Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
Related species for the African black oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini)
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White marlin (Kajikia albida)
Information on the white marlin (Kajikia albida) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina)
The holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina) is an aquatic plant that has tough narrow leaves on forked, brittle stems. Both the leaves and the…
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Sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata)
Information on the sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Wahlberg’s eagle (Aquila wahlbergi)
Wahlberg’s eagle is a plain, medium-sized bird of prey with the distinction of probably being the most common eagle in Africa. Although…
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Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus)
The little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is, as its name suggests, a tiny heron species, most easily identified by its dark back, dark cap…
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Cory's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea)
Cory’s shearwater is a large, brown and white seabird with a strong, distinctive flight, gliding above the ocean with only occasional deep…
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Bush hyrax (Heterohyrax brucei)
Information on the bush hyrax is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth…
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Fulvous whistling duck (Dendrocygna bicolor)
Information on the fulvous whistling duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Bastard quiver tree (Aloe pillansii)
The bastard quiver tree (Aloe pillansii) casts a dramatic shape on the desolate skyline of the Succulent Karoo in southern Africa. This…
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Violet dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
The violet dropwing (Trithemis annulata) is a distinctive dragonfly that is well known for its striking violet colouration, from which it…
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White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)
Amongst the most charismatic and recognisable of Africa’s mega-fauna, the white rhinoceros is the largest of the five rhinoceros species and…
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Red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus)
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) is a small, slender bird of prey in which the male and female vary considerably in appearance…
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Schlieffen's bat (Nycticeinops schlieffeni)
Schlieffen’s bat is not only one of the smallest species of bat on the African continent, it is also the only species in the world belonging…
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Epaulet skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma)
Information on the epaulet skimmer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Black kite (Milvus migrans)
With a distribution that spreads over four continents, the black kite is probably the world’s most abundant bird of prey. Not surprisingly…
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Intermediate egret (Mesophoyx intermedia)
A medium-sized heron with striking white plumage, the intermediate egret (Mesophoyx intermedia) is most attractive during the breeding…
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White-winged tern (Chlidonias leucopterus)
The white-winged tern (also known as the white-winged black tern) undergoes fascinating aesthetic alterations in its plumage, ranging from…
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Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes)
This secretive and rare cat is among the smallest of the world’s cats, and is the smallest wild cat in Africa. The coat of the black-footed…
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Lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor)
Information on the lesser grey shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Atlantic petrel (Pterodroma incerta)
The Atlantic petrel is one of the largest gadfly petrels (Pterodroma species), recognised by its striking white breast and abdomen that…
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Namaqua dove (Oena capensis)
The male Namaqua dove (Oena capensis) is a striking bird, with a black face and throat accompanied by a vibrant red and yellow bill. The…
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Grey-headed kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala)
The grey-headed kingfisher is an insect-eating kingfisher with a silvery-grey head, nape and breast and a distinctive chestnut belly.The…
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Purple heron (Ardea purpurea)
Despite its English common name, the purple heron actually has a chestnut-red head and neck with striking vertical black stripes, grey…
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Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
A well-known harbinger of spring, the arrival of the cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in Britain is eagerly awaited each April. Adult males…
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Marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis)
Information on the marsh sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Information on the Eurasian hoopoe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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White-headed vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis)
With its bare, pink face and bright orange-red bill with a peacock blue base, this is one of Africa’s most colourful vultures. The…
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Cape fox (Vulpes chama)
The smallest and only 'true fox' found in southern Africa, the Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is sometimes known as the ‘silver fox’ or ‘silver…
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Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
The only species in its genus, the cattle egret gains its common name from its habit of commonly wandering alongside herds of cattle. It is…
