List of birds of South Africa

This article concerns the list of birds from South Africa (country). For the list of birds from Southern Africa (region), see List of Southern African birds.

South Africa is a large country, ranked 25th by size in the world, and is situated in the temperate latitudes and subtropics. Due to a range of climate types present, a patchwork of unique habitat types occur, which contribute to its biodiversity and level of endemism. Offshore, South Africa's territory includes the Prince Edward Islands in the sub-antarctic Indian Ocean, while the submerged though ecologically important Agulhas Bank is for most part inside its territorial waters.

858 species have been recorded including 31 endemics and nine species introduced by man.

The taxonomy of this list adheres to James Clements' Birds of the World: A Checklist, and reflects all changes to that work until January, 2006. Taxonomic changes are on-going. As more research is gathered from studies of distribution, behavior and DNA, the order and number of families and species may change. Furthermore, different approaches to ornithological nomenclature have led to concurrent systems of classification (see Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy).

1 Mainland and its territorial waters
2 Prince Edward Islands
3 Notes
4 References
5 External links

Mainland and its territorial waters

Struthionidae

Ostrich, Struthio camelus

Spheniscidae

King Penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus Rare/Accidental
Rockhopper Penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome Rare/Accidental Vulnerable
Macaroni Penguin, Eudyptes chrysolophus Rare/Accidental Vulnerable
African Penguin, Spheniscus demersus Vulnerable

Podicipedidae

Little Grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis
Great Crested Grebe, Podiceps cristatus
Black-necked Grebe, Podiceps nigricollis

Diomedeidae

Wandering Albatross, Diomedea exulans
Royal Albatross, Diomedea epomophora
Laysan Albatross, Phoebastria immutabilis Rare/Accidental
Grey-headed Albatross, Thalassarche chrysostoma Vulnerable
Black-browed Albatross, Thalassarche melanophris
Buller's Albatross, Thalassarche bulleri Rare/Accidental Vulnerable
Shy Albatross, Thalassarche cauta Near-threatened
Yellow-nosed Albatross, Thalassarche chlororhynchos^[1]
Sooty Albatross, Phoebetria fusca Rare/Accidental Vulnerable
Light-mantled Albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata Rare/Accidental Near-threatened

Procellariidae

Southern Giant Petrel, Macronectes giganteus Vulnerable
Northern Giant Petrel, Macronectes halli Near-threatened
Southern Fulmar, Fulmarus glacialoides
Antarctic Petrel, Thalassoica antarctica Rare/Accidental
Cape Petrel, Daption capense
Great-winged Petrel, Pterodroma macroptera
White-headed Petrel, Pterodroma lessonii
Atlantic Petrel, Pterodroma incerta Rare/Accidental Vulnerable
Soft-plumaged Petrel, Pterodroma mollis
Blue Petrel, Halobaena caerulea
Broad-billed Prion, Pachyptila vittata
Salvin's Prion, Pachyptila salvini
Antarctic Prion, Pachyptila desolata
Slender-billed Prion, Pachyptila belcheri Rare/Accidental
Fulmar Prion, Pachyptila crassirostris
Fairy Prion, Pachyptila turtur
Bulwer's Petrel, Bulweria bulwerii Rare/Accidental
Grey Petrel, Procellaria cinerea Near-threatened
White-chinned Petrel, Procellaria aequinoctialis
Kerguelen Petrel, Lugensa brevirostris
Streaked Shearwater, Calonectris leucomelas Rare/Accidental
Cory's Shearwater, Calonectris diomedea
Flesh-footed Shearwater, Puffinus carneipes
Greater Shearwater, Puffinus gravis
Wedge-tailed Shearwater, Puffinus pacificus
Sooty Shearwater, Puffinus griseus
Manx Shearwater, Puffinus puffinus
Balearic Shearwater, Puffinus mauretanicus Rare/Accidental Near-threatened
Little Shearwater, Puffinus assimilis
Audubon's Shearwater, Puffinus lherminieri Rare/Accidental

Hydrobatidae

Grey-backed Storm-petrel, Garrodia nereis Rare/Accidental Data deficient
Wilson's Storm-petrel, Oceanites oceanicus
White-faced Storm-petrel, Pelagodroma marina Rare/Accidental
Black-bellied Storm-petrel, Fregetta tropica
White-bellied Storm-petrel, Fregetta grallaria Rare/Accidental
European Storm-petrel, Hydrobates pelagicus
Leach's Storm-petrel, Oceanodroma leucorhoa
Matsudaira's Storm-petrel, Oceanodroma matsudairae Rare/Accidental Data deficient

Phaethontidae

Red-billed Tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus Rare/Accidental
Red-tailed Tropicbird, Phaethon rubricauda
White-tailed Tropicbird, Phaethon lepturus Rare/Accidental

Pelecanidae

Great White Pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus
Pink-backed Pelican, Pelecanus rufescens

Sulidae

Cape Gannet, Morus capensis Vulnerable
Australian Gannet, Morus serrator Rare/Accidental
Masked Booby, Sula dactylatra
Red-footed Booby, Sula sula Rare/Accidental
Brown Booby, Sula leucogaster Rare/Accidental

Phalacrocoracidae

White-breasted Cormorant, Phalacrocorax lucidus
Cape Cormorant, Phalacrocorax capensis Endemic Near-threatened
Bank Cormorant, Phalacrocorax neglectus Vulnerable
Reed Cormorant, Phalacrocorax africanus
Crowned Cormorant, Phalacrocorax coronatus Near-threatened

