Species that live in a habitat similar to the Marsh harrier 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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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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Lesser adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus)
Once a widespread and common species, the lesser adjutant has undergone a rapid decline in numbers recently, and is now rare throu...  More  16 Images  5 Videos
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Sarus crane (Grus antigone)
The sarus crane is the tallest flying bird in the world with some adult males reaching up to 1.8 metres tall. These elegant birds ...  More  17 Images  12 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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Philippine duck (Anas luzonica)
With its rusty-cinnamon head and bluish-grey bill, the Philippine duck is a rather distinctive bird. The cinnamon coloured head i...  More  5 Images  0 Videos
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Hooded crane (Grus monacha)
Bulky-looking compared to other, more elegant cranes, the hooded crane has a slate grey body with a white head and upper neck. The...  More  14 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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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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White-naped crane (Grus vipio)
This large crane is identifiable by the large circle of bare, red skin around each eye. It stands out from the slate-grey feathers...  More  18 Images  0 Videos
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Greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga)
A medium-sized eagle, the greater spotted eagle only has white spots as a juvenile, when they extend in bands across the upperwing...  More  18 Images  1 Video
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Blue crane (Grus paradisea)
The elegant blue crane is the national bird of South Africa. As the common name suggests, it is pale blue in colour, although it c...  More  15 Images  6 Videos
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Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus)
Stunning, silvery-white plumage adorns this large pelican during the breeding season, contrasting with the rubbery orange-red pouc...  More  21 Images  2 Videos
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Spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis)
The spot-billed pelican is relatively small with the typically large bill that characterises this family of waterbirds. These bird...  More  15 Images  6 Videos
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Black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis)
The black-necked crane is the only alpine crane in the world. As the English name suggests, the upper part of the neck and the hea...  More  12 Images  7 Videos
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Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus)
The Siberian crane is the third most endangered crane species in the world. It is unique amongst cranes in that it has a serrated ...  More  12 Images  9 Videos
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Marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris)
An elegant teal, the marbled duck suits its name, having a brown body speckled with cream. Its dark eye-patch blends into a broad ...  More  8 Images  3 Videos
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Black-faced spoonbill (Platalea minor)
The black-faced spoonbill is a relatively small wading bird with, as its name would suggest, an elongated, spoon-shaped bill. The ...  More  26 Images  11 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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Baikal teal (Anas formosa)
With such a bold and eye-catching head pattern, this teal is easily discernable from other dabbling duck species. Comprised of dis...  More  9 Images  1 Video
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