Trip from South Africa to Egypt - and beyond?
October 2003 - February 2004
List of species seen on trip
Note: where sub-species are highlighted in red, I have not yet checked exactly which one is being referred to yet.
1. Crested Francolin Francolinus sephaena granti
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
2. Orange River Francolin Francolinus levaillantoides lorti (Archer's Francolin)
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
3. Yellow-necked Francolin Francolinus leucoscepus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
4. Red-necked Spurfowl Francolinus afer melanogaster
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
5. Chestnut-naped Francolin Francolinus castaneicollis castaneicollis
23 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the highlands west of Dire Dawa.
6. Common Quail Coturnix coturnix coturnix
18 Dec 2003 & 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia) - very common.
7. Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris mitrata
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
8. Vulturine Guineafowl Acryllium vulturinum
12 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia - between Isiolo and Marsabit, common
9. Fulvous Tree Duck Dendrocygna bicolor
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia) - several hundred.
10. White-faced Tree Duck Dendrocygna viduata
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia) - several thousand.
11. Blue-winged Goose Cyanochen cyanopterus
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - several pairs between the Nile Gorge and Bahir Dar.
12. Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
13. Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis gambensis
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
14. Knob-billed Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos melanotos
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
15. Pygmy Goose Nettapus auritus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
16. Gadwall Anas strepera
24 Dec 2003 & 01 Jan 2004 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar.
17. Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope
24 Dec 2003 & 01 Jan 2004 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar.
18. African Black Duck Anas sparsa leucostigma
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - seen a stream between Debre Marcos and Bahir Dar
19. Yellow-billed Duck Anas undulata undulata
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
A. u. rueppelli
24 Dec 2003 & 01 Jan 2004 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
20. Cape Shoveler Anas smithi
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
21. Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata
24 Dec 2003 & 01 Jan 2004 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar - thousands.
22. Northern Pintail Anas acuta acuta
24 Dec 2003 & 1 Jan 2004 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar - thousands.
23. Garganey Anas querquedula
24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar - less than 100.
24. Teal Anas crecca
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia) - less than a hundred.
25. Southern Pochard Netta erythrophthalma brunnea
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia) - about 100.
26. Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia) - one amongst the Southern Pochard.
24 Dec 2003 & 01 Jan 2004 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar - about 20.
27. Kurrichane Button-Quail Turnix sylvatica leptirana
18 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia) - several.
28. Greater Honeyguide Indicator indicator
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
29. European Wryneck Jynx torquilla torquilla
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
30. Red-throated Wryneck Jynx ruficollis aequatorialis
13 Dec 2003 & 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
31. Reichenow's Woodpecker Campethera scriptoricauda
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - seen several times.
32. Little-spotted Woodpecker Campethera cailliautii loveridgei
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - seen daily.
33. Cardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens hartlaubii
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
D. f. massaicus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
34. Bearded Woodpecker Dendropicos namaquus namaquus
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - seen twice.
35. Stierling's Woodpecker Dendropicos stierlingi
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi) - seen twice.
36. Whyte's Barbet Stactolaema whytii angoniensis
08 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi) - only seen once.
37. Green Barbet Stactolaema olivacea belcheri
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique) - common.
38. Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird Pogoniulus chrysoconus extoni
08 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
39. Black-throated Barbet Tricholaema melanocephala melanocephala
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
40. Black-collared Barbet Lybius torquatus vivacens
09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
41. Crested Barbet Trachyphonus vaillantii suahelicus
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
42. Red-billed Hornbill Tockus erythrorhynchus erythrorhynchus (Northern Red-billed Hornbill)
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 & 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
26 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
43. Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbill Tockus flavirostris
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
44. Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill Tockus leucomelas
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
45. Von der Decken's Hornbill Tockus deckeni
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
46. Crowned Hornbill Tockus alboterminatus
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
47. Hemprich's Hornbill Tockus hemprichii
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
48. African Grey Hornbill Tockus nasutus nasutus
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
49. Pale-billed Hornbill Tockus pallidirostris neumanni
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
50. Silvery-checked Hornbill Ceratogymna brevis
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
51. Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops epops
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
U. e. africana (African Hoopoe)
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
U. e. senegalensis (African Hoopoe)
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
U. e. waibeli (African Hoopoe)
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
52. Red-billed Wood-Hoopoe Phoeniculus purpureus marwitzi
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
P. p. niloticus
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
53. Scimitarbill Rhinopomastus cyanomelas shalowi
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
54. Abyssinian Scimitarbill Rhinopomastus minor cabanisi
13 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
55. European Roller Coracias garrulus garrulus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
56. Abyssinian Roller Coracias abyssinica
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
57. Malachite Kingfisher Corythornis cristata galerita
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
58. Pygmy Kingfisher Ispidina picta natalensis
13 Dec 2003 & 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
59. Grey-headed Kingfisher Halcyon leucocephala pallidiventris
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
60. Woodland Kingfisher Halcyon senegalensis senegalensis
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
61. Striped Kingfisher Halcyon chelicuti chelicuti
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
62. Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
63. Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus cyanostictus
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
64. Somali Bee-eater Merops revoilii
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
65. European Bee-eater Merops apiaster
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
66. Northern Carmine Bee-eater Merops nubicus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
67. Speckled Mousebird Colius striatus simulans
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
C. s. rhodesiae
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
C. s. affinis
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
C. s. kikuyensis
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
C. s. leucotis
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
C. s. hilgerti
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
68. White-headed Mousebird Colius leucocephalus turneri
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
69. Blue-naped Mousebird Urocolius macrourus pulcher
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
U. m. abyssinicus
18 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
U. m. massaicus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
70. Red-chested Cuckoo Cuculus solitarius solitarius
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
71. Black Cuckoo Cuculus clamosus clamosus
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
72. Klaas's Cuckoo Chrysococcyx klaas
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
73. Diederik Cuckoo Chrysococcyx caprius
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
74. Coppery-tailed Coucal Centropus cupreicaudus songweensis
10 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia - seen just south of Tanzanian border.
75. Senegal Coucal Centropus senegalensis flecki
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - seen daily.
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
76. White-browed Coucal Centropus superciliosus loandae
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
C. s. fasciipygialis
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - seen occasionally.
77. Red-fronted Parrot Poicephalus gulielmi massaicus26 Jan 2004 - Naro Moru River Lodge (Kenya)
78. Brown-necked Parrot Poicephalus robustus suahelicus (Grey-headed Parrot)
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique) (including one in cage for sale. This is the first time I have seen
them for sale in Mozambique)
30 Jan 2004 - south of Lusaka (Zambia) (two were seen - also caged. This is the first time I have seen them for sale in
Zambia).
79. Orange-bellied Parrot Poicephalus rufiventris pallidus
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
25 Jan 2004 - west of Moyale (Kenya)
80. Red-headed Lovebird Agapornis pullarius pullarius
04 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - a chance sighting just south of Bahir Dar (Ethiopia).
81. Black-winged Lovebird Agapornis taranta
13 Dec 2003 & 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
82. Yellow-collared Lovebird Agapornis personatus
27 Jan 2004 - On road through Mikumi NP (Tanzania).
83. Mottled Swift Tachymarptis aequatorialis aequatorialis
26 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
84. Common Swift Apus apus apus
08 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
85. Little Swift Apus affinis aerobates
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
86. White-rumped Swift Apus caffer
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
87. Schalow's Turaco Tauraco schalowi
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
88. Livingstone's Turaco Tauraco livingstonii livingstonii
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - common.
89. White-cheeked Turaco Tauraco leucotis leucotis
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
90. Purple-crested Turaco Musophaga porphyreolopha chlorochlamys
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
91. Grey Lourie Corythaixoides concolor chobiensis
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
92. White-bellied Go-away Bird Criniferoides leucogaster
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
93. Barn Owl Tyto alba affinis
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
94. European Scops Owl Otus scops scops
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - heard.
95. Cape Eagle-Owl Bubo capensis dillonii
23 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - heard where I camped.
96. Spotted Eagle-Owl Bubo africanus africanus
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
B. a. cinerascens (Greyish Eagle-Owl)
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
97. African Wood Owl Strix woodfordii woodfordii
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
98. Egyptian Nightjar Caprimulgus aegyptius aegyptius
05 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
99. Nubian Nightjar Caprimulgus nubicus torridus
25 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - seen in evening at campsite.
100. Star-spotted Nightjar Caprimulgus stellatus
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia) - found near river on night drive.