Anhingidae

African Darter, Anhinga rufa

Fregatidae

Great Frigatebird, Fregata minor

Ardeidae

Grey Heron, Ardea cinerea
Black-headed Heron, Ardea melanocephala
Goliath Heron, Ardea goliath
Purple Heron, Ardea purpurea
Great Egret, Ardea alba
Slaty Egret, Egretta vinaceigula Rare/Accidental Vulnerable
Black Heron, Egretta ardesiaca
Intermediate Egret, Egretta intermedia
Little Blue Heron, Egretta caerulea Rare/Accidental
Western Reef Heron, Egretta gularis Rare/Accidental
Snowy Egret, Egretta thula Rare/Accidental
Little Egret, Egretta garzetta
Squacco Heron, Ardeola ralloides
Rufous-bellied Heron, Ardeola rufiventris
Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis
Striated Heron, Butorides striata
Black-crowned Night Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax
White-backed Night Heron, Gorsachius leuconotus
Little Bittern, Ixobrychus minutus
Dwarf Bittern, Ixobrychus sturmii
Great Bittern, Botaurus stellaris

Scopidae

Hamerkop, Scopus umbretta

Ciconiidae

Yellow-billed Stork, Mycteria ibis
African Openbill, Anastomus lamelligerus
Black Stork, Ciconia nigra
Abdim's Stork, Ciconia abdimii
Woolly-necked Stork, Ciconia episcopus
White Stork, Ciconia ciconia
Saddle-billed Stork, Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus

Threskiornithidae

Sacred Ibis, Threskiornis aethiopicus
Southern Bald Ibis, Geronticus calvus Endemic Vulnerable
Hadada Ibis, Bostrychia hagedash
Glossy Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus
African Spoonbill, Platalea alba

Phoenicopteridae

Greater Flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus
Lesser Flamingo, Phoenicopterus minor Near-threatened

Anatidae

Fulvous Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna bicolor
White-faced Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna viduata
White-backed Duck, Thalassornis leuconotus
Mute Swan, Cygnus olor Introduced
Egyptian Goose, Alopochen aegyptiacus
Cape Shelduck, Tadorna cana
Spur-winged Goose, Plectropterus gambensis
Comb Duck, Sarkidiornis melanotos
African Pygmy-goose, Nettapus auritus
African Black Duck, Anas sparsa
Cape Teal, Anas capensis
Yellow-billed Duck, Anas undulata
Northern Pintail, Anas acuta Rare/Accidental
Red-billed Teal, Anas erythrorhyncha
Hottentot Teal, Anas hottentota
Garganey, Anas querquedula Rare/Accidental
Cape Shoveler, Anas smithii
Northern Shoveler, Anas clypeata Rare/Accidental
Southern Pochard, Netta erythrophthalma
Maccoa Duck, Oxyura maccoa

Pandionidae

Osprey, Pandion haliaetus

Accipitridae

African Cuckoo-hawk, Aviceda cuculoides
European Honey Buzzard, Pernis apivorus
Bat Hawk, Macheiramphus alcinus
Black-shouldered Kite, Elanus caeruleus
Black Kite, Milvus migrans
Yellow-billed Kite, Milvus aegyptius (race parasitus)^[2]^[3]
African Fish Eagle, Haliaeetus vocifer
Palm-nut Vulture, Gypohierax angolensis
Hooded Vulture, Necrosyrtes monachus
Bearded Vulture, Gypaetus barbatus
Egyptian Vulture, Neophron percnopterus Rare/Accidental
White-backed Vulture, Gyps africanus
Rüppell's Vulture, Gyps rueppellii Rare/Accidental
Cape Vulture, Gyps coprotheres Vulnerable
Lappet-faced Vulture, Torgos tracheliotus Vulnerable
White-headed Vulture, Trigonoceps occipitalis
Black-breasted Snake Eagle, Circaetus pectoralis
Brown Snake Eagle, Circaetus cinereus
Southern Banded Snake Eagle, Circaetus fasciolatus Near-threatened
Bateleur, Terathopius ecaudatus
Western Marsh Harrier, Circus aeruginosus
African Marsh Harrier, Circus ranivorus
Black Harrier, Circus maurus Vulnerable
Pallid Harrier, Circus macrourus Near-threatened
Montagu's Harrier, Circus pygargus
African Harrier-hawk, Polyboroides typus
Lizard Buzzard, Kaupifalco monogrammicus
Dark Chanting Goshawk, Melierax metabates
Pale Chanting Goshawk, Melierax canorus
Gabar Goshawk, Micronisus gabar
African Goshawk, Accipiter tachiro
Shikra, Accipiter badius
Little Sparrowhawk, Accipiter minullus
Ovambo Sparrowhawk, Accipiter ovampensis
Rufous-chested Sparrowhawk, Accipiter rufiventris
Black Sparrowhawk, Accipiter melanoleucus
Steppe Buzzard, Buteo buteo
Mountain Buzzard, Buteo oreophilus (race trizonatus)^[2]^[4]
Long-legged Buzzard, Buteo rufinus Rare/Accidental
Augur Buzzard, Buteo augur Rare/Accidental
Jackal Buzzard, Buteo rufofuscus
Lesser Spotted Eagle, Aquila pomarina
Tawny Eagle, Aquila rapax
Steppe Eagle, Aquila nipalensis
Wahlberg's Eagle, Aquila wahlbergi
Verreaux's Eagle, Aquila verreauxii
African Hawk-Eagle, Aquila spilogaster
Booted Eagle, Aquila pennatus
Ayres's Hawk-Eagle, Aquila ayresii
Martial Eagle, Polemaetus bellicosus
Long-crested Eagle, Lophaetus occipitalis
Crowned Eagle, Stephanoaetus coronatus

Sagittariidae

Secretary-bird, Sagittarius serpentarius

Falconidae

Pygmy Falcon, Polihierax semitorquatus
Lesser Kestrel, Falco naumanni Vulnerable
Eurasian Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus (race rupicolus)^[2]
Greater Kestrel, Falco rupicoloides
Dickinson's Kestrel, Falco dickinsoni
Red-necked Falcon, Falco chicquera
Red-footed Falcon, Falco vespertinus
Amur Falcon, Falco amurensis
Eleonora's Falcon, Falco eleonorae Rare/Accidental
Sooty Falcon, Falco concolor
Eurasian Hobby, Falco subbuteo
African Hobby, Falco cuvierii
Lanner Falcon, Falco biarmicus
Taita Falcon, Falco fasciinucha Near-threatened
Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus

Phasianidae

Chukar, Alectoris chukar Introduced
Coqui Francolin, Francolinus coqui
Crested Francolin, Francolinus sephaena
Red-winged Francolin, Francolinus levaillantii
Grey-winged Francolin, Francolinus africanus Near-endemic
Shelley's Francolin, Francolinus shelleyi
Orange River Francolin, Francolinus levaillantoides
Red-billed Francolin, Francolinus adspersus
Cape Francolin, Francolinus capensis Endemic
Natal Francolin, Francolinus natalensis
Red-necked Francolin, Francolinus afer
Swainson's Francolin, Francolinus swainsonii
Common Quail, Coturnix coturnix
Harlequin Quail, Coturnix delegorguei
Blue Quail, Coturnix adansonii
Indian Peafowl, Pavo cristatus Introduced

Numididae

Helmeted Guineafowl, Numida meleagris
Crested Guineafowl, Guttera edouardi

Turnicidae

Kurrichane Buttonquail, Turnix sylvaticus
Black-rumped Buttonquail, Turnix hottentotta

Gruidae

Grey Crowned Crane, Balearica regulorum
Blue Crane, Grus paradisea Vulnerable
Wattled Crane, Bugeranus carunculatus Vulnerable

Rallidae

Buff-spotted Flufftail, Sarothrura elegans
Red-chested Flufftail, Sarothrura rufa
Chestnut-headed Flufftail, Sarothrura lugens
Streaky-breasted Flufftail, Sarothrura boehmi Rare/Accidental
Striped Flufftail, Sarothrura affinis
White-winged Flufftail, Sarothrura ayresi Rare/Accidental Endangered
African Rail, Rallus caerulescens
African Crake, Crecopsis egregia
Corn Crake, Crex crex Vulnerable
Black Crake, Amaurornis flavirostris
Baillon's Crake, Porzana pusilla
Spotted Crake, Porzana porzana
Striped Crake, Aenigmatolimnas marginalis
Purple Swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio (race madagascariensis)^[2]
Allen's Gallinule, Porphyrio alleni
American Purple Gallinule, Porphyrio martinica Rare/Accidental
Common Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus
Lesser Moorhen, Gallinula angulata
Red-knobbed Coot, Fulica cristata

Heliornithidae

African Finfoot, Podica senegalensis

Otididae

Kori Bustard, Ardeotis kori (nom. race)^[2]
Ludwig's Bustard, Neotis ludwigii
Stanley Bustard, Neotis denhami Near-threatened
White-bellied Bustard, Eupodotis senegalensis (race barrowii)^[2]
Blue Bustard, Eupodotis caerulescens Endemic Near-threatened
Karoo Bustard, Eupodotis vigorsii
Rüppell's Bustard, Eupodotis rueppellii Rare/Accidental
Red-crested Bustard, Eupodotis ruficrista
Black Bustard, Eupodotis afra Endemic
White-quilled Bustard, Eupodotis afraoides
Black-bellied Bustard, Lissotis melanogaster

Jacanidae

Lesser Jacana, Microparra capensis
African Jacana, Actophilornis africanus

Rostratulidae

Greater Painted-snipe, Rostratula benghalensis

Dromadidae

Crab Plover, Dromas ardeola

Haematopodidae

African Oystercatcher, Haematopus moquini Near-threatened
Eurasian Oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus

Recurvirostridae

Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus
Pied Avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta

Burhinidae

Water Thick-knee, Burhinus vermiculatus
Spotted Thick-knee, Burhinus capensis

Glareolidae

Burchell's Courser, Cursorius rufus
Temminck's Courser, Cursorius temminckii
Double-banded Courser, Smutsornis africanus
Three-banded Courser, Rhinoptilus cinctus Rare/Accidental
Bronze-winged Courser, Rhinoptilus chalcopterus
Collared Pratincole, Glareola pratincola
Black-winged Pratincole, Glareola nordmanni Data deficient
Rock Pratincole, Glareola nuchalis Rare/Accidental

Charadriidae

Long-toed Lapwing, Vanellus crassirostris Rare/Accidental
Blacksmith Lapwing, Vanellus armatus
White-headed Lapwing, Vanellus albiceps
Senegal Lapwing, Vanellus lugubris
Black-winged Lapwing, Vanellus melanopterus
Crowned Lapwing, Vanellus coronatus
African Wattled Lapwing, Vanellus senegallus
Pacific Golden Plover, Pluvialis fulva Rare/Accidental
American Golden Plover, Pluvialis dominica Rare/Accidental
Grey Plover, Pluvialis squatarola
Ringed Plover, Charadrius hiaticula
Kittlitz's Plover, Charadrius pecuarius
Three-banded Plover, Charadrius tricollaris
White-fronted Plover, Charadrius marginatus
Chestnut-banded Plover, Charadrius pallidus
Kentish Plover, Charadrius alexandrinus Rare/Accidental
Lesser Sand Plover, Charadrius mongolus
Greater Sand Plover, Charadrius leschenaultii
Caspian Plover, Charadrius asiaticus

