Species that live in a habitat similar to the Blue crane Results 1 - 20
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Wattled crane (Grus carunculatus)
The wattled crane is the largest and rarest of the six species of crane in Africa. The breast and neck are white and the underpart...  More  14 Images  6 Videos
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Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long, scythe-like wings, giving it the appe...  More  23 Images  4 Videos
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Madagascar rail (Rallus madagascariensis)
Found only in the wetlands of eastern Madagascar, the Madagascar rail is a secretive bird that is rarely found in the open. Its pl...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour or more when divin...  More  44 Images  11 Videos
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East African black mud turtle (Pelusios subniger)
Like all Pelusios species the East African mud turtle is rather drab in colour. It has a moderately domed, oval, dark-coloured car...  More  5 Images  0 Videos
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Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetrapis)
As its name suggests, the dwarf crocodile is a diminutive species, with individuals rarely reaching lengths of 1.6 m. It is a heav...  More  13 Images  0 Videos
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Sakalava rail (Amaurornis olivieri)
Since its discovery in 1929, the rare and extremely shy Sakalava rail has been recorded on only a handful of occasions. This small...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Black crowned-crane (Balearica pavonina)
This beautiful stately bird, threatened by the loss of their wetland habitat, gets its name from its dark slaty-grey to black plum...  More  10 Images  0 Videos
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Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex)
The unmistakable, prehistoric-looking shoebill is one of the most impressive birds to be found in Africa. A mysterious inhabitant ...  More  17 Images  2 Videos
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Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus)
Information on the African marsh harrier is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  10 Images  0 Videos
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African rock python (Python sebae)
Africa’s largest snake, the African rock python has a long, stout body, patterned with blotches that vary in colour between brown,...  More  18 Images  6 Videos
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Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata)
Bogbean is an aquatic or bog plant, hence the common name. The ‘bean’ part of the name refers to the smooth-edged shiny leaves, wh...  More  8 Images  2 Videos
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Orange-winged dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi)
Information on the orange-winged dropwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Green rain frog (Scaphiophryne madagascariensis)
Information on the green rain frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Dickinson’s kestrel (Falco dickinsoni)
Information on Dickinson’s kestrel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Little sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus)
Information on the little sparrowhawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  5 Images  0 Videos
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Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
This large, high-shouldered antelope is one of the grazing mammals that formerly ranged in huge herds, shaping the vast grasslands...  More  47 Images  4 Videos
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Reed frog (Hyperolius rubrovermiculatus)
ARKive is working with IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature, to source images of the world's threatened amphibian...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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