalus Lorito Senegalés
 
CUCULIFORMES: Musophagidae
Great Blue Turaco Corythaeola cristata Turaco Gigante
Guinea Turaco Tauraco persa Turaco de Guinea
White-crested Turaco Tauraco leucolophus Turaco Crestiblanco
Yellow-billed Turaco Tauraco macrorhynchus Turaco Piquigualdo
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
Red-chested Cuckoo Cuculus solitarius Cuco Solitario
Black Cuckoo Cuculus clamosus Cuco Negro
Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus Cuco Común
African Cuckoo Cuculus gularis Cuco Barbiblanco
Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo Cercococcyx mechowi Cuco Colilargo Oscuro
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo Cercococcyx olivinus Cuco Colilargo Oliváceo
Yellow-throated Cuckoo Chrysococcyx flavigularis Cuclillo Gorgigualdo
Klaas's Cuckoo Chrysococcyx klaas Cuclillo de Klaas
African Emerald Cuckoo Chrysococcyx cupreus Cuclillo Esmeralda Africano
Dideric Cuckoo Chrysococcyx caprius Cuclillo Didric
Yellowbill Ceuthmochares aereus Malcoha Africano
Black Coucal Centropus grillii Cucal Negro
Black-throated Coucal Centropus leucogaster Cucal de Garganta Negra
Blue-headed Coucal Centropus monachus Cucal Monje
Senegal Coucal Centropus senegalensis Cucal Senegalés
 
STRIGIFORMES: Tytonidae
Barn Owl Tyto alba Lechuza Común
 
STRIGIFORMES: Strigidae
African Scops-Owl Otus senegalensis Autillo Africano
European Scops-Owl Otus scops Autillo Europeo
Northern White-faced Owl Ptilopsis leucotis Autillo Cariblanco Norteño
Greyish Eagle-Owl Bubo cinerascens Búho Ceniciento
Fraser's Eagle-Owl Bubo poensis Búho de Guinea
Verreaux's Eagle-Owl Bubo lacteus Búho Lechoso
Akun Eagle-Owl Bubo leucostictus Búho de Akún
Pel's Fishing-Owl Scotopelia peli Cárabo Pescador Común
Vermiculated Fishing-Owl Scotopelia bouvieri Cárabo Pescador Vermiculado
African Wood-Owl Strix woodfordii Cárabo Africano
Pearl-spotted Owlet Glaucidium perlatum Mochuelo Perlado
Sjostedt's Owlet Glaucidium sjostedti Mochuelo del Congo
Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus Búho Campestre
Marsh Owl Asio capensis Búho Moro
 
CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Caprimulgidae
Red-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus ruficollis Chotacabras Cuellirrojo Rare/Accidental
Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus Chotacabras Europeo
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar Caprimulgus rufigena Chotacabras Carirrojo
Egyptian Nightjar Caprimulgus aegyptius Chotacabras Egipcio
Golden Nightjar Caprimulgus eximius Chotacabras Dorado Rare/Accidental
Black-shouldered Nightjar Caprimulgus nigriscapularis Chotacabras Hombronegro
Fiery-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus pectoralis Chotacabras Músico
Swamp Nightjar Caprimulgus natalensis Chotacabras del Natal
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
Black Spinetail Telacanthura melanopygia Vencejo del Ituri Rare/Accidental
Sabine's Spinetail Rhaphidura sabini Vencejo de Sabine
Cassin's Spinetail Neafrapus cassini Vencejo de Cassin
African Palm-Swift Cypsiurus parvus Vencejo Palmero Africano
Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba Vencejo Real
Mottled Swift Tachymarptis aequatorialis Vencejo Ecuatorial
Common Swift Apus apus Vencejo Común
Pallid Swift Apus pallidus Vencejo Pálido
African Swift Apus barbatus Vencejo Negro Africano
Little Swift Apus affinis Vencejo Moro
Horus Swift Apus horus Vencejo Horus
White-rumped Swift Apus caffer Vencejo Cafre
Bates' Swift Apus batesi Vencejo del Camerún
 
COLIIFORMES: Coliidae
Speckled Mousebird Colius striatus Pájaro-ratón Común
Blue-naped Mousebird Urocolius macrourus Pájaro-ratón Nuquiazul
 
TROGONIFORMES: Trogonidae
Narina Trogon Apaloderma narina Trogón de Narina
Bare-cheeked Trogon Apaloderma aequatoriale Trogón Carigualdo
Bar-tailed Trogon Apaloderma vittatum Trogón Montano
 