101. Rock Dove Columba livia 'domestica'
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland) - common in most villages in Somaliland.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - common at Gedaref and Kassala, and in many other villages)
102. Speckled Pigeon Columba guinea guinea
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
103. White-collared Pigeon Columba albitorques
15 Dec 2003 - 18 Dec 2003 - Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
104. Somali Pigeon Columba oliviae
26 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
105. Pink-breasted Turtle Dove Streptopelia lugens
15 Dec 2003 - 18 Dec 2003 - Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) - very tame in gardens at Hilton Hotel.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
106. Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis senegalensis
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
107. African Mourning Dove Streptopelia decipiens decipiens
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
S. d. elegans
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
S. d. ambigua
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
108. Cape Turtle Dove Streptopelia capicola tropica
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
S. c. somalica
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
109. Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
110. Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove Turtur chalcospilos
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
111. Blue-spotted Wood-Dove Turtur afer
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
112. Tambourine Dove Turtur tympanistria
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
113. Namaqua Dove Oena capensis
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
114. Bruce's Green-Pigeon Treron waalia
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
115. Buff-crested Bustard Eupodotis gindiana
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - quite common.
116. Little Brown Bustard Eupodotis humilis
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - seen once. Call is a "We We We" which is both a rattle and high pitched - given with head thrown over back - and female about 2 metres away. Just around sunset.
117. Common Crane Grus grus grus
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - several flocks between Debre Markos and Gonder
118. African Crake Crecopsis egregia
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - seen twice.
119. Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostris
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
120. Red-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar - many thousands.
121. Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse Pterocles exustus olivascens
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia
P. e. ellioti
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
122. Black-faced Sandgrouse Pterocles decoratus ellenbecki
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
123. Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse Pterocles lichtensteinii lichtensteinii
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
124. Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa limosa
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
24 Dec 2003 & 01 Jan 2004 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar - 20 or so.
125. Curlew Numenius arquata orientalis
25 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - in Berbera harbour.
126. Redshank Tringa totanus totanus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
T. t. ussuriensis
24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar.
127. Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
128. Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus
25 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - in Berbera harbour.
129. Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
130. Little Stint Calidris minuta
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
131. Temminck's Stint Calidris temminckii
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
132. Ruff Philomachus pugnax
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
133. African Jacana Actophilornis africana
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
134. Stone Curlew Burhinus oedicnemus saharae
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia) - seen on the night drive.
135. European Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus longipes
25 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - in Berbera harbour.
136. Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus himantopus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
24 Dec 2003 & 01 Jan 2004 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar.
137. Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula tundrae
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
138. Sand-Plover Charadrius leschenaultii columbinus
25 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - in Berbera harbour.
139. Blacksmith Plover Vanellus armatus
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
140. Spur-winged Plover Vanellus spinosus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
141. Wattled Plover Vanellus senegallus lateralis
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
142. Crowned Plover Vanellus coronatus demissus
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - several pairs.
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
143. Double-banded Courser Rhinoptilus africanus hartingi
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - once.
144. Cream-coloured Courser Cursorius cursor somalensis (Somali Courser)
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - very common.
145. Yellow-legged Gull Larus cachinnans heuglini (Heuglin's Gull)
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
24 Dec 2003 & 01 Jan 2004 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in the lakes west of Harar.
25 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - in Berbera harbour.
146. Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus fuscus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
147. Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
148. Gull-billed Tern Sterna nilotica nilotica
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
149. Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybridus hybridus
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
150. White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
151. Osprey Pandion haliaetus haliaetus
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - in Berbera harbour - around 10.
152. African Cuckoo Hawk Aviceda cuculoides verreauxi
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
153. Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus caeruleus
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
154. Black Kite Milvus parasiticus parasiticus (Yellow-billed Kite)
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
M. p. aegyptius (Yellow-billed Kite)
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
M. p. migrans (Black Kite)
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
155. African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
156. Lammergeyer Gypaetus barbatus meridionalis
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - in Nile gorge.
157. Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
158. Hooded Vulture Necrosyrtes monachus pileatus
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
159. Lappet-faced Vulture Torgos tracheliotus
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
160. Bateleur Terathopius ecaudatus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
161. Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - several.
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland) - several.
162. Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
163. Lizard Buzzard Kaupifalco monogrammicus meridionalis
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
164. Dark Chanting Goshawk Melierax metabates metabates
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
165. Eastern Chanting Goshawk Melierax poliopterus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
166. African Goshawk Accipiter tachiro sparsimfasciatus
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
A. t. unduliventer
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
167. Shikra Accipiter badius polyzonoides
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
168. Levant Sparrowhawk Accipiter brevipes
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - seen near Metema customs post.
