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SYSTEMATIC LIST OF BIRDS

This list follows the sequence and scientific nomenclature of James F. Clements (July 1991, Birds of the World. A Check List and Supplement No. 1, 1992).

This specific treatment follows Dr. Charles Sibley and Dr. Burt L. Monroe, Jr (1990, Distribution and Taxonomy of Birds of the World, Yale University Press).

Species in brackets are the English names in "A Field Guide to the Birds of West Africa" by Serle, Morel and Hartwig, but only mentioned when these differ significantly from the Clements Check List.

The Dutch names follow the translated "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the World" (Geïllustreerde Encyclopedie van de Vogels), of Dr. Christopher M. Perrins.

Numbers quoted are estimates of the minimum numbers seen.

The following abbreviations are used:

NR          =  Nature Reserve

20+          =  at least 20 birds

 1.            LITTLE GREBE (DABCHICK), Tachybaptus ruficollis, Dodaars
20+ at the Kotu Sewage Ponds.

 2.            LONG‑TAILED CORMORANT (SHAG), Phalacrocorax africanus, Afrikaanse Dwergaalscholver
Fairly common throughout in small numbers.

 3.            GREAT (WHITE‑BREASTED) CORMORANT, Phalacrocorax carbo, Aalscholver
A single bird at the Bund Road.

 4.            AFRICAN DARTER, Anhinga rufa, Afrikaanse Slangehalsvogel
3 at Abuko NR and 2 at the Bund Road.

 5.            PINK‑BACKED PELICAN, Pelecanus rufescens, Kleine Pelikaan
1 at Kotu Creek, 20+ at the Bund Road and 30+ at Cape Point.

 6.            WHITE‑FACED WHISTLING‑DUCK (TREE‑DUCK), Dendrocygna viduata, Witwangfluiteend
2 at the Kotu Sewage Ponds.

 7.            GREATER FLAMINGO, Phoenicopterus ruber, Flamingo
5 at the Bund Road.

 8.            BLACK HERON, Egretta ardesiaca, Zwarte reiger
2 at the Lamin Fields, 2 at the Bund Road and also 2 at the Brufut Woods.

 9.            LITTLE EGRET, Egretta garzetta, Kleine Zilverreiger
A single observation at the Lamin Fields.

10.           WESTERN REEF‑EGRET (REEF HERON), Egretta gularis, Westelijke Rifreiger
Small numbers daily in marshy areas.

11.           INTERMEDIATE EGRET (YELLOW‑BILLED EGRET), Mesophoyx intermedia, Middelste Zilverreiger
A single one at Lamin Lodge.

12.           GREY HERON, Ardea cinerea, Blauwe Reiger
10+ at Kotu Creek.

13.           BLACK‑HEADED HERON, Ardea melanocephala, Zwartkopreiger
15+ at Abuko NR and 1 at the Lamin Fields.

14.           GREAT EGRET (GREAT WHITE EGRET), Casmerodius albus, Grote Zilverreiger
Up to 4 a day.

15.           CATTLE EGRET, Bubulcus ibis, Koereiger
A common and widespread species.

16.           SQUACCO HERON, Ardeola ralloides, Ralreiger
1 at Kotu Creek, 1 at the Lamin Fields and 2 at the Marakisa Woods.

17.           STRIATED (GREEN‑BACKED) HERON, Butorides striatus, Mangrove‑reiger
2 at Kotu Creek and 2 at Abuko NR.

18.           BLACK‑CROWNED NIGHT‑HERON, Nycticorax nycticorax, Kwak
20+ at Abuko NR.

19.           HAMERKOP, Scopus umbretta, Hamerkop
3 at the Lamin Fields and single ones at the Bund Road, the Marakisa Woods and Brufut Woods.

20.           SACRED IBIS, Threskiornis aethiopicus, Heilige Ibis
4 at Kotu Creek.

21.           AFRICAN SPOONBILL, Platalea alba, Afrikaanse Lepelaar
2 at Kotu Creek.

22.           OSPREY, Pandion haliaetus, Visarend
2 at the Lamin Lodge, 1 at Yundum and 1 at the Lamin Fields.

23.           BLACK‑SHOULDERED KITE, Elanus caeruleus, Grijze Wouw
Up to 3 almost daily throughout.

24.           BLACK KITE, Milvus migrans, Zwarte Wouw
A very common and widespread migrant in the visited areas.

25.           PALM‑NUT VULTURE, Gypohierax angolensis, Palmgier
2 at the Fajara Golf Course, 2 at Abuko NR, 2 at the Marakisa Woods, 1 at the Brufut Woods and 2 at the Lamin Fields.

26.           HOODED VULTURE, Necrosyrtes monachus, Kapgier
An abundant species.

27.           WHITE‑BACKED VULTURE, Gyps africanus, Witruggier
2 at Abuko NR.

28.           WESTERN MARSH‑HARRIER, Circus aeruginosus, Bruine Kiekendief
Singles at the Lamin Fields, along the Bund Road and at Yundum.

29.           AFRICAN HARRIER‑HAWK, Polyboroides typus, Kaalkopkiekendief
Small numbers almost daily; up to 4 at the Marakisa Woods.