CORACIIFORMES: Alcedinidae
Shining Blue Kingfisher Alcedo quadribrachys Martín Pescador Brillante
Malachite Kingfisher Alcedo cristata Martín Pescador Verde
White-bellied Kingfisher Alcedo leucogaster Martín Pescador Ventriblanco
African Pygmy-Kingfisher Ispidina picta Martín Pigmeo Africano
Dwarf Kingfisher Ispidina lecontei Martín Pigmeo del Congo
Chocolate-backed Kingfisher Halcyon badia Alción Castaño
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
Black Bee-eater Merops gularis Abejaruco Negro
Blue-headed Bee-eater Merops muelleri Abejaruco Cabeciazul
Red-throated Bee-eater Merops bulocki Abejaruco Gorgirrojo
Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus Abejaruco Chico
Blue-breasted Bee-eater Merops variegatus Abejaruco Pechiazul
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater Merops hirundineus Abejaruco Golondrina
Black-headed Bee-eater Merops breweri Abejaruco Cabecinegro
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 Abejaruco de Malimba
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
Blue-throated Roller Eurystomus gularis Carraca Gorgiazul
 
CORACIIFORMES: Upupidae
Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops Abubilla
 
CORACIIFORMES: Phoeniculidae
Green Woodhoopoe Phoeniculus purpureus Abubilla-arbórea Verde
White-headed Woodhoopoe Phoeniculus bollei Abubilla-arbórea Cabeciblanca
Forest Woodhoopoe Phoeniculus castaneiceps Abubilla-arbórea Cabeciparda
Black Scimitar-bill Rhinopomastus aterrimus Abubilla-arbórea Negra
 
CORACIIFORMES: Bucerotidae
White-crested Hornbill Tockus albocristatus Cálao Colilargo
Black Dwarf Hornbill Tockus hartlaubi Toco Negro
Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill Tockus camurus Toco Pardo
Red-billed Hornbill Tockus erythrorhynchus Toco Piquirrojo
African Pied Hornbill Tockus fasciatus Toco Blanquinegro
African Grey Hornbill Tockus nasutus Toco Piquinegro
Piping Hornbill Ceratogymna fistulator Cálao Silbador
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna subcylindrica Cálao Carigrís
Brown-cheeked Hornbill Ceratogymna cylindrica Cálao de Mejillas Pardas Near-threatened
White-thighed Hornbill Ceratogymna albotibialis Cálao de Patas Blancas
Black-casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna atrata Cálao Casquinegro
Yellow-casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna elata Cálao Casquigualdo Near-threatened
Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill Bucorvus abyssinicus Cálao Terrestre Norteño
 
PICIFORMES: Capitonidae
Yellow-billed Barbet Trachyphonus purpuratus Barbudo Piquigualdo
Yellow-breasted Barbet Trachyphonus margaritatus Barbudo Perlado
Bristle-nosed Barbet Gymnobucco peli Barbudo de Pinceles
Naked-faced Barbet Gymnobucco calvus Barbudo Calvo
Speckled Tinkerbird Pogoniulus scolopaceus Barbudito Escolopáceo
Western Tinkerbird Pogoniulus coryphaeus Barbudito Coronado
Red-rumped Tinkerbird Pogoniulus atroflavus Barbudito Culirrojo
Yellow-throated Tinkerbird Pogoniulus subsulphureus Barbudito Gorgigualdo
Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird Pogoniulus bilineatus Barbudito Culigualdo
Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird Pogoniulus chrysoconus Barbudito Frentigualdo
Yellow-spotted Barbet Buccanodon duchaillui Barbudo Pintado
Hairy-breasted Barbet Tricholaema hirsuta Barbudo Hirsuto
Vieillot's Barbet Lybius vieilloti Barbudo Sangrante
White-headed Barbet Lybius leucocephalus Barbudo Cabeciblanco
Double-toothed Barbet Lybius bidentatus Barbudo Bidentado
Bearded Barbet Lybius dubius Barbudo Pechirrojo
 
PICIFORMES: Indicatoridae
Cassin's Honeyguide Prodotiscus insignis Indicador Insigne
Wahlberg's Honeyguide Prodotiscus regulus Indicador Dorsipardo
Willcock's Honeyguide Indicator willcocksi Indicador de Willcocks
Least Honeyguide Indicator exilis Indicador Chico
Thick-billed Honeyguide Indicator conirostris Indicador Picogrueso
Lesser Honeyguide Indicator minor Indicador Menor
Spotted Honeyguide Indicator maculatus Indicador Moteado
Greater Honeyguide Indicator indicator Indicador Grande
Lyre-tailed Honeyguide Melichneutes robustus Indicador Lira
 
PICIFORMES: Picidae
Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla Torcecuello Euroasiático
Rufous-necked Wryneck Jynx ruficollis Torcecuello Africano
African Piculet Sasia africana Carpinterito Africano
Fine-spotted Woodpecker Campethera punctuligera Pito Salpicado
Golden-tailed Woodpecker Campethera abingoni Pito Colidorado
Green-backed Woodpecker Campethera cailliautii Pico de Lomo Verde
Tullberg's Woodpecker Campethera tullbergi Pito de Tullberg
Buff-spotted Woodpecker Campethera nivosa Pito Nevado
Brown-eared Woodpecker Campethera caroli Pito Orejipardo
Little Grey Woodpecker Dendropicos elachus Pito Saheliano
Speckle-breasted Woodpecker Dendropicos poecilolaemus Pito Cuellipinto
Cardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens Pito Cardenal
Melancholy Woodpecker Dendropicos lugubris Pito Lúgubre
Gabon Woodpecker Dendropicos gabonensis Pito del Gabón
Fire-bellied Woodpecker Dendropicos pyrrhogaster Pito Ventrirrojo
Golden-crowned Woodpecker Dendropicos xantholophus Pito Coronado
Elliot's Woodpecker Dendropicos elliotii Pito de Elliot
Grey Woodpecker Dendropicos goertae Pito Gris Occidental
Brown-backed Woodpecker Dendropicos obsoletus Pico Dorsipardo
 
PASSERIFORMES: Eurylaimidae
African Broadbill Smithornis capensis Eurilaimo Africano
Grey-headed Broadbill Smithornis sharpei Eurilaimo Cabecigrís
Rufous-sided Broadbill Smithornis rufolateralis Eurilaimo Flanquirrojo
 
PASSERIFORMES: Pittidae
African Pitta Pitta angolensis Pita Angoleña
 
PASSERIFORMES: Alaudidae
Singing Bushlark Mirafra cantillans Alondra Cantarina
Rusty Lark Mirafra rufa Alondra Rufa
Rufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana Alondra Nuquirrufa
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 Rare/Accidental
Desert Lark Ammomanes deserti Terrera Sahariana
Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla Terrera Común
Red-capped Lark Calandrella cinerea Terrera Capirotada
Lesser Short-toed Lark Calandrella rufescens Terrera Marismeña
Crested Lark Galerida cristata Cogujada Común
Sun Lark Galerida modesta Cogujada Modesta
 
PASSERIFORMES: Hirundinidae
Square-tailed Sawwing Psalidoprocne nitens Golondrina Colicuadrada
Mountain Sawwing Psalidoprocne fuliginosa Golondrina Camerunesa
Black Sawwing Psalidoprocne pristoptera Golondrina Negra
Fanti Sawwing Psalidoprocne obscura Golondrina Fanti
Gray-rumped Swallow Pseudhirundo griseopyga Golondrina Culigrís
Plain Martin Riparia paludicola Avión Paludícola
Bank Swallow Riparia riparia Avión Zapador
Banded Martin Riparia cincta Avión Cinchado
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica Golondrina Común
Red-chested Swallow Hirundo lucida Golondrina de Guinea
Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii Golondrina Colilarga
White-throated Blue Swallow Hirundo nigrita Golondrina Negrita
Ethiopian Swallow Hirundo aethiopica Golondrina Etiópica
Pied-winged Swallow Hirundo leucosoma Golondrina Alipinta
Rock Martin Ptyonoprogne fuligula Avión Isabelino
House-Martin Delichon urbicum Avión Común
Lesser Striped-Swallow Cecropis abyssinica Golondrina Abisinia
Rufous-chested Swallow Cecropis semirufa Golondrina Pechirrufa
Mosque Swallow Cecropis senegalensis Golondrina Senegalesa
Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica Golondrina Dáurica
Preuss' Swallow Petrochelidon preussi Golondrina de Preuss
Forest Swallow Petrochelidon fuliginosa Golondrina Selvática
 
PASSERIFORMES: Motacillidae
African Pipit Anthus cinnamomeus Bisbita Africano
Long-billed Pipit Anthus similis Bisbita Piquilargo
Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris Bisbita Campestre
Plain-backed Pipit Anthus leucophrys Bisbita Liso
Red-throated Pipit Anthus cervinus Bisbita Gorgirrojo
Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis Bisbita Arbóreo
Yellow-throated Longclaw Macronyx croceus Bisbita Gorgigualdo
White wagtail Motacilla alba Lavandera Blanca
African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp Lavandera Africana
Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava Lavandera Boyera
Mountain Wagtail Motacilla clara Lavandera Clara
 
PASSERIFORMES: Campephagidae
White-breasted Cuckoo-shrike Coracina pectoralis Oruguero de Pecho Blanco
Blue Cuckoo-shrike Coracina azurea Oruguero Azul Africano
Grey Cuckooshrike Coracina caesia Oruguero Gris Africano
Petit's Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga petiti Oruguero de Petit
Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga phoenicea Oruguero de Hombros Rojos
Purple-throated Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga quiscalina Oruguero Común
Ghana Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga lobata Oruguero Occidental Vulnerable
Oriole Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga oriolina Oruguero Oriental Data deficient
 
PASSERIFORMES: Pycnonotidae
Common Bulbul Pycnonotus barbatus Bulbul Jardinero
Cameroon Mountain Greenbul Andropadus montanus Bulbul Montañés de Camerun Near-threatened
Little Greenbul Andropadus virens Bulbul Pequeño
Gray Greenbul Andropadus gracilis Bulbul Pequeño Gris
Ansorge's Greenbul Andropadus ansorgei Bulbul de Ansorge
Plain Greenbul Andropadus curvirostris Bulbul Descolorido
Slender-billed Greenbul Andropadus gracilirostris Bulbul de Pico Agudo
Yellow-whiskered Greenbul Andropadus latirostris Bulbul de Bigotes Amarillos
Western Mountain-Greenbul Andropadus tephrolaemus
Golden Greenbul Calyptocichla serina Bulbul Dorado
Honeyguide Greenbul Baeopogon indicator Bulbul Mielero
Sjostedt's Greenbul Baeopogon clamans Bulbul Mielero de Sjöstedt
Spotted Greenbul Ixonotus guttatus Bulbul Moteado
Simple Greenbul Chlorocichla simplex Bulbul Simple
Yellow-throated Greenbul Chlorocichla flavicollis Amante de Hojas de Garganta Amarilla
Swamp Greenbul Thescelocichla leucopleura Bulbul Palmero de los Pantanos
Leaf-love Phyllastrephus scandens Amante de Hojas
Baumann's Greenbul Phyllastrephus baumanni Bulbul Olivo de Baumann Data deficient
Cameroon Olive-Greenbul Phyllastrephus poensis Bulbul Olivo de Camerun
Gray-headed Greenbul Phyllastrephus poliocephalus Bulbul Verde de Cabeza Gris Near-threatened
White-throated Greenbul Phyllastrephus albigularis bulbul Verde de Garganta Blanca
Icterine Greenbul Phyllastrephus icterinus Bulbul Icterino
Xavier's Greenbul Phyllastrephus xavieri Bulbul de Xavier
Common Bristlebill Bleda syndactylus Pico de Vibrisas Común
Lesser Bristlebill Bleda notatus
Gray-headed Bristlebill Bleda canicapillus Pico de Vibrisas de Cabeza Gris
Yellow-spotted Nicator Nicator chloris Nicator Occidental
Red-tailed Greenbul Criniger calurus Bulbul de Cola Roja
Western Bearded-Greenbul Criniger barbatus Bulbul Naranjero
Eastern Bearded-Greenbul Criniger chloronotus Bulbul de Espalda Verde
Yellow-bearded Greenbul Criniger olivaceus Bulbul de Barba Amarilla Vulnerable
White-bearded Greenbul Criniger ndussumensis Bulbul de Barba Blanca
 