169. Rufous-chested Sparrowhawk Accipiter rufiventris perspicillaris
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
170. Steppe Buzzard Buteo buteo vulpinus
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
171. Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus rufinus
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
172. Augur Buzzard Buteo augur augur
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
B. a. archeri (Archer's Buzzard)
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - several seen.
173. Long-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - seen most days.
174. Secretary Bird Sagittarius serpentarius
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
175. Pygmy Falcon Polihierax semitorquatus
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
176. Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
177. Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus tinnunculus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
F. t. archeri
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
F. t. rupicolus (Rock Kestrel)
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
178. Greater Kestrel Falco rupicoloides arthuri
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
179. Western Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
180. Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus minor
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
3 Jan 2004 - Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) - perched outside hotel room.
181. Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis capensis
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in lakes to west of Harar.
182. Darter Anhinga rufa rufa
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
183. Reed Cormorant Phalacrocorax africanus africanus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
184. White-breasted Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo lucidus
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
185. Black Egret Egretta ardesiaca
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
186. Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique) (dark morph).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
187. Reef Heron Egretta gularis asha
25 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - in Berbera harbour.
188. Yellow-billed Egret Egretta intermedia brachyrhyncha
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
189. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
190. Black-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
191. Purple Heron Ardea purpurea purpurea
18 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
192. Great White Egret Casmerodius albus melanorhynchos
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
193. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis ibis
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
194. Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
195. Hamerkop Scopus umbretta umbretta
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
196. Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber roseus
24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
197. Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
198. Hadada Bostrychia hagedash brevirostris
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
B. h. nilotica
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
199. Wattled Ibis Bostrychia carunculata
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - several seen between Debre Markos and Bahir Dar.
200. Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopica aethiopica
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
201. African Spoonbill Platalea alba
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - in lakes to west of Harar.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
202. Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - in lakes to west of Harar.
203. Open-bill Stork Anastomus lamelligerus lamelligerus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
204. Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumeniferus
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
205. Red-tailed Shrike Lanius isabellinus phoenicuroides
31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
206. Southern Grey Shrike Lanius meridionalis aucheri
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
207. Taita Fiscal Lanius dorsalis
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
208. Somali Fiscal Lanius somalicus
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
209. Fiscal Shrike Lanius collaris humeralis
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
L. c. pyrrhostictus
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
210. Masked Shrike Lanius nubicus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
211. Northern White-crowned Shrike Eurocephalus rueppelli
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
212. Ethiopian Bush Crow Zavattariornis stresemanni
13 Dec 2003 & 24 Jan 2004 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
213. House Crow Corvus splendens protegatus
25 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - Berbera.
214. Black Crow Corvus capensis kordofanensis
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
215. Pied Crow Corvus albus
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
216. Somali Crow Corvus edithae
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia - several in villages north of Marsabit.
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
217. Fan-tailed Raven Corvus rhipidurus rhipidurus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
218. Thick-billed Raven Corvus crassirostris
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
219. Eurasian Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus oriolus
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
220. African Golden Oriole Oriolus auratus auratus
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
221. Eastern Black-headed Oriole Oriolus larvatus angolensis
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
O. l. tibicen
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
222. White-breasted Cuckoo-Shrike Coracina pectoralis
09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
223. Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis fugax
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
D. a. divaricatus
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
224. Paradise-Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis ferreti
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
T. v. plumbeiceps
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi)
225. Brubru Nilaus afer afer
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
N. a. nigritemporalis
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
226. Southern Puffback Dryoscopus cubla hamatus
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
227. Marsh Tchagra Tchagra minuta reichenowi
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - daily.
228. Black-headed Tchagra Tchagra senegala habessinica
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
T. s. orientalis
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
229. Brown-crowned Tchagra Tchagra australis minor
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
230. Tropical Boubou Laniarius aethiopicus mossambicus
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - daily.
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
L. a. aethiopicus
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
231. Southern Boubou Laniarius ferrugineus savensis
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
232. Slate-coloured Boubou Laniarius funebris funebris
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
233. Bokmakierie Telephorus zeylonus
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
234. Black-fronted Bush-Shrike Malaconotus nigrifrons sandgroundi
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
235. Grey-headed Bush-Shrike Malaconotus blanchoti approximans
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
236. White Helmet-Shrike Prionops plumatus poliocephala
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
237. Retz's Red-billed Helmet-Shrike Prionops retzii tricolor
09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi) - one flock.
