The Bird Life Present In The Addo Elephant National Park In South Africa

The Birds Of The Addo Parks

The bird life in the Addo Elephant National Park is prolific and many species can be seen. On this page I will be describing to you all the types of birds found in the different areas of the Greater Addo Elephant National Park. In the main game area of the Addo Elephant National Park there are around 200 species of birds whereas in the Greater Addo Park there will be around 350 species of these feathered wonders. Addo is a great place for all birders and bird watchers and i love watching birds in Addo. There might not be a lot of species in the park, but it is the abundance of birds that makes the birding experience here very enjoyable.

Main Game Area

In Addo's main game area there are quite a few common birds: The Bokmakierie, Common Ostrich, Common Fiscal, African Hoopoe, Herons, Lapwings, Weavers, Little Grebe, Redknobbed Coot, Doves, Swifts, Mousebirds, Southern Boubou, Bulbuls, Forktailed Drongo and Swallows can be seen. Keep a look out for the 2 most common birds of prey (Raptors) as well: The Steppe Buzzard and the Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk. The Blue Crane, Secretary Bird and occasionally Stanley's Bustard may be seen.

Marine Area

In the marine area be prepared to see (From a distance) Cape Gannet and African Penguins. If you are patient and you happen to be in the right place at the right time you might also see some Albatross, Terns and Prions.

Zuurberg To Darlington Dam

The Zuurberg is full of interesting birds for the birder to add to his/her list. The Zuurberg has some unusual bird species that occur in the park. This is as a result of the Zuurberg's unique and bird friendly habitats. Moving onto the Karoo and the Darlington Dam area keep your eyes open for ground birds like Coursers, Spurfowl, Korhaans, Bustards, Plovers and Lapwings. Birds of prey and the bird species that like living in more arid habitats may be seen here too!

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