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1. Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata

   ML204667691 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
   
   rating 3

   4 ratings

   Robert Erasmus

   8 Feb 2014

   North-West, South Africa
   Media notes A regular summer visitor to South Africa. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: …
2. Giant Kingfisher Megaceryle maxima

   ML204669431 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
   
   rating 4

   4 ratings

   Robert Erasmus

   8 Feb 2014

   North-West, South Africa
   Media notes Observing the water from above. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, 2…
3. Southern Masked-Weaver Ploceus velatus

   ML204669491 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
   
   rating 4

   4 ratings

   Robert Erasmus

   8 Feb 2014

   North-West, South Africa
   Media notes The nest builder taking a rest. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, 2…

   Tags Nest
4. Cinnamon-breasted Bunting Emberiza tahapisi

   ML204667751 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
   
   rating 3

   5 ratings

   Robert Erasmus

   8 Feb 2014

   North-West, South Africa
   Media notes Perched in a dry tree. In South Africa known as "Rock Bunting". Elevation: 1282 …
5. Southern Red Bishop Euplectes orix

   ML204669471 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
   
   rating 4

   4 ratings

   Robert Erasmus

   8 Feb 2014

   North-West, South Africa
   Media notes Displaying breeding colours. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, 2016…

   Behaviors Courtship, display, or copulation
6. Cape Wagtail Motacilla capensis

   ML204667711 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
   
   rating 3

   4 ratings

   Robert Erasmus

   8 Feb 2014

   North-West, South Africa
   Media notes Wading in shallow water. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, 2016.
7. White-faced Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna viduata

   ML204669421 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
   
   rating 4

   5 ratings

   Robert Erasmus

   8 Feb 2014

   North-West, South Africa
   Media notes A pair having an early morning bath. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June …
8. Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis

   ML204669511 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
   
   rating 4

   4 ratings

   Robert Erasmus

   8 Feb 2014

   North-West, South Africa
   Media notes Feeding amongst wild game. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, 2016.

   Behaviors Foraging or eating
9. Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

   ML204667651 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
   
   rating 4

   4 ratings

   Robert Erasmus

   8 Feb 2014

   North-West, South Africa
   Media notes Perched waiting for prey. According to "Birds of Southern Africa" by Newman (200…
10. Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio

    ML204669461 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 3

    4 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Enjoying a grasshopper meal. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, 2016…
11. Lesser Gray Shrike Lanius minor

    ML204667721 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 4

    4 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Adult perched and scanning the savanna. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: Ju…
12. Rufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana

    ML204669441 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 3

    4 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Observing from above. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, 2016.
13. Black Kite (Yellow-billed) Milvus migrans aegyptius/parasitus

    ML204667701 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 4

    5 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Scouting the African plains. According to "Newman's Birds of Southern Africa" (2…
14. White-winged Widowbird Euplectes albonotatus

    ML204669531 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 3

    4 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Perched in a tree. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, 2016.
15. Kalahari Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas paena

    ML204667681 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 4

    4 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Perched on a dead tree branch. This seems to be a rare summer visitor to South A…
16. Red-faced Mousebird Urocolius indicus

    ML204669481 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 3

    4 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Observing the territory. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, 2016.
17. Little Egret (Western) Egretta garzetta garzetta

    ML204667741 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 4

    4 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Waiting for a meal to swim past. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, …
18. European Bee-eater Merops apiaster

    ML204667671 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 4

    4 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Displaying beautiful colours. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June 21, 201…

    Behaviors Courtship, display, or copulation
19. Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus

    ML204669411 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 4

    4 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Observing the surroundings with care. Elevation: 1282 m. Date added to IBC: June…
20. European Bee-eater Merops apiaster

    ML204667661 eBird checklist S65002126 Report
    
    rating 4

    4 ratings

    Robert Erasmus

    8 Feb 2014

    North-West, South Africa
    Media notes Perched waiting for a meal. A clourful summer visitor to the southern hemisphere…