Scolopacidae

African Snipe, Gallinago nigripennis
Great Snipe, Gallinago media Rare/Accidental Near-threatened
Black-tailed Godwit, Limosa limosa
Hudsonian Godwit, Limosa haemastica Rare/Accidental
Bar-tailed Godwit, Limosa lapponica
Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus
Eurasian Curlew, Numenius arquata
Spotted Redshank, Tringa erythropus Rare/Accidental
Common Redshank, Tringa totanus Rare/Accidental
Marsh Sandpiper, Tringa stagnatilis
Common Greenshank, Tringa nebularia
Greater Yellowlegs, Tringa melanoleuca Rare/Accidental
Lesser Yellowlegs, Tringa flavipes Rare/Accidental
Green Sandpiper, Tringa ochropus
Wood Sandpiper, Tringa glareola
Terek Sandpiper, Xenus cinereus
Common Sandpiper, Actitis hypoleucos
Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres
Great Knot, Calidris tenuirostris Rare/Accidental
Red Knot, Calidris canutus
Sanderling, Calidris alba
Red-necked Stint, Calidris ruficollis Rare/Accidental
Little Stint, Calidris minuta
Temminck's Stint, Calidris temminckii Rare/Accidental
Long-toed Stint, Calidris subminuta Rare/Accidental
White-rumped Sandpiper, Calidris fuscicollis Rare/Accidental
Baird's Sandpiper, Calidris bairdii Rare/Accidental
Pectoral Sandpiper, Calidris melanotos Rare/Accidental
Curlew Sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea
Dunlin, Calidris alpina Rare/Accidental
Broad-billed Sandpiper, Limicola falcinellus Rare/Accidental
Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Tryngites subruficollis Rare/Accidental Near-threatened
Ruff, Philomachus pugnax
Wilson's Phalarope, Phalaropus tricolor Rare/Accidental
Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus
Red Phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius

Chionididae

Snowy Sheathbill, Chionis alba Rare/Accidental

Stercorariidae

South Polar Skua, Stercorarius maccormicki Rare/Accidental
Brown Skua, Stercorarius antarctica
Pomarine Skua, Stercorarius pomarinus
Arctic Skua, Stercorarius parasiticus
Long-tailed Skua, Stercorarius longicaudus

Laridae

Kelp Gull, Larus dominicanus (race vetula)^[2]
Herring Gull, Larus argentatus
Lesser Black-backed Gull, Larus fuscus
Heuglin's Gull, Larus heuglini Rare/Accidental
Caspian Gull, Larus cachinnans Rare/Accidental
Grey-headed Gull, Larus cirrocephalus
Hartlaub's Gull, Larus hartlaubii
Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus Rare/Accidental
Franklin's Gull, Larus pipixcan Rare/Accidental
Sabine's Gull, Larus sabini
Black-legged Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla Rare/Accidental

Sternidae

Gull-billed Tern, Gelochelidon nilotica Rare/Accidental
Caspian Tern, Hydroprogne caspia
Lesser Crested Tern, Sterna bengalensis
Sandwich Tern, Sterna sandvicensis
Great Crested Tern, Sterna bergii
Roseate Tern, Sterna dougallii
Black-naped Tern, Sterna sumatrana Rare/Accidental
Common Tern, Sterna hirundo
Arctic Tern, Sterna paradisaea
Antarctic Tern, Sterna vittata
White-cheeked Tern, Sterna repressa Rare/Accidental
Little Tern, Sternula albifrons
Damara Tern, Sternula balaenarum Near-threatened
Bridled Tern, Onychoprion anaethetus Rare/Accidental
Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscata
Whiskered Tern, Chlidonias hybridus
White-winged Tern, Chlidonias leucopterus
Black Tern, Chlidonias niger
Lesser Noddy, Anous tenuirostris Rare/Accidental
Brown Noddy, Anous stolidus Rare/Accidental

Rynchopidae

African Skimmer, Rynchops flavirostris Near-threatened

Pteroclidae

Namaqua Sandgrouse, Pterocles namaqua
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, Pterocles gutturalis
Double-banded Sandgrouse, Pterocles bicinctus
Burchell's Sandgrouse, Pterocles burchelli

Columbidae

Rock Pigeon, Columba livia Introduced
Speckled Pigeon, Columba guinea
African Olive Pigeon, Columba arquatrix
Delegorgue's Pigeon, Columba delegorguei
Lemon Dove, Columba larvata
Eurasian Turtle Dove, Streptopelia turtur Rare/Accidental
Mourning Collared Dove, Streptopelia decipiens
Red-eyed Dove, Streptopelia semitorquata
Ring-necked Dove, Streptopelia capicola
Laughing Dove, Streptopelia senegalensis
Emerald-spotted Wood Dove, Turtur chalcospilos
Blue-spotted Wood Dove, Turtur afer
Tambourine Dove, Turtur tympanistria
Namaqua Dove, Oena capensis
African Green Pigeon, Treron calva

Psittacidae

Rose-ringed Parakeet, Psittacula krameri Introduced
Peach-faced Lovebird, Agapornis roseicollis
Brown-necked Parrot, Poicephalus fuscicollis
Cape Parrot, Poicephalus robustus
Meyer's Parrot, Poicephalus meyeri
Brown-headed Parrot, Poicephalus cryptoxanthus

Musophagidae

Livingstone's Turaco, Tauraco livingstonii
Knysna Turaco, Tauraco corythaix
Purple-crested Turaco, Tauraco porphyreolophus
Grey Go-away-bird, Corythaixoides concolor

Cuculidae

Pied Cuckoo, Clamator jacobinus
Levaillant's Cuckoo, Clamator levaillantii
Great Spotted Cuckoo, Clamator glandarius
Thick-billed Cuckoo, Pachycoccyx audeberti
Red-chested Cuckoo, Cuculus solitarius
Black Cuckoo, Cuculus clamosus
Common Cuckoo, Cuculus canorus
African Cuckoo, Cuculus gularis
Lesser Cuckoo, Cuculus poliocephalus Rare/Accidental
Madagascar Cuckoo, Cuculus rochii Rare/Accidental
Klaas's Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx klaas
African Emerald Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx cupreus
Dideric Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx caprius
Yellowbill, Ceuthmochares aereus
Black Coucal, Centropus grillii
Senegal Coucal, Centropus senegalensis
White-browed Coucal, Centropus superciliosus

