Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey. Crowned Eagle Stephanoaetus coronatus was observed singly or in pairs, once four together; most records were in January–February 2014 when birds were often displaying above the forest. The Cameroon race of African Finfoot Podica senegalensis camerunensis was seen in Okomu on 25 January. Black Guineafowl Agelastes niger was encountered regularly, being more conspicuous and vocal in the dry season. Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds that usually nest on the ground. Some have crests. Flying at night during migration protects birds from … Order: Passeriformes   Family: Stenostiridae. Further to the east, there is another internationally important wetland site, Lake Chad, which has its westernmost shore in Nigeria. Most species are brightly coloured. . This covers a trip undertaken to Obudu Plateau, Bashu to see the Grey-necked Picathartes Picathartes oreas, Sunvit Farm near Agenebode, Okomu National Park, IITA and the Amurum Forest near Jos. 832 pages. (2013) Re-identification of a booby Sula sp. 14th February 2006: Illegal imports probable cause of Nigeria flu. Little Weaver Ploceus luteolus represents a significant extension south from the Niger River at Kainji. The national animal of Nigeria is the eagle. The Paridae are mainly small stocky woodland species with short stout bills. Birds of Africa south of the Sahara also covers the same countries except the Cape Verde Islands. Save Kenya's Coastal Forest - Fundraising Appeal, 2nd African Bioacoustics Community Conference, Donate to the Mount Moco Conservation Project in Angola. Despite not having been seen in 2003, Locust-Finches Paludipasser locustella have reappeared in 2004 at Rock Water Fish Farm on the Jos Plateau in central Nigeria. The list of IBAs NG001 - NG030 is as follows: NG001 Obudu Plateau Order: Passeriformes   Family: Zosteropidae. The appearance of these birds is highly varied, but they mostly have weak songs and harsh calls. TOP 6. All are brood parasites, which lay their eggs in the nests of estrildid finches. A pair of Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawks A. castanilius displayed regularly in April–July 2013. Rollers resemble crows in size and build, but are more closely related to the kingfishers and bee-eaters. There are at least ten such articles for most West African countries, and as many as 90 for some. They are so many species of birds that cannot fly. ABC Bulletin 8(2) pp 121-126. A small red belly, a red rump is characteristics found both in the male and female. Why the ‘O to ge’ bird didn’t fly in Lagos . Bare-cheeked Trogon Apaloderma aequatoriale was heard singing almost daily, especially during the dry season in late November–mid March. In the foothills of the plateau on the edge of the Okwango section of the Cross River National Park, it is possible to see Grey-necked Picathartes Picathartes oreas easily at Bashu where a conservation project has been started to focus attention on this species. Order: Psittaciformes   Family: Psittaculidae. The African barbets are plump birds, with short necks and large heads. ABC Bulletin 9(1) pp 52-55. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water. A marsh tchagra. Revised to reflect the latest changes in taxonomy. They nest on the ground in temperate and arctic regions and are long-distance migrants. Chestnut-capped Flycatcher Erythrocercus mccallii was not uncommon in good forest. Although similar in build to the shrikes, these tend to be either colourful species or largely black; some species are quite secretive. Of the other 2, Ibadan Malimbe Malimbus ibadanensis is restricted to a small area in the degraded forest belt of the south-west and the Anambra Waxbill Estrilda poliopareia is only found in the southern part of the Niger Delta. Barn owls are medium to large owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. May 22, 2014 – Picture: Flying Bird Fell & Turned Into Human Being In Ajegunle Lagos, Nigeria; Witch Woman Confesses On Wednesday, an old woman escaped being killed by eyewitnesses who saw her as she was being transformed into a human being from bird yesterday in Lagos state Nigeria. They have long pointed wings and sometimes tails and a fast direct flight. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies and usually elongated central tail feathers. Order: Passeriformes   Family: Picathartidae. NG021 Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands Wego connects directly with hundreds of full-service and low-cost carriers to provide you with the best selection of cheap flights and to easily compare booking on all airlines flying to Nigeria. It has been severally proven that witches(in Nigeria) have the spiritual ability into turning themselves into living creatures most famosuly 'birds' which tend to do their deadly and evil works at night-time. Characteristic features of parrots include a strong curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet. The mousebirds are slender greyish or brown birds with soft, hairlike body feathers and very long thin tails. But like the owls, nightjars give away their presence by their voice, jarring the night with their unique calls that … Order: Passeriformes   Family: Hirundinidae. Glareolidae is a family of wading birds comprising the pratincoles, which have short legs, long pointed wings and long forked tails, and the coursers, which have long legs, short wings and long, pointed bills which curve downwards. These birds are adapted to an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to an oily coating. 