gareth_bain's Identifications

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What

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

Observer

hhodgson

Date

January 2, 2023 09:31 AM SAST

Place

False Bay Nature Reserve, Strandfontein, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
White-bellied Barn Swallow - Photo (c) Valter Jacinto, all rights reserved
gareth_bain's ID: White-bellied Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica ssp. rustica)
Added on May 8, 2024
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What

Ispidina picta ssp. natalensis

Observer

wynand_uys

Date

November 14, 2013

Place

Blyde River Near Hoedspruit: Blyde riverine forest (Google, OSM)

Description

Pygmy Kingfisher in Lowveld forest


Recovering after having struck my half-open window. Landed on my desk.

Tags

rural
Ispidina picta natalensis - Photo (c) Peter Vos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Peter Vos
gareth_bain's ID: Ispidina picta ssp. natalensis, a member of African Pygmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta)
Added on May 8, 2024
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What

Mainland African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus ssp. lamelligerus)

Observer

swsankt

Date

September 19, 2019 01:26 PM CAT

Place

Khwai (Google, OSM)
Mainland African Openbill - Photo (c) copper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by copper
gareth_bain's ID: Mainland African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus ssp. lamelligerus)
Added on May 8, 2024
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What

Cape Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis laticeps)

Observer

jacques_letsgobirding

Date

April 20, 2024 11:08 AM SAST

Place

Namaqualand, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Cape Sand Lizard - Photo (c) Alex Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Rebelo
gareth_bain's ID: Cape Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis laticeps)
Added on April 23, 2024
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2 photos

What

Kittlitz's Plover (Anarhynchus pecuarius)

Observer

naturalist23338

Date

February 24, 2024 04:06 PM SAST

Place

Запад Кост DC, Южная Африка (Google, OSM)
Kittlitz's Plover - Photo (c) Ian White, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
gareth_bain's ID: Kittlitz's Plover (Anarhynchus pecuarius)
Added on April 21, 2024
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2 photos

What

Long-crested Eagle (Lophaetus occipitalis)

Observer

christelsnyman

Date

April 21, 2024 07:43 AM SAST

Place

Rietfontein 321-Jr, Pretoria, 0084, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Was seen with a light grey smaller bird just to the right of him? Also seemed too big for a hawk. Don't have a clear photo. Any suggestions???

Long-crested Eagle - Photo (c) WildNothos, all rights reserved, uploaded by WildNothos
gareth_bain's ID: Long-crested Eagle (Lophaetus occipitalis)
Added on April 21, 2024
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3 photos

What

Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba)

Observer

naturalist23338

Date

February 24, 2024 04:44 PM SAST

Place

Запад Кост DC, Южная Африка (Google, OSM)
Tachymarptis melba africanus - Photo (c) Mark Heystek, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mark Heystek
gareth_bain's ID: Tachymarptis melba ssp. africanus, a member of Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Added on April 21, 2024
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What

Cape Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis laticeps)

Observer

jacques_letsgobirding

Date

April 20, 2024 11:08 AM SAST

Place

Namaqualand, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Pedioplanis - Photo (c) Erik, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Erik
gareth_bain's ID: Genus Pedioplanis, a member of Wall Lizards (Family Lacertidae)
Added on April 21, 2024
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2 photos

What

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

Observer

gigilaidler

Date

April 20, 2024 10:27 AM SAST

Place

Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve (Google, OSM)
House Sparrow - Photo (c) Ximo Galarza, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
gareth_bain's ID: House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Added on April 20, 2024
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What

Southern Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis ssp. senegalensis)

Observer

etti_cooper

Date

April 15, 2019 01:37 PM SAST

Place

Campher's Drift, George, 6529, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Southern Laughing Dove - Photo (c) David Renoult, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David Renoult
gareth_bain's ID: Southern Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis ssp. senegalensis)
Added on April 14, 2024
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What

Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis)

Observer

maritzavr75

Date

April 12, 2024 03:47 PM SAST

Place

Hemelhoog Street, Velddrif, WC, ZA (Google, OSM)
Cape Spurfowl - Photo (c) Alan Manson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
gareth_bain's ID: Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis)
Added on April 14, 2024
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What

Red-eyed Dove (Streptopelia semitorquata)

Observer

maritzavr75

Date

April 12, 2024 10:51 AM SAST

Place

Bokkom, Velddrif, WC, ZA (Google, OSM)
Red-eyed Dove - Photo (c) Paul Cools, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paul Cools
gareth_bain's ID: Red-eyed Dove (Streptopelia semitorquata)
Added on April 14, 2024
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2 photos

What

Southern Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri)

Observer

corleone79

Date

April 12, 2024 05:15 PM SAST

Place

Bela-Bela Local Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Eating a squirrel!