PASSERIFORMES: Turdidae
Rufous Flycatcher-Thrush Neocossyphus fraseri
Finsch's Flycatcher-Thrush Neocossyphus finschii
White-tailed Ant-Thrush Neocossyphus poensis
Rufous-tailed Rock-Thrush Monticola saxatilis Roquero Rojo
Blue Rock-Thrush Monticola solitarius Roquero Solitario
Crossley's Ground-Thrush Zoothera crossleyi Zorzal de Crossley Near-threatened
Black-eared Ground-Thrush Zoothera camaronensis Zorzal de Orejas Negras
Olive Thrush Turdus olivaceus
African Thrush Turdus pelios
Brown-chested Alethe Alethe poliocephala
 
PASSERIFORMES: Cisticolidae
Red-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops Buitrón de Cara Roja
Singing Cisticola Cisticola cantans Buitrón Cantador
Whistling Cisticola Cisticola lateralis Buitrón Chiflador
Chattering Cisticola Cisticola anonymus Buitrón Charlatan
Chubb's Cisticola Cisticola chubbi Buitrón de Chubb
Rock-loving Cisticola Cisticola aberrans Buitrón Bago
Red-pate Cisticola Cisticola ruficeps Buitrón de Testa Roja
Dorst's Cisticola Cisticola dorsti Data deficient
Winding Cisticola Cisticola galactotes Buitrón Musical
Stout Cisticola Cisticola robustus Buitrón Robusto
Croaking Cisticola Cisticola natalensis Buitrón Gruñidor
Siffling Cisticola Cisticola brachypterus Buitrón Chismoso
Rufous Cisticola Cisticola rufus Buitrón Rufo
Foxy Cisticola Cisticola troglodytes Buitrón Astuto
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
River Prinia Prinia fluviatilis Prinia del Lago Chad
Banded Prinia Prinia bairdii Prinia Franjeada
Red-winged Prinia Prinia erythroptera Prinia de Alas Rojas
White-chinned Prinia Schistolais leucopogon Prinia de Barbilla Blanca
Red-winged Gray Warbler Drymocichla incana
Green Longtail Urolais epichlorus
Cricket Longtail Spiloptila clamans Alzacola Gracil
Black-collared Apalis Apalis pulchra Apalis de Collar Negro
Black-capped Apalis Apalis nigriceps Apalis de Capote Negro
Black-throated Apalis Apalis jacksoni Apalis de Garganta Negra
Yellow-breasted Apalis Apalis flavida Apalis de Pecho Amarillo
Buff-throated Apalis Apalis rufogularis Apalis de Garganta Crema
Gray Apalis Apalis cinerea Apalis Gris
Red-fronted Warbler Urorhipis rufifrons Apalis de Cara Roja
Oriole Warbler Hypergerus atriceps
Green-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brachyura Camaroptera de Lomo Verde
Yellow-browed Camaroptera Camaroptera superciliaris Camaroptera de Cejas Amarillas
Olive-green Camaroptera Camaroptera chloronota Camaroptera Verde Oliva
 
PASSERIFORMES: Sylviidae
African Bush-Warbler Bradypterus baboecala
Bangwa Scrub-Warbler Bradypterus bangwaensis Near-threatened
Cinnamon Bracken-Warbler Bradypterus cinnamomeus
Moustached Grass-Warbler Melocichla mentalis
Grasshopper-Warbler Locustella naevia Buscarla Pintoja
Savi's Warbler Locustella luscinioides Buscarla Unicolor
Sedge Warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus Carricerín Común
Eurasian Reed-Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus Carricero Común
African Reed-Warbler Acrocephalus baeticatus Carricerín Africano
Marsh Warbler Acrocephalus palustris Carricero Políglota Rare/Accidental
Great Reed-Warbler Acrocephalus arundinaceus Carricerín Tordal
Greater Swamp-Warbler Acrocephalus rufescens Carricero Rufo
Lesser Swamp-Warbler Acrocephalus gracilirostris Carricero Pantanoso
Eastern Olivaceous Warbler Hippolais pallida Zarcero Pálido
Western Olivaceous Warbler Hippolais opaca Zarcero Pálido Occidental
Olive-tree Warbler Hippolais olivetorum Zarcero Grande Rare/Accidental
Melodious Warbler Hippolais polyglotta Zarcero Común
Icterine Warbler Hippolais icterina Zarcero Icterino
African Yellow Warbler Chloropeta natalensis Reinita Amarilla
Buff-bellied Warbler Phyllolais pulchella
White-tailed Warbler Poliolais lopezi Near-threatened
Yellow-bellied Eremomela Eremomela icteropygialis Eremomela de Vientre Amarillo
Senegal Eremomela