Tytonidae

African Grass Owl, Tyto capensis
Barn Owl, Tyto alba

Strigidae

African Scops Owl, Otus senegalensis
Southern White-faced Owl, Ptilopsis granti
Cape Eagle-owl, Bubo capensis
Spotted Eagle-owl, Bubo africanus
Verreaux's Eagle-owl, Bubo lacteus
Pel's Fishing-owl, Scotopelia peli
African Wood Owl, Strix woodfordii
Pearl-spotted Owlet, Glaucidium perlatum
African Barred Owlet, Glaucidium capense
Marsh Owl, Asio capensis

Caprimulgidae

Eurasian Nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar, Caprimulgus rufigena
Fiery-necked Nightjar, Caprimulgus pectoralis
Swamp Nightjar, Caprimulgus natalensis
Freckled Nightjar, Caprimulgus tristigma
Square-tailed Nightjar, Caprimulgus fossii
Pennant-winged Nightjar, Macrodipteryx vexillarius

Apodidae

Mottled Spinetail, Telacanthura ussheri
Bat-like Spinetail, Neafrapus boehmi
African Palm Swift, Cypsiurus parvus
Alpine Swift, Tachymarptis melba
Mottled Swift, Tachymarptis aequatorialis
Common Swift, Apus apus
Pallid Swift, Apus pallidus Rare/Accidental
African Swift, Apus barbatus
Bradfield's Swift, Apus bradfieldi
Little Swift, Apus affinis
Horus Swift, Apus horus
White-rumped Swift, Apus caffer

Coliidae

Speckled Mousebird, Colius striatus
White-backed Mousebird, Colius colius
Red-faced Mousebird, Urocolius indicus

Trogonidae

Narina Trogon, Apaloderma narina

Alcedinidae

Half-collared Kingfisher, Alcedo semitorquata
Malachite Kingfisher, Alcedo cristata
African Pygmy Kingfisher, Ispidina picta

Halcyonidae

Grey-headed Kingfisher, Halcyon leucocephala
Woodland Kingfisher, Halcyon senegalensis
Mangrove Kingfisher, Halcyon senegaloides
Brown-hooded Kingfisher, Halcyon albiventris
Striped Kingfisher, Halcyon chelicuti

Cerylidae

Giant Kingfisher, Megaceryle maximus
Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis

Meropidae

White-fronted Bee-eater, Merops bullockoides
Little Bee-eater, Merops pusillus
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, Merops hirundineus
White-throated Bee-eater, Merops albicollis Rare/Accidental
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Merops persicus
Madagascar Bee-eater, Merops superciliosus Rare/Accidental
European Bee-eater, Merops apiaster
Southern Carmine Bee-eater, Merops nubicoides

Coraciidae

European Roller, Coracias garrulus
Lilac-breasted Roller, Coracias caudata
Racket-tailed Roller, Coracias spatulata Rare/Accidental
Rufous-crowned Roller, Coracias naevia
Broad-billed Roller, Eurystomus glaucurus

Upupidae

Hoopoe, Upupa epops

Phoeniculidae

Green Woodhoopoe, Phoeniculus purpureus
Common Scimitar-bill, Rhinopomastus cyanomelas

Bucerotidae

Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrorhynchus
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill, Tockus leucomelas
Crowned Hornbill, Tockus alboterminatus
African Grey Hornbill, Tockus nasutus
Trumpeter Hornbill, Ceratogymna bucinator
Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Ceratogymna brevis Rare/Accidental
Southern Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus leadbeateri

Capitonidae

White-eared Barbet, Stactolaema leucotis
Green Barbet, Stactolaema olivacea
Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus bilineatus
Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus chrysoconus
Red-fronted Tinkerbird, Pogoniulus pusillus
Pied Barbet, Tricholaema leucomelas
Black-collared Barbet, Lybius torquatus
Crested Barbet, Trachyphonus vaillantii

Indicatoridae

Scaly-throated Honeyguide, Indicator variegatus
Greater Honeyguide, Indicator indicator
Lesser Honeyguide, Indicator minor
Wahlberg's Honeyguide, Prodotiscus regulus

Picidae

Rufous-necked Wryneck, Jynx ruficollis
Bennett's Woodpecker, Campethera bennettii
Golden-tailed Woodpecker, Campethera abingoni
Knysna Woodpecker, Campethera notata Endemic Near-threatened
Ground Woodpecker, Geocolaptes olivaceus Endemic
Cardinal Woodpecker, Dendropicos fuscescens
Bearded Woodpecker, Dendropicos namaquus
Olive Woodpecker, Dendropicos griseocephalus (nom. race)^[4]

Eurylaimidae

African Broadbill, Smithornis capensis

Pittidae

African Pitta, Pitta angolensis

Alaudidae

Monotonous Lark, Mirafra passerina
Melodious Lark, Mirafra cheniana Near-threatened
Rufous-naped Lark, Mirafra africana
Flappet Lark, Mirafra rufocinnamomea
Cape Clapper Lark, Mirafra apiata
Eastern Clapper Lark, Mirafra fasciolata
Sabota Lark, Calendulauda sabota
Fawn-colored Lark, Calendulauda africanoides
Red Lark, Calendulauda burra Endemic Vulnerable
Karoo Lark, Calendulauda albescens Endemic
Barlow's Lark, Calendulauda barlowi
Dune Lark, Calendulauda erythrochlamys
Dusky Lark, Pinarocorys nigricans
Rudd's Lark, Heteromirafra ruddi Endemic Vulnerable
Cape Long-billed Lark, Certhilauda curvirostris Endemic
Algulhas Long-billed Lark, Certhilauda brevirostris Endemic Near-threatened
Eastern Long-billed Lark, Certhilauda semitorquata Endemic
Karoo Long-billed Lark, Certhilauda subcoronata
Short-clawed Lark, Certhilauda chuana
Spike-heeled Lark, Chersomanes albofasciata
Black-eared Sparrow-lark, Eremopterix australis
Chestnut-backed Sparrow-lark, Eremopterix leucotis
Grey-backed Sparrow-lark, Eremopterix verticalis
Red-capped Lark, Calandrella cinerea
Pink-billed Lark, Spizocorys conirostris
Botha's Lark, Spizocorys fringillaris Endemic Endangered
Sclater's Lark, Spizocorys sclateri Near-threatened
Stark's Lark, Spizocorys starki
Large-billed Lark, Galerida magnirostris

Hirundinidae

Sand Martin, Riparia riparia
Brown-throated Sand Martin, Riparia paludicola
Banded Martin, Riparia cincta
Grey-rumped Swallow, Pseudhirundo griseopyga
Rock Martin, Ptyonoprogne fuligula
Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica
White-throated Swallow, Hirundo albigularis
Wire-tailed Swallow, Hirundo smithii
Blue Swallow, Hirundo atrocaerulea Vulnerable
Pearl-breasted Swallow, Hirundo dimidiata
Greater Striped Swallow, Cecropis cucullata
Lesser Striped Swallow, Cecropis abyssinica
Rufous-chested Swallow, Cecropis semirufa
Mosque Swallow, Cecropis senegalensis
South African Swallow, Petrochelidon spilodera
House Martin, Delichon urbica
Black Saw-wing, Psalidoprocne pristoptera

Motacillidae

African Pied Wagtail, Motacilla aguimp
Cape Wagtail, Motacilla capensis
Yellow Wagtail, Motacilla flava
Grey Wagtail, Motacilla cinerea Rare/Accidental
Mountain Wagtail, Motacilla clara
Golden Pipit, Tmetothylacus tenellus Rare/Accidental
Yellow-throated Longclaw, Macronyx croceus
Orange-throated Longclaw, Macronyx capensis
Rosy-throated Longclaw, Macronyx ameliae
Yellow-breasted Pipit, Hemimacronyx chloris Endemic Vulnerable
Striped Pipit, Anthus lineiventris
Yellow-tufted Pipit, Anthus crenatus Endemic
Mountain Pipit, Anthus hoeschi
Plain-backed Pipit, Anthus leucophrys
Long-tailed Pipit, Anthus longicaudatus Endemic Data deficient
Buffy Pipit, Anthus vaalensis
African Pipit, Anthus cinnamomeus
Long-billed Pipit, Anthus similis
Short-tailed Pipit, Anthus brachyurus
Bushveld Pipit, Anthus caffer
Tree Pipit, Anthus trivialis
Red-throated Pipit, Anthus cervinus Rare/Accidental
Kimberley Pipit, Anthus pseudosimilis

Campephagidae

White-breasted Cuckoo-shrike, Coracina pectoralis
Grey Cuckoo-shrike, Coracina caesia
Black Cuckoo-shrike, Campephaga flava

Pycnonotidae

Common Bulbul, Pycnonotus barbatus
Black-fronted Bulbul, Pycnonotus nigricans
Cape Bulbul, Pycnonotus capensis Endemic
Sombre Greenbul, Andropadus importunus
Yellow-bellied Greenbul, Chlorocichla flaviventris
Terrestrial Brownbul, Phyllastrephus terrestris
Yellow-streaked Bulbul, Phyllastrephus flavostriatus
Eastern Nicator, Nicator gularis

Turdidae

Cape Rock Thrush, Monticola rupestris Endemic
Sentinel Rock Thrush, Monticola explorator
Short-toed Rock Thrush, Monticola brevipes
Orange Ground Thrush, Zoothera gurneyi
Spotted Ground Thrush, Zoothera guttata (nom. race)^[4] Endangered
Groundscraper Thrush, Psophocichla litsipsirupa
Olive Thrush, Turdus olivaceus
Kurrichane Thrush, Turdus libonyanus

Cisticolidae

Red-faced Cisticola, Cisticola erythrops
Lazy Cisticola, Cisticola aberrans (nom. race)^[2]
Rattling Cisticola, Cisticola chiniana
Tinkling Cisticola, Cisticola rufilatus
Red-headed Cisticola, Cisticola subruficapillus
Wailing Cisticola, Cisticola lais
Winding Cisticola, Cisticola galactotes
Tinkling Cisticola, Cisticola tinniens
Croaking Cisticola, Cisticola natalensis
Piping Cisticola, Cisticola fulvicapillus
Zitting Cisticola, Cisticola juncidis
Desert Cisticola, Cisticola aridulus
Cloud Cisticola, Cisticola textrix
Pectoral-patch Cisticola, Cisticola brunnescens
Pale-crowned Cisticola, Cisticola cinnamomeus (race egregius)^[4]
Wing-snapping Cisticola, Cisticola ayresii
Tawny-flanked Prinia, Prinia subflava
Black-chested Prinia, Prinia flavicans
Karoo Prinia, Prinia maculosa
Drakensberg Prinia, Prinia hypoxantha
Namaqua Prinia, Prinia substriata
Red-winged Prinia, Prinia erythroptera
Rufous-eared Warbler, Malcorus pectoralis
Bar-throated Apalis, Apalis thoracica
Yellow-breasted Apalis, Apalis flavida
Rudd's Apalis, Apalis ruddi
Green-backed Camaroptera, Camaroptera brachyura
Miombo Camaroptera, Calamonastes undosus
Barred Camaroptera, Calamonastes fasciolatus
Cinnamon-breasted Warbler, Euryptila subcinnamomea

