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In Afrikaans their name mean “ghost bird” as it has a haunting call. It is very often heard but seldom seen.
It is about the size of a dove and has unmistakable colours.
Below: an unusual capture of it attacking a Vine Snake. For more pictures and video: http://saphotographs.blogspot.com/2013/04/small-bird-attacks-snake-kruger.html
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It is seen in woodlands and savanna with scrub and thickets as well as riverine areas.
Food: insects, frogs, lizards, small mammals and nestlings.
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Info: Robert’s Birds of Southern Africa
2 comments:
That sure was a good sized snake for that little colorful bird.
Now there is a bird I've never seen.
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