238. Cape Batis Batis capensis dimorpha (Malawi Batis)
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
239. Mozambique Batis Batis soror
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
240. Grey-headed Batis Batis orientalis orientalis
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - near the abandoned lodge.
241. Black-headed Batis Batis minor erlangeri
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
242. Little Rock-Thrush Monticola rufocinereus rufocinereus
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia) - seen several.times
243. Blue Rock-Thrush Monticola solitarius solitarius
20 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia) - seen once.
244. Groundscraper Thrush Psophocichla litsitsirupa simensis
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - abundant in northern Ethiopia.
245. Kurrichane Thrush Turdus libonyanus peripheris
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
246. Olive Thrush Turdus olivaceus abyssinicus
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
T. o. ludoviciae (Somali Thrush)
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - above the old lodge.
247. Cholo Alethe Alethe choloensis namuli
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique) - very common near the "campsite".
248. Pale Flycatcher Bradornis pallidus duyerali
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
B. p. griseus
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
249. Grey Flycatcher Bradornis microrhynchus pumilus
13 Dec 2003 & 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia) - very confiding.
250. Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher Melaenornis chocolatinus chocolatinus
17 Dec 2003 - Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) - sat on my table in the garden.
251. Böhm's Flycatcher Muscicapa boehmi
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi) - common.
252. Dusky Flycatcher Muscicapa adusta subadusta
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
253. Ashy Flycatcher Muscicapa caerulescens impavida
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - very common.
254. Grey Tit-Flycatcher Myioparus plumbeus orientalis
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
255. White-starred Robin Pogonocichla stellata orientalis
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique) - very confiding.
256. Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos africana
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
L. m. hafizi
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
257. Bluethroat Luscinia svecica magna
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
258. Cape Robin-Chat Cossypha caffra iolaema
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
259. White-browed Robin-Chat Cossypha heuglini heuglini
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
260. Miombo Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas barbata
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
261. Rufous Bush Chat Cercotrichas galactotes familiaris
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
262. Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros phoenicuroides
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - very common.
263. Common Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus phoenicurus
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
264. Somali Wheatear Oenanthe phillipsi
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
265. European Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe oenanthe
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
O. o. libanotica
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
266. Mourning Wheatear Oenanthe lugens lugubris
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - very common between Debre Markos and Bahir Dar.
O. l. schalowi (Schalow's Wheatear)
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia - very common north of Arusha.
267. Pied Wheatear Oenanthe pleschanka
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
268. Cyprus Wheatear Oenanthe cypriaca
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
269. Desert Wheatear Oenanthe deserti deserti
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
270. Isabelline Wheatear Oenanthe isabellina
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
271. Botta's Wheatear Oenanthe bottae
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
272. Brown-tailed Rock-Chat Cercomela scotocerca spectatrix
En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
273. Blackchat Cercomela melanura aussae
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
274. Rüppell's Chat Myrmecocichla melaena
04 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - in Nile gorge.
275. Arnott's Chat Myrmecocichla arnotti arnotti
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi) - common.
276. White-winged Cliff-Chat Myrmecocichla semirufa
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - in Nile gorge.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia) - in the hotel dining room most days.
277. Red-winged Starling Onychognathus morio morio
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
278. Somali Chestnut-winged Starling Onychognathus blythii
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
279. Bristle-crowned Starling Onychognathus salvadorii
23 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - at campsite.
280. Greater Blue-eared Starling Lamprotornis chalybaeus cynaiventris
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
281. Splendid Glossy Starling Lamprotornis splendidus splendidus
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
282. Rüppell's Long-tailed Starling Lamprotornis purpuropterus purpuropterus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
L. p. aeneocephalus
18 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia) - at campsite.
283. Superb Starling Lamprotornis superbus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
284. Hildebrandt's Starling Lamprotornis hildebrandti
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
285. Shelley's Starling Lamprotornis shelleyi
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
286. Violet-backed Starling Cinnyricinclus leucogaster verreauxi
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
287. Magpie Starling Speculipastor bicolor
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
288. White-crowned Starling Spreo albicapillus albicapillus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia - around Yavello.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - common in all villages.
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - common in all villages.
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland) - common in all villages.
289. Golden-breasted Starling Lamprotornis regius
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
290. Ashy Starling Lamprotornis unicolor
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia - common in Udzungwas - and occasionally as far west as Mbeya.
291. Yellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus africanus
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
292. Red-billed Oxpecker Buphagus erythrorhynchus
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
293. Spotted Creeper Salpornis spilonota salvadori
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
294. White-winged Tit Parus leucomelas guineensis (White-shouldered Black Tit)
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
295. White-backed Black Tit Parus leuconotus
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
296. Rufous-bellied Tit Parus rufiventris masukuensis
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi) - common.
297. Miombo Grey Tit Parus griseiventris
08 Dec 2003 & 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
298. African Sand Martin Riparia paludicola schoensis
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
299. Mascarene Martin Phedina borbonica madagascariensis
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique) - a surprising find, clearly seen over a small pond.
300. Eurasian Crag Martin Hirundo rupestris theresae
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia) - nesting in hotel roof.
301. Pale Crag Martin Hirundo obsoleta arabica
26 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
302. Rock Martin Hirundo fuligula fusciventris
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
H. f. pusilla
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
303. Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica rustica
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
304. Red-chested Swallow Hirundo lucida rothschildi
02 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - about 30 km south of Addis Ababa. 04 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - on Sululta Plains.
305. Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithi smithi
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
306. White-tailed Swallow Hirundo megaensis
13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
307. Lesser Striped Swallow Hirundo abyssinica abyssinica
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
H. a. unitatis
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
308. Red-rumped Swallow Hirundo daurica rufula
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
H. d. melanocrissa
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
309. Eastern Saw-wing Psalidoprocne orientalis orientalis
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
310. Dark-capped Bulbul Pycnonotus barbatus layardi
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
P. b. schoanus
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
P. b. somaliensis (Somali Bulbul)
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
311. Yellow-bellied Greenbul Chlorocichla flaviventris centralis
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
312. Yellow-streaked Greenbul Phyllastrephus flavostriatus vincenti
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
313. Red-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops nyasa
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
314. Singing Cisticola Cisticola cantans muenzneri
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
315. Rattling Cisticola Cisticola chiniana fricki
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
316. Ashy Cisticola Cisticola cinereolus cinereolus
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
317. Red-pate Cisticola Cisticola ruficeps scotopterus
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
318. Wailing Cisticola Cisticola lais semifasciatus
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
319. Winding Cisticola Cisticola galactotes lugubris (Ethiopian Cisticola)
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
320. Piping Cisticola Cisticola fulvicapillus muelleri
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
321. Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava affinis
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
P. s. subflava
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
P. s. mutatrix
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
322. Pale Prinia Prinia somalica erlangeri
13 Dec 2003 & 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
323. Red-fronted Warbler Spiloptila rufifrons rufifrons
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
324. Buff-bellied Warbler Phyllolais pulchella
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
325. Bar-throated Apalis Apalis thoracica lynesi (Namuli Apalis)
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
326. Black-headed Apalis Apalis melanocephala tenebricosa
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
327. Bleating Warbler Camaroptera brachyura abessinica
13 Dec 2003 & 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
C. b. sharpei
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
C. b. boroensis
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
328. Miombo Wren-Warbler Calamonastes undosus stierlingi (Stierling's Wren-Warbler)
08 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
329. Yellow White-eye Zosterops senegalensis stierlingi
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
330. Abyssinian White-eye Zosterops abyssinicus socotranus
26 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - near the old lodge.
331. Little Rush Warbler Bradypterus baboecala tongensis
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
332. African Moustached Warbler Melocichla mentalis orientalis
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
333. Grasshopper Warbler Locustella naevia straminea
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - a real surprise, found near dwampy area near Bahir Dar.
334. Olivaceous Warbler Hippolais pallida pallida
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
335. Upcher's Warbler Hippolais languida
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
336. Icterine Warbler Hippolais icterina
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
337. African Yellow Warbler Chloropeta natalensis natalensis
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
338. Yellow-bellied Eremomela Eremomela icteropygialis griseoflava
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
339. Green-capped Eremomela Eremomela scotops pulchra
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
340. Northern Crombec Sylvietta brachyura leucopsis
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
341. Red-capped Crombec Sylvietta ruficapilla chubbi
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
342. Brown Woodland-Warbler Phylloscopus umbrovirens omoensis
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
343. Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus acredula
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
344. Yellow-bellied Hyliota Hyliota flavigaster barbozae
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
345. Southern Hyliota Hyliota australis australis
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
H. a. inornata
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
346. Dappled Mountain Robin Arcanator orostruthus orostruthus
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
347. Scaly Chatterer Turdoides aylmeri aylmeri
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
348. Rufous Chatterer Turdoides rubiginosus rubiginosus
13 Dec 2003 & 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
349. Arrow-marked Babbler Turdoides jardineii kirkii
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
350. Abyssinian Catbird Parophasma galinieri
23 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland - near where I camped.
351. Garden Warbler Sylvia borin borin
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
352. Common Whitethroat Sylvia communis rubicola
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
353. Lesser Whitethroat Sylvia curruca curruca
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
S. c. caucasica
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
354. Desert Warbler Sylvia nana nana (Asian Desert Warbler)
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
355. Barred Warbler Sylvia nisoria
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
356. Singing Bush-Lark Mirafra cantillans marginata
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
357. Somali Lark Mirafra somalica somalica
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
358. Red-winged Bush-Lark Mirafra hypermetra gallarum
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
359. Rufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana sharpei (Sharpe's Lark)
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
360. Flappet Lark Mirafra rufocinnamomea torrida
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
M. r. fischeri
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
361. Fawn-coloured Lark Mirafra africanoides alopex (Foxy Lark)
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
362. Gillett's Lark Mirafra gilletti gilletti
19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia) - seen at base of Fantalle Crater.
363. Pink-breasted Lark Mirafra poecilosterna
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
364. Archer's Lark Heteromirafra archeri
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland) - probable (certainly not a Singing Bush Lark).
365. Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix leucotis leucotis
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
E. l. madaraszi
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
366. Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix nigriceps melanauchen
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
367. Desert Lark Ammomanes deserti assabensis
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
368. Lesser Hoopoe-Lark Alaemon hamertoni altera
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - common.
369. Blanford's Lark Calandrella blanfordi daroodensis
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - common.
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - common.
370. Crested Lark Galerida cristata somaliensis
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
371. Thekla Lark Galerida malabarica ellioti
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
372. Short-tailed Lark Pseudalaemon fremantlii fremantlii
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland) - common.
373. Violet-backed Sunbird Anthreptes longuemarei angolensis
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
374. Olive Sunbird Cyanomitra olivacea olivacina
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
C. o. alfredi
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
375. Amethyst Sunbird Chalcomitra amethystina kirkii
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
376. Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis cruentata
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
377. Hunter's Sunbird Chalcomitra hunteri
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
378. Variable Sunbird Cinnyris venusta falkensteini
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
379. Shining Sunbird Cinnyris habessinica habessinica
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
380. Eastern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris mediocris bensoni
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
381. Shelley's Sunbird Cinnyris shelleyi shelleyi
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
382. Beautiful Sunbird Cinnyris pulchella melanogastra
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
383. House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
P. d. arboreus
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
384. Somali Sparrow Passer castanopterus castanopterus
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
26 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland).
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
385. Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus neumanni
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
386. Swainson's Sparrow Passer swainsonii
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
387. Parrot-billed Sparrow Passer gongonensis
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
388. White Wagtail Motacilla alba alba
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
389. African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp vidua
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
390. Citrine Wagtail Motacilla citreola citreola
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia) - one amongst the Yellow Wagtails.
391. Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava flava
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
M. f. beema
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
M. f. flavissima
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
M. f. lutea
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
M. f. thunbergi
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia)
M. f. feldegg
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
392. Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea cinerea
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia) - about 4.
393. Yellow-throated Longclaw Macronyx croceus
08 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi) - on track to falls.
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
394. Abyssinian Longclaw Macronyx flavicollis
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan - near Bahir Dar.
395. Sharpe's Longclaw Anthus sharpei
11 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia - near Naro Moru.
396. Grassland Pipit Anthus cinnamomeus annae
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
397. Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris campestris
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
398. Long-billed Pipit Anthus similis hararensis
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
A. s. nivescens
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
399. Red-throated Pipit Anthus cervinus
14 Dec 2003 - Lake Ziway (Ethiopia).
400. Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver Bubalornis niger
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
401. White-headed Buffalo-Weaver Dinemellia dinemelli dinemelli
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
D. d. boehmi
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
402. White-browed Sparrow-weaver Plocepasser mahali pectoralis
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
P. m. melanorhynchos
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
403. Baglafecht Weaver Ploceus baglafecht baglafecht
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
404. Spectacled Weaver Ploceus ocularis suahelicus
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
P. o. ocularis
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
405. Golden Weaver Ploceus subaureus aureoflavus
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
406. Large Golden Weaver Ploceus xanthops
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
407. Southern Brown-throated Weaver Ploceus xanthopterus xanthopterus
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
408. Rüppell's Weaver Ploceus galbula
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia) - in eclipse plumage, but thought to be this species.
