Animals - Birds
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Abyssinian Ground Hornbill Facts  The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill are found in many African countries. These birds are said to be harbingers of good luck in many villages. African Grey Parrots  African Grey Parrots are intelligent and fascinating birds. African Milky Eagle Owl Facts  The African Milky Eagle Owl is Africa's largest owl. Living in Sub-Saharan Africa, it prefers to nest in hollow trees and cave floors. Congo Peafowl Facts  The Congo Peafowl is a rare and shy bird only found in the Congo rainforest. Eurasian Widgeon Facts  Eurasian Widgeons are common in Asia and Europe, however one of their migratory destinations is the Continent of Africa. Marabou Stork Facts  The Marabou Stork, valued for its soft down, has a few rather nasty habits. Ostrich Facts  Ostriches are common birds in the African Sahel. They are flightless birds that can run up to speeds of 45 miles per hour. Saddle-Billed Stork Facts  Africa´s largest stork is a very colorful bird with a 9 foot wingspan. Splendid Glossy-Starling Facts  The Splendid Glossy-Starling has a very large range in Africa. They form monogamous pairs and nest in tree holes. Von der Decken's Hornbill Facts  Von der Decken's Hornbill lives in East Africa. The female has the interesting habit of sealing herself into a tree hole with her eggs to incubate them. Wattled Crane Facts  Africa's largest crane has a declining population puting it on the endangered list as vulnerable to extinction. African Culture Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | African Culture Site Map
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