River Birds Of South Africa: The Kingfisher, Pitta, Broadbill and Trogon
Riverine Forest Associated Birds
South Africa boasts many river bird species, and all of them have distinguishing facts about them which make them easier to identify. When you catch a glimpse of one of these river dwelling species of bird, make sure you get a good and quick identification as these river associated birds do not stay still for too long. They also live in some inaccessible habitat where it is hard to get a good view. The main river associated birds of South Africa include: Kingfishers, Trogon, Pitta and Broadbill.
- Narina Trogon
- African Broadbill
- African (Angola) Pitta
- Giant Kingfisher
- Pied Kingfisher
- Half-Collared Kingfisher
- Malachite Kingfisher
- African Pygmy-Kingfisher
- Woodland Kingfisher
- Mangrove Kingfisher
- Brown-Hooded Kingfisher
- Grey-Headed (Greyhooded) Kingfisher
- Striped Kingfisher
