Masai Lodge, Kenya-20

Dideric Cuckoo, Diderik Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx caprius, 19 cm / 7.5 in. COMMON resident and partial migrant in a wide range of grasslands with bushes and trees.

Shimba Hills National Park, Kwale, Kenya.

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Masai Mara, Kenya-2

Tsavo West-Kenya-3

Tsavo West NP. Kenya-6

Amboseli NP, Kenya-5

Diagnostic Male Purple Grenadier, Granatina ianthinogaster, 14cm / 5.5in. COMMON within range in open woodland, bush and cultivation, as well as semi-arid areas. Nice to see this bird in the wild rather than in a pet shop.

Maasai Mara, Trans Mara, Rift Valley, Kenya.

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Masai Lodge, Kenya-9

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The blue-naped mousebird is a fairly small to medium-sized bird, measuring 13-14 inches in length. Adults have an ash brown, grayish body, crested head with a turquoise nape, and a black-and-red bill, whereas juveniles lack the blue on nape, and have pink facial skin and greenish bills.

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Masai Lodge, Kenya-5

Nairobi NP, Kenya-6

Maasi Lodge, Kenya-11

Nairobi NP, Kenya-4

Kenya, filds along road from Samburu National Park to Mount Kenya

Nairobi NP, Kenya-16

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl, Bubo lacteus, 66 cm / 26 in. COMMON in wooded grassland and woodland, including riparian acacia groves. Amazing pink eyelids!

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Tsavo West National Park, Taita Taveta, Kenya.

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Amboseli NP, Kenya-7

Nairobi NP, Kenya-1

Masai Mara NP, Kenya-4

Black-crowned Tchagra, Tchagra senegalus minor, 21cm / 8in. COMMON and widespread within open woodlands, bushed grasslands and dry habitats with cover.

Maasai Mara, Trans Mara, Rift Valley, Kenya.

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Nairobi NP, Kenya-5

Masai Lodge, Kenya-8

Maasi Lodge, Kenya-3

Tsavo West NP, Kenya-18

Abdim's Stork, Cicona abdimii, 81cm / 32in. Prefers open grassland, but visits a wide variety of habitats. Nomadic and gregarious, can be seen in the thousands when following large insect events.

Maasai Mara, Narok, Rift Valley, Kenya.

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Tsavo West-Kenya-14

Masai Lodge, Kenya-1

Tsavo West-Kenya-6

Tsavo West-Kenya-4

Maasi Lodge, Kenya-7

Male Village Weaver, Ploceus cucullatus nigriceps, 17cm. / 6.5in. Widespread and very COMMON in a wide range of habitats and human settlements.

Kisumu, Western, Kenya.

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Nairobi NP, Kenya-3

Masai Lodge, Kenya-1

Rüppell's Griffon, Rüppell's Vulture, Gyps rueppelli, 90cm / 36in. Adults and Immature. CRITICALLY ENDANGERED. Colonies breed on cliffs and rocky outcrops and forage for food far from nesting sites.

Maasai Mara, Rift Valley, Kenya.

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Tsavo West-Kenya-13

Tsavo West-Kenya-7

Amboseli NP, Kenya-7

Yellow-throated Longclaw, Macronyx croceus, 22cm / 9in. COMMON and widespread in grassland, open bush country and cultivated areas.

Maasai Mara, Rift Valley, Kenya.

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Amboseli NP, Kenya-20

Kenya, Samburu National Park

Black-headed Gonolek, Laniarius erythrogaster, 21cm. / 8in. COMMON but rather shy in woodland, thickets and cultivation.

Kisumu, Western, Kenya.

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