Sylviidae

Little Rush-Warbler, Bradypterus baboecala
Knysna Scrub Warbler, Bradypterus sylvaticus Endemic Vulnerable
African Scrub Warbler, Bradypterus barratti
Victorin's Warbler, Cryptillas victorini Endemic
Cape Grassbird, Sphenoeacus afer
River Warbler, Locustella fluviatilis
Sedge Warbler, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus
Reed Warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus
African Reed Warbler, Acrocephalus baeticatus
Marsh Warbler, Acrocephalus palustris
Great Reed Warbler, Acrocephalus arundinaceus
Basra Reed Warbler, Acrocephalus griseldis Rare/Accidental Near-threatened
Lesser Swamp Warbler, Acrocephalus gracilirostris
Olive-tree Warbler, Hippolais olivetorum
Icterine Warbler, Hippolais icterina
African Yellow Warbler, Chloropeta natalensis
Yellow-bellied Eremomela, Eremomela icteropygialis
Green-capped Eremomela, Eremomela scotops
Yellow-rumped Eremomela, Eremomela gregalis
Burnt-necked Eremomela, Eremomela usticollis
Cape Crombec, Sylvietta rufescens
Yellow-throated Wood Warbler, Phylloscopus ruficapillus
Willow Warbler, Phylloscopus trochilus
Southern Hyliota, Hyliota australis
Fan-tailed Grassbird, Schoenicola brevirostris
Blackcap, Sylvia atricapilla Rare/Accidental
Garden Warbler, Sylvia borin
Greater Whitethroat, Sylvia communis
Layard's Tit-Babbler, Parisoma layardi
Rufous-vented Tit-Babbler, Parisoma subcaeruleum

Muscicapidae

Pale Flycatcher, Bradornis pallidus
Chat Flycatcher, Bradornis infuscatus
Marico Flycatcher, Bradornis mariquensis
Southern Black Flycatcher, Melaenornis pammelaina
Fiscal Flycatcher, Sigelus silens
Spotted Flycatcher, Muscicapa striata
African Dusky Flycatcher, Muscicapa adusta
Ashy Flycatcher, Muscicapa caerulescens
Grey Tit-flycatcher, Myioparus plumbeus
Fairy Flycatcher, Stenostira scita
Collared Flycatcher, Ficedula albicollis
White-starred Robin, Pogonocichla stellata
Thrush Nightingale, Luscinia luscinia Rare/Accidental
Cape Robin-chat, Cossypha caffra
White-throated Robin-chat, Cossypha humeralis
White-browed Robin-chat, Cossypha heuglini
Red-capped Robin-chat, Cossypha natalensis
Chorister Robin-chat, Cossypha dichroa
Collared Palm Thrush, Cichladusa arquata
Bearded Scrub-robin, Cercotrichas quadrivirgata
Brown Scrub-robin, Cercotrichas signata
Red-backed Scrub-robin, Cercotrichas leucophrys
Kalahari Scrub-robin, Cercotrichas paena
Karoo Scrub-robin, Cercotrichas coryphaeus
Common Redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus Rare/Accidental
Whinchat, Saxicola rubetra
African Stonechat, Saxicola torquata
Buff-streaked Bushchat, Saxicola bifasciata
Mountain Wheatear, Oenanthe monticola
Northern Wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe Rare/Accidental
Pied Wheatear, Oenanthe pleschanka Rare/Accidental
Capped Wheatear, Oenanthe pileata
Sickle-winged Chat, Cercomela sinuata
Karoo Chat, Cercomela schlegelii
Tractrac Chat, Cercomela tractrac
Familiar Chat, Cercomela familiaris
Southern Anteater Chat, Myrmecocichla formicivora
White-headed Black-chat, Myrmecocichla arnotti
Mocking Cliff-chat, Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris

Platysteiridae

Black-throated Wattle-eye, Platysteira peltata
Cape Batis, Batis capensis
Woodward's Batis, Batis fratrum
Chinspot Batis, Batis molitor
Pririt Batis, Batis pririt

Monarchidae

Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher, Trochocercus cyanomelas
African Paradise Flycatcher, Terpsiphone viridis

Timaliidae

Southern Pied Babbler, Turdoides bicolor
Arrow-marked Babbler, Turdoides jardineii
Bush Blackcap, Lioptilus nigricapillus Near-threatened

Chaetopidae

Cape Rock-jumper, Chaetops frenatus Endemic
Drakensberg Rockjumper, Chaetops aurantius Endemic

Paridae

Southern Black Tit, Melaniparus niger
Ashy Tit, Melaniparus cinerascens
Grey Tit, Melaniparus afer

Remizidae

African Penduline Tit, Anthoscopus caroli
Southern Penduline Tit, Anthoscopus minutus

Nectariniidae

Plain-backed Sunbird, Anthreptes reichenowi Rare/Accidental Near-threatened
Collared Sunbird, Hedydipna collaris
Orange-breasted Sunbird, Anthobaphes violacea Endemic
Olive Sunbird, Cyanomitra olivacea^[5]
Mouse-colored Sunbird, Cyanomitra veroxii
Amethyst Sunbird, Chalcomitra amethystina
Scarlet-chested Sunbird, Chalcomitra senegalensis
Malachite Sunbird, Nectarinia famosa
Southern Double-collared Sunbird, Cinnyris chalybeus
Neergaard's Sunbird, Cinnyris neergaardi Near-threatened
Greater Double-collared Sunbird, Cinnyris afer
Marico Sunbird, Cinnyris mariquensis
Purple-banded Sunbird, Cinnyris bifasciatus
White-breasted Sunbird, Cinnyris talatala
Variable Sunbird, Cinnyris venustus Rare/Accidental
Dusky Sunbird, Cinnyris fuscus

Zosteropidae

African Yellow White-eye, Zosterops senegalensis
Cape White-eye, Zosterops pallidus

Promeropidae

Gurney's Sugarbird, Promerops gurneyi
Cape Sugarbird, Promerops cafer Endemic

Oriolidae

Eurasian Golden Oriole, Oriolus oriolus
African Golden Oriole, Oriolus auratus
African Black-headed Oriole, Oriolus larvatus

Laniidae

Red-backed Shrike, Lanius collurio
Lesser Grey Shrike, Lanius minor
Common Fiscal, Lanius collaris
Magpie Shrike, Corvinella melanoleuca
White-crowned Shrike, Eurocephalus anguitimens

