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Réalisée le 3 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
Made on November, 3rd / 2015 in the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
Réalisé le 4 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
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Taken on November, 4th / 2015 in the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
Réalisée le 02 novembre 2015 au parc national de Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
Made on November, 2nd / 2015 at the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
Réalisé le 3 novembre 2015 au parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
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Taken on November, 3rd / 2015 at Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
Réalisé le 3 novembre 2015 au parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
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Taken on November, 3rd / 2015 at the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
The Striated Heron also known as Mangrove Heron, Little Heron or Green-backed Heron, is a small heron. This example was seen at a pond near Kakum National Park, Ghana, west Africa.
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Réalisé le 3 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
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Taken on November, 3rd / 2015 at the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
The Tit Hylia (Pholidornis rushiae) is one of West Africa’s smallest forest birds, It is also the smallest bird native to Africa! a delicate and easily overlooked presence high in the canopy. Cloaked in soft green tones that mirror surrounding leaves, it moves quietly through fine branches, often betraying its presence only with a thin, high-pitched call. Tiny yet energetic, it forages methodically for insects along twigs and foliage, rewarding patient observation rather than quick glances.
Strongly associated with mature forest, the Tit Hylia favours dense woodland where its subtle plumage provides near-perfect camouflage. Its unobtrusive behaviour and preference for shaded, leafy habitats make sightings brief but memorable, especially for those willing to pause and watch carefully.
This photograph was taken from the canopy walkway in Kakum National Park, Ghana — one of the highest and most exhilarating canopy walks in Africa. Suspended high above the forest floor, the walkway offers a rare perspective into the upper levels of the rainforest, where birds like the Tit Hylia spend much of their lives. Photographing such a small, active species from such a high canopy added an extra layer of challenge, making the encounter all the more rewarding.
A Malachite Kingfisher near Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa. This is a small kingfisher, 13 cm (5.1 in) in length. The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue. The head has a short crest of black and blue feathers, which gives rise to the scientific name. The face, cheeks, and underparts are rufous and white patches are on the throat and rear neck sides.
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A Light Brown Forester butterfly warms itself in a beam of sunlight in the otherwise dense and dark Kakum National Park forest in Ghana, West Africa. Bebearia zonara is a butterfly in the Nymphalidae family.
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Small, slim, forest cuckoo. Male is a gorgeous emerald green with yellow on the belly. Female is much duller and heavily barred, with hints of green on the rufous back. Found in moist forest, from sea level up to fairly high elevations. Inconspicuous canopy-dwelling species that is usually located by call, a distinctive “pre-ty, geor-gio”. Separated from other small green cuckoos by its lack of a white eyebrow or throat.
Kakum National Park, Ghana. February 2019.
Réalisée le 3 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
Made on November, 3rd / 2015 in the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
A male Common Yellow Glider seen on a trail in Kakum National Park rainforest, Ghana, West Africa. Cymothoe egesta is a butterfly in the Nymphalidae family.
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Réalisé le 3 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
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Taken on November, 3rd / 2015 in the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
Réalisé le 3 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
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Taken on November, 3rd / 2015 in the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
Réalisé le 3 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
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Taken on November, 3rd / 2015 in the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
Kakum National Park, located in the coastal environs of the Central Region of Ghana, covers an area of 375 square kilometres (145 sq mi). Established in 1931 as a reserve, it was gazetted as a national park only in 1992.
It is one of only 2 locations in Africa with a canopy walkway, which is 350 metres (1,150 ft) long and connects seven tree tops which provides access to the forest.
A Chestnut-capped Flycatcher in Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
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Common Indigo Ciliate Blue butterfly in Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
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This male Black Dwarf Hornbill landed on the 35 metre high canopy walkway moments after we had crossed just after dawn in Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa. The red tip to the black bill indicates this is a male, while the female's bill is all black.
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An adult white-headed morph Ayres's Hawk-eagle at Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa. Ayres's Hawk-eagle, also referred to as Ayres' Eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is native to African woodlands. Its name honours South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres.
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Parco nazionale di Kakum.
La biodiversità della flora è tale che in alcune zone del parco si possono contare più di 200 diverse specie vegetali per ettaro.
Procedendo dalle specie più basse verso quelle più alte si incontrano piante erbacee, arbusti (circa 4 m), e alberi; questi ultimi formano una fitta copertura di fogliame a un'altezza fra i 20 e i 40 m, superata solo da alcuni tronchi antichi di eccezionale altezza (fino a 70 m).
Al centro della foto un albero di cacao comune (Theobroma cacao).
Kakum National Park.
The biodiversity of the flora is such that in some areas of the park, more than 200 different plant species can be counted per hectare.
From the lowest to the highest species, one encounters herbaceous plants, shrubs (about 4 m), and trees; the latter form a dense canopy of foliage at a height of 20 to 40 m, surpassed only by a few ancient trunks of exceptional height (up to 70 m).
In the center of the photo, a common cacao tree (Theobroma cacao).
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Un gruppetto a bordo strada nei pressi dell'ingresso del parco
nazionale di Kakum, Ghana.
A flock close to the street near Kakum National Park, Ghana.
How did I find this beauty? Well what do you do when you realise how much you didn’t appreciate birds in a place you used to live… you go back! I did some bird photography back when I was in Accra but I spent my lunchtime capturing a few bird photos. During my recent visit to Ghana, I decided it was time to go where the birds are. I spotted this African Emerald Cuckoo in the famous Kakum National park on one of my visits. I identified and photographed 70 lifers on a trip where I was able to visit only 2 so called hotspots, coming back with over 18k images on my memory card which I’m dreading having to sort and cull. Send me a flickr mail if you’d like to tag along sometime.
FACTS
The African Emerald Cuckoo is frequently regarded as "a gem" among avian species. Like its counterparts, this cuckoo captures the interest of bird watchers with its striking green plumage and unique call. It plays an essential role in the ecosystems it occupies and presents intriguing challenges and opportunities for those working in conservation. This bird is primarily located throughout sub-Saharan Africa, extending from West Africa to East Africa, with sightings noted as far south as Angola and Zambia. It flourishes in various forest environments, including lowland rainforests, montane forests, and woodlands.
Additionally, the African Emerald Cuckoo holds significant cultural importance in many African traditions. Its vivid colors and elusive behavior have inspired various myths and stories, often symbolizing renewal and good luck. The bird’s presence is frequently viewed as a sign of favorable times, with some beliefs linking its call to the start of the rainy season, indicating a time of agricultural prosperity. These cultural ties underscore the profound relationship between local communities and the natural environment.
Their diet mainly includes caterpillars, beetles, and various insects. They possess a unique ability to eat hairy or toxic caterpillars that are often avoided by other birds, providing them with a competitive advantage in their ecological niche. Additionally, they occasionally consume fruits and berries, which helps diversify their diet with plant-based materials.
Réalisée le 3 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
Made on November, 3rd / 2015 in the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
Parco nazionale di Kakum,
uno dei più grandi parchi naturali attrezzati del Ghana.
L'area del parco è di oltre 350 km², principalmente coperta da foresta pluviale.
La stagione delle piogge è fra maggio e dicembre, e l'umidità media è intorno al 90%.
Il Kakum National Park fu costituito nel 1932 come area naturale protetta non aperta al pubblico (veniva tuttavia sfruttata per la raccolta di legname).
Nel 1992 il Kakum e la contigua riserva di Assin Attandanso furono unite a formare la Kakum Conservation Area.
Nel 1994 il governo decise di aprire il parco al pubblico, e un visitor center fu istituito nel 1997.
Un sentiero del parco affiancato da un fitto cespuglio di bambu.
Kakum National Park,
one of the largest nature parks in Ghana.
The park covers an area of over 350 km², mostly covered by rainforest.
The rainy season is between May and December, and average humidity is around 90%.
Kakum National Park was established in 1932 as a protected natural area not open to the public (it was, however, exploited for timber harvesting).
In 1992, Kakum and the adjacent Assin Attandanso reserve were merged to form the Kakum Conservation Area.
In 1994, the government decided to open the park to the public, and a visitor center was established in 1997.
A park trail flanked by a thick bamboo grove.
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"Kakum National Park", Abrafo, "Central Region", Ghana, Kakum
Small, slim, forest cuckoo. Male is a gorgeous emerald green with yellow on the belly. Female is much duller and heavily barred, with hints of green on the rufous back. Found in moist forest, from sea level up to fairly high elevations. Inconspicuous canopy-dwelling species that is usually located by call, a distinctive “pre-ty, geor-gio”. Separated from other small green cuckoos by its lack of a white eyebrow or throat. (eBird)
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It's amazing how easily this brilliantly coloured African Emerald Cuckoo can disappear in the foliage. Luckily, this one chose a tree with dead leaves.
Kakum National Park, Ghana. February 2019.
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A male Light Bush Brown butterfly in Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
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Réalisée le 2 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
Made on November, 2nd / 2015 in the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
Réalisée le 3 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
C'est la première fois de sa vie que notre guide ornitho professionnel observait un immature de cette espèce. Et bien, moi aussi ;-)
Made on November, 3rd / 2015 in the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.
It's the first time of his life that our professional birding guide was in presence of an immature of this species. Just like me ;-)
Réalisée le 2 novembre 2015 dans le parc national Kakum, Ghana, Afrique de l'ouest.
Made on November, 2nd / 2015 in the Kakum National Park, Ghana, West Africa.