​Birds – |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip is author of the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

The |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld has over 200 bird species recorded with 23 species restricted to southern Africa. The only breeding pair of augur buzzards in the region occurs here, and the high cliffs are very good viewing sites for other birds of prey, such as jackal buzzard and African fish eagle. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP
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African fish eagle
Common
Capped wheatear
Occasional
Common fiscal
Occasional
Jackal buzzard
Common
Ostrich
Occasional

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

(E) endemic = only lives in South Africa
(NE) near-endemic = also lives in neighboring countries

Facts & Figures

Birds in |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP
Bird Species
200+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld is great for bird watching throughout the year but the period from November to April is best as it allows migrant species to be seen as well. It is, however, very hot at this time of the year. Generally, the best time for visiting is during the cooler winter months from May to September.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP
Bird Species
200+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr