Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted in 1968. Student and labor unrest during the 1990s pressured the monarchy (one of the oldest on the continent) to grudgingly a... ... read more | Joined | February 25th 2008 | Trips | 11 |
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Brown-hooded Kingfisher
Hi Anna - fascinating blog! I've recently returned from Southern Africa and, with my (still) limited knowledge of ZA birds, I believe this is a Brown-hooded Kingfisher. I can't quite make out the bill, but it appears to be completely red - if the upper bill were black, it would be a Striped Kingfisher. I'm 99% sure it's not a Striped Kingfisher. Happy Travelling ...