Southern Ground Hornbill - Photo (c) Chien Lee, all rights reserved, uploaded by Chien Lee
gareth_bain's ID: Southern Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri)
Added on April 12, 2024
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What

Coastal Fork-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis ssp. adsimilis)

Observer

holger-bischof

Date

September 11, 2018 05:57 AM SAST

Place

Garden Route District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Coastal Fork-tailed Drongo - Photo (c) Colin Ralston, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Colin Ralston
gareth_bain's ID: Coastal Fork-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis ssp. adsimilis)
Added on April 12, 2024
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Jackal Buzzard (Buteo rufofuscus)

Observer

lcreed

Date

April 12, 2024 08:53 AM SAST

Place

Sarah Baartman District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Jackal Buzzard - Photo (c) Gawie Malan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Gawie Malan
gareth_bain's ID: Jackal Buzzard (Buteo rufofuscus)
Added on April 12, 2024
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What

Common Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus ssp. melanurus)

Observer

fionahellmann

Date

April 7, 2024 06:18 PM SAST

Place

Riebeeck Kasteel, Riebeek-Kasteel, 7307, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Common Cape Sparrow - Photo (c) riana60, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by riana60
gareth_bain's ID: Common Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus ssp. melanurus)
Added on April 12, 2024
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What

Large Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus ssp. velatus)

Observer

fionahellmann

Date

April 7, 2024 06:16 PM SAST

Place

Riebeeck Kasteel, Riebeek-Kasteel, 7307, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Large Southern Masked Weaver - Photo (c) Mark Sikking, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Mark Sikking
gareth_bain's ID: Large Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus ssp. velatus)
Added on April 12, 2024
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What

Plain-backed Pipit (Anthus leucophrys)

Observer

suheic

Date

April 6, 2024 08:22 AM CAT

Place

North West, BW (Google, OSM)
Anthus leucophrys leucophrys - Photo (c) Stuart Shearer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stuart Shearer
gareth_bain's ID: Anthus leucophrys ssp. leucophrys, a member of Plain-backed Pipit (Anthus leucophrys)
Added on April 11, 2024
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2 photos

What

Red-eyed Dove (Streptopelia semitorquata)

Observer

adshort

Date

November 14, 2011 04:42 PM CAT

Place

Gorongosa, Mozambique (Google, OSM)
Red-eyed Dove - Photo (c) Paul Cools, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paul Cools
gareth_bain's ID: Red-eyed Dove (Streptopelia semitorquata)
Added on April 11, 2024
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2 photos

What

Cape Shoveler (Spatula smithii)

Observer

moxcalvitiumtorgos

Date

March 30, 2024 12:59 PM SAST

Place

Zaagkuilsdrift (Google, OSM)
Cape Shoveler - Photo (c) Ian White, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
gareth_bain's ID: Cape Shoveler (Spatula smithii)
Added on April 6, 2024
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What

African Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis ssp. rudis)

Observer

wheltsley

Date

April 2, 2024 05:50 PM CAT

Place

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, ZM (Google, OSM)
African Pied Kingfisher - Photo (c) Guenther Eichhorn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Guenther Eichhorn
gareth_bain's ID: African Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis ssp. rudis)
Added on April 2, 2024
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What

African Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis)

Observer

aidanm

Date

April 2, 2024 08:21 AM SAST

Place

Vermont, 7201, South Africa (Google, OSM)
African Swamphen - Photo (c) mikeloomis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by mikeloomis
gareth_bain's ID: African Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis)
Added on April 2, 2024
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Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Observer

aidanm

Date

April 1, 2024 09:04 AM SAST

Place

Vermont, 7201, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Glossy Ibis - Photo (c) bwood708, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by bwood708
gareth_bain's ID: Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
Added on April 2, 2024
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2 photos

What

African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus)

Observer

wheltsley

Date

April 2, 2024 05:51 PM CAT

Place

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, ZM (Google, OSM)
African Sacred Ibis - Photo (c) Emilie Chen, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND)
gareth_bain's ID: African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus)
Added on April 2, 2024
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Mainland White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus ssp. leuconotus)

Observer

aidanm

Date

March 29, 2024 03:02 PM SAST

Place

Vermont, 7201, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Mainland White-backed Duck - Photo (c) magdastlucia, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by magdastlucia
gareth_bain's ID: Mainland White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus ssp. leuconotus)
Added on April 2, 2024
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What

Cape Familiar Chat (Oenanthe familiaris ssp. familiaris)

Observer

devonimer

Date

March 20, 2024 03:44 PM SAST

Place

Table Mountain (Google, OSM)
Cape Familiar Chat - Photo (c) Gigi Laidler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Gigi Laidler
gareth_bain's ID: Cape Familiar Chat (Oenanthe familiaris ssp. familiaris)
Added on April 1, 2024
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Rameron Pigeon (Columba arquatrix)

Observer

elenapolyakova

Date

February 17, 2024 10:22 AM SAST

Place

Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7824, Южная Африка (Google, OSM)
Rameron Pigeon - Photo (c) Carmelo López Abad, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Carmelo López Abad
gareth_bain's ID: Rameron Pigeon (Columba arquatrix)
Added on April 1, 2024
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African Hoopoe (Upupa epops ssp. africana)

Observer

jasonjams

Date

March 31, 2024 08:19 AM SAST

Place

Cola Beach, Sedgefield, 6572, South Africa (Google, OSM)
African Hoopoe - Photo (c) markus lilje, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by markus lilje
gareth_bain's ID: African Hoopoe (Upupa epops ssp. africana)
Added on April 1, 2024
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East African Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides typus ssp. typus)

Observer

trekking_denna

Date

March 2024

Place

KwaZulu-Natal, ZA (Google, OSM)
East African Harrier-Hawk - Photo (c) Gawie Malan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Gawie Malan
gareth_bain's ID: East African Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides typus ssp. typus)
Added on April 1, 2024
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Bright Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus ssp. vicinus)

Observer

lawrencemmartin

Date

September 23, 2023 03:42 PM SAST

Place

Lesotho (Google, OSM)

Description

In Drakensberg Mountains above Sani Pass

Bright Cape Sparrow - Photo (c) fayne, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by fayne
gareth_bain's ID: Bright Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus ssp. vicinus)
Added on April 1, 2024
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