What is Bird Species?
Birds, (class Aves), are any of the more than 10,400 living species unique in having feathers, the major characteristic that distinguishes them from all other animals.
How Many Bird Species In South Africa?
Of the approximate 850 recorded bird species in the country, around 725 are resident birds (or, at least, annual visitors). An impressive 50 avian species can only be found in South Africa, giving birders a prime opportunity to spot something very special.
Which bird is only found in South Africa?
Visitors to the South African coast will enjoy spotting the African penguin or the African black oystercatcher (with its striking red beak). Other beautiful endemic or near-endemic birdlife species include the Cape white-eye, Knysna turaco, South African shelduck, Hottentot buttonquail, and the Cape parrot.
What is the strongest bird in South Africa?
The crowned eagle is often described as the most powerful raptor in Africa, even more so than the two slightly heavier species endemic to Africa, the martial eagle and the Verreaux’s eagle (Aquila verreauxii).
Where is the largest bird population in the world?
Among all the countries in the world, Colombia has by far the most species of birds. It is estimated that Colombia has 19.5% of the 10,000 species of birds in the world. A bird census conducted by Birdlife International found that Colombia is home to 1,864 species of birds.