31 species are globally threatened. Lv 4. The sought-after Mount Kupe Bush-Shrike is listed as Endangered and was known from three sites in an area of 200 km2; this Nigerian record extends the previously known range by c150 km. Rhoko Camp, located at the heart of the core area, offers comfortable tourist accommodation and is easily accessed by motorbike taxi from Iko Esai village. They most resemble the hoopoes with their long curved bills, used to probe for insects, and short rounded wings. Read the ABC feature article on the Fishing-owls of this area. They also have crests and stubby bills. Their plumage is somewhat permeable, like that of cormorants, and they spread their wings to dry after diving. NG004 Chad Basin National Park Unfortunately, most forest and game reserves throughout the country receive little or no protection so they are being destroyed at an alarming rate. ", "Globalisation has turned the chicken into the world’s number one migratory bird species," said Leon Bennun, Director of Science of BirdLife International. The oystercatchers are large and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prising open molluscs. An excellent trip report "Birding in Nigeria" by Nicholas Athanas can be found in the Nigerian Field, a publication of the Nigerian Field Society, Volume 69 Part 1, April 2004. Order: Bucerotiformes   Family: Bucorvidae. Xavier’s Greenbul Phyllastrephus xavieri was heard and seen frequently in both Old Aking and Old Ndebiji. The emberizids are a large family of passerine birds. The Birds of Nigeria) the species is uncommon to rare and possibly only a vagrant in the country. A Eurasian Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus was singing on 16 January 2014. Grey-throated Tit-Flycatcher Myioparus griseigularis was observed at Old Ndebiji on 26 and 27th. 30 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) have been identified in Nigeria covering an area of 31,014 km2, equivalent to 3.4% of the land surface area of the country. (2007) Avifauna of Omo Forest Reserve, SW Nigeria. Among the Subalpine Warblers Sylvia cantillans mist-netted in Dagona Bird Sanctuary, northern Nigeria, in February 2007, the great majority proved to be of the subspecies moltoni (sometimes proposed as a separate species, Moltoni’s Warbler), with the rest being of the nominate race. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well. EZEALOR, A.U., ed. NG010 Cross River National Park (Okwango Division) The Birds of Nigeria). 52-55. Malimbus 20(2) pp 169-170. They are strong fliers and despite their size and weight, very capable soarers. Brown Nightjar Veles binotatus was found to be resident; the species was previously known from one other site in Nigeria, Erokhut Camp, also in the Oban Division of CRNP, in 2009. NG002 Gashaka-Gumti National Park The family Ardeidae contains the bitterns, herons and egrets. Why the Bat flies by Night Nigerian Folktale . Prior to these records, there was only 1 other observation of this species at Obudu Plateau. The wattle-eyes, or puffback flycatchers, are small stout passerine birds of the African tropics. Most terns hunt fish by diving but some pick insects off the surface of fresh water. Three species are globally threatened. Despite their family's common name, this species and one other are native to Africa. MANU, S., PEACH, W. & CRESSWELL, W. (2005) Notes on the natural history of the Ibadan Malimbe Malimbus ibadanensis, a threatened Nigerian endemic. Distribution maps are provided for the majority of species (except vagrants). Malimbus 30(2) pp 167-168. It is a fantastic reference work and thoroughly recommended. Herons and egrets are medium to large wading birds with long necks and legs. Although their flight is fast, they are reluctant to fly any distance. Many emberizid species have distinctive head patterns. Unlike migratory birds, which fly during the day and feed during the night, nocturnal bats have a conflict between travelling and eating. Order: Passeriformes   Family: Certhiidae. The flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like. Behold the birds! Birds fly over a heap of rubbish at Olusosun waste dump site in Ojota district in Lagos October 10, 2013. The family Pandionidae contains only one species, the osprey. The darters have completely webbed feet and their legs are short and set far back on the body. Black Saw-wing Psalidoprocne pristoptera was an unexpected dry-season visitor, frequenting the ecotone between forest and farmland, with five present from 8 October 2013 until mid January and ten on 20 October. (1994. Nevertheless, some birds are not endowed to fly. Order: Procellariiformes   Family: Oceanitidae. The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners and anis. The broadbills are small, brightly coloured birds, which feed on fruit and also take insects in flycatcher fashion, snapping their broad bills. A male Tiny Sunbird Cinnyris minullus was found at the edge of regenerating forest. NG023 Assop Falls and Hills They are not in any specific order. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back. NG030 Itu Wetlands and Swallow Roost. The Amurum Woodlands, 15 km north-east of Jos, hold some of the best remaining patches of the typical Jos Plateau woodland which has been devastated elsewhere. Order: Coraciiformes   Family: Coraciidae. Gulls are typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. Also there, African Piculet Sasia africana was another first for the country; the very short tail, bare red skin around the eye, reddish legs, dark grey underparts and olive-green upperparts were all noted. Pittas are medium-sized by passerine standards and are stocky, with fairly long, strong legs, short tails and stout bills. Malimbus 25(1) pp. With poor enforcement of controls already blamed for outbreaks in China, south-east Asia and Turkey, the Nigerian outbreak further demonstrates that lapses in biosecurity are the major reason for avian influenza's continuing spread around the world. OTTOSSON, U. et al (2002) New birds for Nigeria observed during the Lake Chad Bird Migration Project. Other birds fly around at night if they are disturbed by a predator, or if they are fooled by artificial light into thinking dawn is approaching. It is important though to seek local advice before undertaking any journey. The osprey is a medium-large raptor which is a specialist fish-eater with a worldwide distribution. The family Sylviidae is a group of small insectivorous passerine birds. Show all. Over the last 3 decades, Nigeria has witnessed unprecedented destruction of its natural resources so that less than 3% of the original rainforest cover now remains and large areas of savanna woodland in the north have been converted into farmlands. They have long wings, short legs and very short bills. Malimbus 29(1) pp 16-30. Lyre-tailed Honeyguide Melichneutes robustus was heard on 25 and 27 July 2014, whilst Cassin’s Honeybird Prodotiscus insignis was noted on 29 July and 11 September 2013. Order: Accipitriformes   Family: Sagittariidae. Re: Common Birds In Nigeria by UrennaNkoli(f): 7:32pm On May 16, 2017; That laughing dove should be the most common in nigeria. Order: Passeriformes   Family: Nectariniidae. Rockfowl are lanky birds with crow-like bills, long necks, tails and legs, and strong feet adapted to terrestrial feeding. Flamingos are gregarious wading birds, usually 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 m) tall, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. Nigeria has 940 bird species, of which 5 are endemic. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their flight is strong and direct and they are very gregarious. Rock Firefinch Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis Nigerian endemic species. Order: Passeriformes   Family: Campephagidae. In this area, 2 restricted range endemics, the Rock Firefinch Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis and its brood-parasite the Plateau Indigobird Vidua maryae can be found. The avifauna of Nigeria include a total of 975 species, of which four are endemic. Nigeria has a bad reputation overseas for lawlessness but if sensible precautions are taken, it is possible to travel throughout the country without any incident. A large owl, seen in Afi River Forest Reserve on 10 February, appears to have been a Shelley's Eagle Owl Bubo shelleyi; the roosting bird, found in the middle of the day and observed at close quarters, was described as being significantly larger than African Wood Owl Strix woodfordii and having broad dark brown and white bars on the underparts, from the throat down, which rules out Fraser's Eagle Owl Bubo poensis. Order: Trogoniformes   Family: Trogonidae. They have stiff tail feathers, like woodpeckers, which they use to support themselves on vertical trees. Order: Procellariiformes   Family: Procellariidae. A further bird was seen by PH at Aking on 30th. Scolopacidae is a large diverse family of small to medium-sized shorebirds including the sandpipers, curlews, godwits, shanks, tattlers, woodcocks, snipes, dowitchers and phalaropes. The males of many species are brightly coloured, usually in red or yellow and black, some species show variation in colour only in the breeding season. Most have elaborate and noisy courting displays or "dances". Another was heard at Old Ndebiji on 27th and 1 was seen on 28th. Obudu Plateau is situated in the south-east of the country in Cross river State close to the border with Cameroon. This is a list of the bird species recorded in Nigeria. NG009 Pandam Wildlife Park Canary,PARROTS Yellow Birds,Columbidae-columba Pigeon Birds. They tend to have short, rounded wings and to be weak fliers. Order: Passeriformes   Family: Fringillidae. The woodhoopoes are related to the kingfishers, rollers and hoopoes. (3) do not underestimate the danger of being in the sun too long. Annotated illustrations portray distinctive plumages as well as diagnostic flight patterns and major geographic variants where applicable. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well. Order: Pelecaniformes   Family: Pelecanidae. This suggests that their occurrence there in 2002 was part of a western range expansion rather than a case of vagrancy. The southern storm-petrels are relatives of the petrels and are the smallest seabirds. The first 7 Nigerian masters students graduated from the Institute in 2004. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land. A pair of Tiny Sunbirds Cinnyris minullus was observed regularly, whilst Johanna’s Sunbird C. johannae was also present. They are similar in size and structure to the completely unrelated roadrunners, but they hop rather than walk. Order: Bucerotiformes   Family: Phoeniculidae. Unrivalled coverage of African birds in a single volume. NG024 Sambisa Game Reserve Red-thighed Sparrowhawk Accipiter erythropus was recorded approximately once per month. At Okomu National Park, a pair of Cassin's Hawk Eagles Spizaetus africanus was sighted on 23 October. March 12, 2019. Nigeria has a bird list of just over 900 species and this is increasing every year particularly since the establishment of the A. P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute in Jos, Plateau State, in 2003. I am pleased to offer these checklists as a service to birdwatchers. NG016 Biseni Forests Motacillidae is a family of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. It is important that strict biosecurity measures are imposed to stop further spread not only within Nigeria but also to neighbouring countries.". Illegal importation of poultry by people who have farms, bringing in poultry from places and smuggling them in... could also have been a cause. 35)—apparently the first record for Plateau State (JM, SM & MHo), a Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris on 9 February (JM & SM) and a male Cuckoo-finch Anomalospiza imberbis on 14 February (JM & MH). The family Stercorariidae are, in general, medium to large birds, typically with grey or brown plumage, often with white markings on the wings. In general, they are plump (although they vary in size) and have broad, relatively short wings. 4 years ago. (2000) Fishing owls at Agenebode, Nigeria. Bocage's Bush-shrike Malaconotus bocagei, for which there are no previously published records, was found at Belekiti on the Obudu Plateau, near the border with Cross River National Park, on 21st. Order: Procellariiformes   Family: Hydrobatidae. Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. They have lobed toes and are excellent swimmers and divers. They eat insects and fruit. Darters are often called "snake-birds" because of their long thin neck, which gives a snake-like appearance when they swim with their bodies submerged. In general they are shy and secretive birds, making them difficult to observe. They are not closely related to other birds called "flycatchers". The members of this small family, all of genus Hyliota, are birds of the forest canopy. The white-eyes are small and mostly undistinguished, their plumage above being generally some dull colour like greenish-olive, but some species have a white or bright yellow throat, breast or lower parts, and several have buff flanks. Here are some tips for nocturnal bird observation: 1. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone, with some species also breeding in temperate Europe and Australia. The Native Birds Of Nigeria. Order: Podicipediformes   Family: Podicipedidae. NG018 Yankari National Park Cc: Lalasticlala. White-headed Lapwing Vanellus albiceps. Lagos is a busy port on the coast of one of the worlds fastest growing economies. Copyright © African Bird Club. 0 0. C. OMOTORIOGUN, T.C., TEMIDAYO, T., ADEYANJU, T.A., OTTOSSON, U. and LIFJELD, J.T. Barcelona and Cambridge, UK: Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International. Even in the National Parks, poaching levels are a matter of concern although the habitat in the Parks has been largely spared the destruction elsewhere. Order: Columbiformes   Family: Columbidae. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World, 2019 edition. The drongos are mostly black or dark grey in colour, sometimes with metallic tints. Black-eared Ground Thrush Geokichla camaronensis, a new species for Nigeria, was encountered on four occasions, including at least one recently fledged juvenile; this species is known from nearby Korup National Park, Cameroon. Woodpeckers are small to medium-sized birds with chisel-like beaks, short legs, stiff tails and long tongues used for capturing insects. Previously apart from 1 record from the south-east, it had only been recorded on another occasion north of Oban. Many swifts have long swept-back wings which resemble a crescent or boomerang. The Old World orioles are colourful passerine birds. Hornbills are a group of birds whose bill is shaped like a cow's horn, but without a twist, sometimes with a casque on the upper mandible. This attractive book is the result of a 30-year fascination with nocturnal birds, and covers not only southern Africa’s 12 owl and seven nightjar species, but also Bat Hawk Macheiramphus alcinus, night herons (two species), Dwarf Bittern Ixobrychus sturmii, thick-knees (two), coursers (two), and, more succinctly, a few partially nocturnal birds. NG015 Upper Orashi Forests For most of these species there were previously no records north of Ile-Ife, at 07°29’N. Order: Caprimulgiformes   Family: Apodidae. Yellow-footed Honeyguide By Amber Pariona on August 1 2019 in Environment. A pair of Red-capped Larks Calandrella cinerea was seen at Amurum, Jos, on 16 February. All are colourful and have long downturned bills and pointed wings, which give them a swallow-like appearance when seen from afar. Plumage colouration varies, with the majority having mainly dark plumage, some species being black-and-white and a few being colourful. The family is found in Africa, India, and southeast Asia. Even in those areas new species for the country are still found regularly. Without a reason to migrate, birds would have even more challenging lives than making these excruciating journeys. The turacos, plantain eaters and go-away-birds make up the bird family Musophagidae. Members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted, unlike other long-necked birds such as storks, ibises and spoonbills. PH saw a pair at Obudu Plateau on 4 May 2004. Birds of Africa South of the Sahara, Ian Sinclair & Peter Ryan, New Holland, Softback. Okomu National Park is the largest block of lowland rainforest left in south-west Nigeria, approximately 60 km south-west of the city of Benin. A Cardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens with heavily streaked underparts suggests it belonged to the subspecies sharpii, known to occur from Cameroon eastwards. See the following 2 websites or your own embassy website for safety and travel information: US Travel and UK FCO. Gbadegesin19:. Presumably the same Rufous-vented Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone rufocinerea was seen several times in the dry season, between 24 November 2013 and 20 January 2014. Lv 4. In general, sparrows tend to be small, plump, brown or grey birds with short tails and short powerful beaks. They are insectivores. Unlike most birds, their eyes have vertical pupils, narrowed to slits to cut the glare of water and white sand. Some species have distinct crests. Tropicbirds are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. The family Trogonidae includes trogons and quetzals. The female is the brighter of the sexes and initiates courtship. Picture taken October 10, 2013. They can sit and stare curiously at things that seem curious, fly around the room or hang upside down in the cage. All four Negrofinches, White-breasted Nigrita fusconotus, Chestnut-breasted N.bicolor, Pale-fronted N. luteifrons and Grey-crowned N. canicapillus occur commonly. Old World flycatchers are a large group of small passerine birds native to the Old World. Grebes are small to medium-large freshwater diving birds. In addition, there was a possible sighting of a Black Guineafowl Agelastes niger and two independent reports from reliable local observers of the continued presence of this species in Nigeria. The procellariids are the main group of medium-sized "true petrels", characterised by united nostrils with medium septum and a long outer functional primary. Heliornithidae is a small family of tropical birds with webbed lobes on their feet similar to those of grebes and coots. There are no specific birding guides in Nigeria although Phil Hall and Dr S. Manu at the Ornithological Institute in Jos are able to help anybody interested in birding in Nigeria. A paradise flycatcher Terpsiphone sp. This constituted only the 4th record for Nigeria. Their taxonomy is in flux, and some authorities place genus Erythrocerus in another family.[1]. Order: Passeriformes   Family: Dicruridae. 15 of these are legally protected, 2 are privately owned, 6 are partially protected and 7 have no form of protection. Order: Passeriformes   Family: Pycnonotidae. The flooded riparian woodland is probably the most reliable site in West Africa to see the Vermiculated Fishing-owl Scotopelia bouvieri as several pairs are known to breed here. Malimbus 31(1) pp 57. The lists of endemic, near endemic and threatened species have been compiled from a number of sources including the African Bird Club, BirdLife International, and Birds of the World Version 2.0 ® 1994-1996, Dr. Charles Sibley and Thayer Birding Software, Ltd. 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