World Image Issue 32 May 2016
The free global magazine of the PPS, dedicated to photography, conservation and the preservation of our planet and all the natural life that survives upon it. The free global magazine of the PPS, dedicated to photography, conservation and the preservation of our planet and all the natural life that survives upon it.
Uganda Birds of the Victoria Nile - Murchison National Park Gordon Longmead The next bird seen on the Victoria Nile is the African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer). Its haunting call is said to be the call of Africa. Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) The Grey Crowned Crane is arguably the prettiest bird in the park, certainly when it comes to the larger birds. It graceful dances and fanciful plumage make for an interesting study. Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus). The Marabou Stork is a common sight throughout Uganda. It is usually seen floating above the cities, but some birds frequent the park looking for carrion. African Darter drying its wings Commonly called the Snake Bird due to its long neck and appearance to a rising snake when in the water, its proper name is the African Darter. The Lappet-Faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus), is a very large scavenger found in Murchison . Its long body and wide wingspan being amongst the largest in Uganda. It often stands over a kill with its wings spread to intimidate other, smaller scavengers. African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) Website = www.worldimagemag.com Page 38 email = magazine@photosociety.net
Lappet-Faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) Grey Kestrel (Falco ardosiaceus) The Grey Kestrel is another common bird in Uganda, Small in comparison to other raptors, it swoops on small prey. Black-breasted Snake Eagle (Circaetus pectoralis) Black-breasted Snake Eagle sits in tall trees on open ground while searching for prey, not only snakes, but also for other reptiles. Eastern Grey Plantian-Eater (Crinifer zonurus) White Browed Coucal (Centropus superciliosus) At first sight the Eastern Grey Plantian-Eater looks as though it belongs with the raptors, but a closer look at the beak and talons soon dispel the idea. This unusual bird eats the flowers from trees and other vegetable materiel. The White Browed Coucal is a common bird of Murchison, Its unusual call sounds as though it is under water giving the common name of the water bird. Website = www.worldimagemag.com Page 39 email = magazine@photosociety.net
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Uganda<br />
Birds of the Victoria Nile - Murchison National Park<br />
Gordon Longmead<br />
The next bird seen on the Victoria Nile is the<br />
African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer). Its haunting<br />
call is said to be the call of Africa.<br />
Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum)<br />
The Grey Crowned Crane is arguably the prettiest<br />
bird in the park, certainly when it comes to the<br />
larger birds. It graceful dances and fanciful plumage<br />
make for an interesting study.<br />
Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus).<br />
The Marabou Stork is a common sight throughout<br />
Uganda. It is usually seen floating above the cities,<br />
but some birds frequent the park looking for carrion.<br />
African Darter drying its wings<br />
Commonly called the Snake Bird due to its long<br />
neck and appearance to a rising snake when in the<br />
water, its proper name is the African Darter.<br />
The Lappet-Faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus), is a<br />
very large scavenger found in Murchison . Its long<br />
body and wide wingspan being amongst the largest<br />
in Uganda. It often stands over a kill with its wings<br />
spread to intimidate other, smaller scavengers.<br />
African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer)<br />
Website = www.worldimagemag.com Page 38 email = magazine@photosociety.net
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