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Birds (Aves)

LC Least Concern · population decreasing

Accipitriformes

1 photo

Anseriformes

1 photo

Bucerotiformes

2 photos

Charadriiformes

1 photo

Coraciiformes

6 photos

Passeriformes

5 photos

Pelecaniformes

1 photo

Piciformes

1 photo

Strigiformes

5 photos

A Golden-breasted Starling perches on a low shrub and looks directly at the camera in the savanna landscape of Tsavo East National Park, Kenya.

Golden-breasted Starling

Lamprotornis regius (Golden-breasted Starling)

A Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) rests on a leafy branch in Tsavo West National Park, Kenya, its pastel plumage contrasting softly against the midday sky. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights res

Lilac-breasted Roller Perches on Branch

Coracias caudatus (Lilac-breasted Roller)

An adult Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) perches on a branch in Tsavo West National Park, watching for fish in the waters below during the midday heat. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.

Pied Kingfisher Waits for Prey

Ceryle rudis (Pied Kingfisher)

Waiting for lunch

Waiting for lunch

Colaptes auratus collaris (Coastal Red-shafted Flicker)

A small gray and white chickadee with a black cap and bib perches on a moss and lichen-covered branch in a forest setting.

Mountain Chickadee Perches on Moss-Covered Branch

Paridae (Tits

Two Indian Rollers with turquoise and rufous plumage perch together on a wooden branch against a clear blue sky, the lower bird holding an insect in its bill.

Bugger!

Coracias benghalensis (Indian Roller)

Two brown and white seabirds float side by side on calm green water in daylight.

A Pair Rests on Summer Waters

Alcidae (Auks

Jungle Owlet Perched and Alert

Jungle Owlet

Glaucidium radiatum (Jungle Owlet)

Two Indian Rollers perched together on a dead tree stub, the upper bird with wings spread displaying blue and chestnut plumage against a clear blue sky.

Bug! Bug will keep us together*

Coracias benghalensis (Indian Roller)

A blue-black bird with a prominent crest and long tail streamers perches on a curved branch against a pale sky, looking watchful.

Feathery finery

Dicrurus paradiseus (Greater Racket-tailed Drongo)

A dark owl with blue-gray wings and distinctive facial disc flies low over golden grassland in winter, wings outstretched in hunting flight.

Winter Hunter in Golden Light

Asio flammeus (Short-eared Owl)

Asio flammeus (Short-eared Owl) flying (in flight)

Early Morning Silhouette

Asio flammeus (Short-eared Owl)