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
409. Southern Masked Weaver Ploceus velatus tahatali
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
410. Speke's Weaver Ploceus spekei
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
411. Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea aethiopica
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
412. Fire-fronted Bishop Euplectes diadematus
26 Jan 2004 - On road through Tsavo NP near Mtito Andrei (Kenya).
413. Yellow Bishop Euplectes capensis xanthomelas
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
414. Red-collared Widowbird Euplectes ardens ardens
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
E. a. concolor
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
E. a. suahelicus
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
E. a. laticauda
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
E. a. rhodopsis
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
415. Long-tailed Widowbird Euplectes progne delamerei
11 Dec 2003 & 26 Jan 2004 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia - seen both ways passing Mt Kenya
416. Thick-billed Weaver Amblyospiza albifrons albifrons
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
417. Orange-winged Pytilia Pytilia afra
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
418. Melba Finch Pytilia melba grotei
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
P. m. soudanensis
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
419. Lesser Seedcracker Pirenestes minor minor
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
P. m. vincenti
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
420. Red-billed Firefinch Lagonosticta senegala brunneiceps
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
421. Jameson's Firefinch Lagonosticta rhodopareia jamesoni
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
422. Blue Waxbill Uraeginthus angolensis niassensis
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
423. Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu Uraeginthus bengalus schoanus
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
424. Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild cavendishi
23 Oct 2003 - 26 Oct 2003 - En route to Namuli (Mozambique).
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
E. a. peasei
18 Dec 2003 - 19 Dec 2003 - Awash NP (Ethiopia).
425. Bronze Mannikin Lonchura cucullata scutata
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique).
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
426. Brown-backed Mannikin Lonchura nigriceps
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique).
427. Cut-throat Finch Amadina fasciata alexanderi
29 Dec 2003 & 31 Dec 2003 - Boorama Plains (Somaliland).
428. Village Indigobird Vidua chalybeata ultramarina
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia).
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
429. Eastern Paradise-Whydah Vidua paradisaea
09 Dec 2003 - 13 Dec 2003 - En route from Malawi to Ethiopia.
430. Black-headed Siskin Serinus nigriceps
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
431. East African Citril Serinus hypostictus
27 Oct 2003 - Mt Namuli (Mozambique) - common.
28 Oct 2003 - 28 Nov 2003 - Lichinga (Mozambique) - common.
432. Kenya Yellow-rumped Seedeater Serinus reichenowi
13 Dec 2003 - 14 Dec 2003 - Lake Langano (Ethiopia) - not as per Sinclair or other illustrations - three birds seen had yellow eye-brow and lemon yellow breast (not flanks). Also back was very streaked brown and white. 3 birds seen together, and based on colouring would have guessed male, female & juvenile - latter had almost no yellow.
433. Yellow-fronted Canary Serinus mozambicus mozambicus
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
434. White-bellied Canary Serinus dorsostriatus maculicollis
23 Dec 2003 - 24 Dec 2003 - En route from Ethiopia to Somaliland.
25 Dec 2003 - 27 Dec 2003 - En route from Hargeysa to Ceerigaabo (Somaliland).
435. Stripe-breasted Seedeater Serinus reichardi
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).
436. Brown-rumped Seedeater Serinus tristriatus tristriatus
15 Dec 2003 - 18 Dec 2003 - Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
437. Streaky Seedeater Serinus striolatus striolatus
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
438. Golden-winged Grosbeak Rhynchostruthus socotranus socotranus (Somali Golden-winged Grosbeak)
27 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - seen as I was driving back up the escrpment.
439. Warsangli Linnet Acanthis johannis
26 Dec 2003 - Daalo (Somaliland) - seen some way down from the old lodge.
440. House Bunting Emberiza striolata striolata
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
441. Cinnamon-breasted Rock Bunting Emberiza tahapisi septemstriata
01 Jan 2004 - 14 Jan 2004 - En route from Somaliland to Sudan.
15 Jan 2004 - 21 Jan 2004 - Gonder (Ethiopia).
442. Golden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris flaviventris
07 Dec 2003 - 09 Dec 2003 - Dzalanyama (Malawi).