Malaconotidae

Brubru, Nilaus afer
Black-backed Puffback, Dryoscopus cubla
Black-crowned Tchagra, Tchagra senegala
Brown-crowned Tchagra, Tchagra australis
Southern Tchagra, Tchagra tchagra
Tropical Boubou, Laniarius aethiopicus
Southern Boubou, Laniarius ferrugineus
Crimson-breasted Gonolek, Laniarius atrococcineus
Bokmakierie, Telophorus zeylonus
Orange-breasted Bush-Shrike, Telophorus sulfureopectus
Olive Bushshrike, Telophorus olivaceus
Black-fronted Bushshrike, Telophorus nigrifrons
Four-colored Bushshrike, Telophorus viridis
Grey-headed Bushshrike, Malaconotus blanchoti

Prionopidae

White Helmetshrike, Prionops plumatus
Retz's Helmetshrike, Prionops retzii
Chestnut-fronted Helmetshrike, Prionops scopifrons

Dicruridae

Square-tailed Drongo, Dicrurus ludwigii
Fork-tailed Drongo, Dicrurus adsimilis

Corvidae

House Crow, Corvus splendens Introduced
Cape Crow, Corvus capensis
Pied Crow, Corvus albus
White-necked Raven, Corvus albicollis

Sturnidae

Common Myna, Acridotheres tristis Introduced
European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris Introduced
Wattled Starling, Creatophora cinerea
Cape Glossy-starling, Lamprotornis nitens
Greater Blue-eared Glossy Starling, Lamprotornis chalybaeus
Meves's Glossy Starling, Lamprotornis mevesii
Burchell's Glossy Starling, Lamprotornis australis
Black-bellied Glossy Starling, Lamprotornis corruscus
Violet-backed Starling, Cinnyricinclus leucogaster
African Pied Starling, Spreo bicolor
Red-winged Starling, Onychognathus morio
Pale-winged Starling, Onychognathus nabouroup
Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus
Yellow-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus africanus

Ploceidae

Red-billed Buffalo Weaver, Bubalornis niger
Scaly-feathered Weaver, Sporopipes squamifrons
White-browed Sparrow-Weaver, Plocepasser mahali
Sociable Weaver, Philetairus socius
Lesser Masked Weaver, Ploceus intermedius
Spectacled Weaver, Ploceus ocularis
Cape Weaver, Ploceus capensis Endemic
Holub's Golden Weaver, Ploceus xanthops
Southern Brown-throated Weaver, Ploceus xanthopterus
Southern Masked Weaver, Ploceus velatus
Village Weaver, Ploceus cucullatus
Dark-backed Weaver, Ploceus bicolor
Red-headed Weaver, Anaplectes rubriceps
Red-headed Quelea, Quelea erythrops
Red-billed Quelea, Quelea quelea
Yellow-crowned Bishop, Euplectes afer
Red Bishop, Euplectes orix
Yellow Bishop, Euplectes capensis
Fan-tailed Widowbird, Euplectes axillaris
White-winged Widowbird, Euplectes albonotatus
Red-collared Widowbird, Euplectes ardens
Long-tailed Widowbird, Euplectes progne
Thick-billed Weaver, Amblyospiza albifrons

Estrildidae

Orange-winged Pytilia, Pytilia afra Rare/Accidental
Green-winged Pytilia, Pytilia melba
Green-backed Twinspot, Mandingoa nitidula
Peters's Twinspot, Hypargos niveoguttatus
Pink-throated Twinspot, Hypargos margaritatus
Red-billed Firefinch, Lagonosticta senegala
African Firefinch, Lagonosticta rubricata
Jameson's Firefinch, Lagonosticta rhodopareia
Blue-breasted Cordonbleu, Uraeginthus angolensis
Violet-eared Waxbill, Uraeginthus granatina
Black-tailed Waxbill, Estrilda perreini
Yellow-bellied Waxbill, Estrilda quartinia
Swee Waxbill, Estrilda melanotis
Common Waxbill, Estrilda astrild
Black-cheeked Waxbill, Estrilda erythronotos
Zebra Waxbill, Sporaeginthus subflavus
African Quailfinch, Ortygospiza fuscocrissa
Bronze Mannikin, Spermestes cucullatus
Black-and-white Mannikin, Spermestes bicolor
Magpie Mannikin, Spermestes fringilloides
Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata
Red-headed Finch, Amadina erythrocephala

Viduidae

Village Indigobird, Vidua chalybeata
Variable Indigobird, Vidua funerea
Purple Indigobird, Vidua purpurascens
Pale-winged Indigobird, Vidua wilsoni
Shaft-tailed Whydah, Vidua regia
Pin-tailed Whydah, Vidua macroura
Eastern Paradise Whydah, Vidua paradisaea
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah, Vidua obtusa Rare/Accidental

Emberizidae

Lark-like Bunting, Emberiza impetuani
Cinnamon-breasted Bunting, Emberiza tahapisi
Cape Bunting, Emberiza capensis
Golden-breasted Bunting, Emberiza flaviventris

Fringillidae

Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs Introduced
Cape Canary, Serinus canicollis
Forest Canary, Serinus scotops Endemic
Black-throated Canary, Serinus atrogularis
Lemon-breasted Seedeater, Serinus citrinipectus
Yellow-fronted Canary, Serinus mozambicus
Yellow Canary, Serinus flaviventris
Brimstone Canary, Serinus sulphuratus
White-throated Canary, Serinus albogularis
Streaky-headed Seedeater, Serinus gularis
Black-eared Seedeater, Serinus mennelli
Protea Canary, Serinus leucopterus Endemic
Cape Siskin, Pseudochloroptila totta Endemic
Drakensberg Siskin, Pseudochloroptila symonsi Endemic
Black-headed Canary, Alario alario
Damara Canary, Alario leucolaema

Passeridae

House Sparrow, Passer domesticus Introduced
Great Rufous Sparrow, Passer motitensis
Cape Sparrow, Passer melanurus
Southern Grey-headed Sparrow, Passer diffusus
Yellow-throated Petronia, Petronia superciliaris

Prince Edward Islands

Note: All but the accidentals are breeders