30.           LIZARD BUZZARD, Kaupifalco monogrammicus, Hagedisbuizerd
Up to 4 daily.

31.           DARK CHANTING‑GOSHAWK, Melierax metabates, Donkere Zanghavik
3 at Yundum.

32.           SHIKRA, Accipiter badius, Shikra
Small numbers every day, up to 4 at the Marakisa Woods.

33.           RED‑THIGHED (WEST AFRICAN LITTLE) SPARROWHAWK, Accipiter erythropus, Westafrikaanse Dwergsperwer
A splendid observation at Abuko NR.

34.           BOOTED EAGLE, Hieraaetus pennatus, Dwergarend
2 at Abuko NR and 1 at Yundum.

35.           LONG‑CRESTED EAGLE (LONG‑CRESTED HAWK‑EAGLE), Lophaetus occipitalis, Langkuifarend
1 at Abuko NR, 1 at Yundum and also 1 at the Marakisa Woods.

36.           EURASIAN KESTREL, Falco tinnunculus, Torenvalk
3 at Yundum.

37.           GREY KESTREL, Falco ardosiaceus, Grijze Torenvalk
2 at Yundum and 1 at Abuko NR.

38.           RED‑NECKED FALCON (RED‑NECKED KESTREL), Falco chicquera, Roodkopsmelleken
2 at Yundum.

39.           LANNER FALCON, Falco biarmicus, Lannervalk
A single observation at Abuko NR.

40.           DOUBLE‑SPURRED FRANCOLIN, Francolinus bicalcaratus, Barbarijse Frankolijn
1 at Cape Point, 7 at Abuko NR, 1 at Yundum and 1 at the Marakisa Woods.

41.           STONE PARTRIDGE, Ptilopachus petrosus, Rotspatrijs
1 at the Brufut Woods and 2 at Abuko NR (extension).

42.           BLACK CRAKE, Amaurornis flavirostra, Zwart Porseleinhoen
3 at the Marakisa Woods and 1 at the Brufut Woods.

43.           BLACK CROWNED‑CRANE, Balearica pavonina, Zwarte Kroonkraan
3 at Pirang.

44.           AFRICAN JACANA (LILY‑TROTTER), Actophilornis africanus, Lelie‑loper
2 at Abuko NR, a few at the Lamin Fields, 3 at the Kotu Sewage Ponds, 3 at the Marakisa Woods and 2 at the Brufut Woods.

45.           COMMON SNIPE, Gallinago gallinago, Watersnip
A single observation at Kotu Creek.

46.           BLACK‑TAILED GODWIT, Limosa limosa, Grutto
3 at Kotu Creek, 2 at the Lamin Fields and 2 at the Kotu Sewage Ponds.

47.           BAR‑TAILED GODWIT, Limosa lapponica, Rosse Grutto
1 at Kotu Creek, 2 at Cape Point.

48.           WHIMBREL, Numenius phaeopus, Regenwulp
A common and widespread species.

49.           EURASIAN CURLEW, Numenius arquata, Wulp
A single bird at Kotu Creek.

50.           COMMON REDSHANK, Tringa totanus, Tureluur
Small numbers at Kotu Creek, the Kotu Sewage Ponds, the Lamin Fields and at Pirang.

51.           MARSH SANDPIPER, Tringa stagnatilis, Poelruiter
A single observation at the Kotu Sewage Ponds.

52.           COMMON GREENSHANK, Tringa nebularia, Groenpootruiter
Small numbers at Kotu Creek, the Kotu Sewage Ponds, Cape Point, the Lamin Fields and at Pirang.

53.           GREEN SANDPIPER, Tringa ochropus, Witgatje
2 at the Marakisa Woods.

54.           WOOD SANDPIPER, Tringa glareola, Bosruiter
Fairly common at all wetlands.

55.           COMMON SANDPIPER, Tringa hypoleucos, Oeverloper
Small numbers daily.

56.           RUDDY TURNSTONE, Arenaria interpres, Steenloper
1 at Kotu Creek, 1 at the Kotu Sewage Ponds and 1 along the coast at Cape Point.

57.           SANDERLING, Calidris alba, Drieteenstrandloper
15+ along the coast at Cape Point.

58.           LITTLE STINT, Calidris minuta, Kleine Strandloper
Small numbers along the coast at Cape Point, 3 at Pirang.

59.           RUFF, Philomachus pugnax, Kemphaan
8 at the Kotu Sewage Ponds.

60.           SENEGAL THICK‑KNEE, Burhinus senegalensis, Senegalese Griel
8 at Kotu Creek and 1 at the Marakisa Woods.

61.           EURASIAN OYSTERCATCHER, Haematopus ostralegus, Scholekster
12 along the Bund Road.

62.           BLACK‑WINGED STILT, Himantopus himantopus, Steltkluut
15+ at the Bund Road, 15+ at the Kotu Sewage Ponds, 8 at Pirang.

63.           GREY PLOVER, Pluvialis squatarola, Zilverplevier
Fairly common around the coast and mangroves.

64.           COMMON RINGED PLOVER, Charadrius hiaticula, Bontbekplevier
2 at Pirang and also 2 at Cape Point.

65.           LITTLE RINGED PLOVER, Charadrius dubius, Kleine Plevier
2 at the Kotu Sewage Ponds.

66.           SPUR‑WINGED PLOVER, Vanellus spinosus, Sporenkievit
Common at all wetlands.

67.           BLACK‑HEADED LAPWING (BLACK‑HEADED PLOVER), Vanellus tectus, Zwartkopkievit
Small parties throughout open country.

68.           WATTLED LAPWING (SENEGAL WATTLED PLOVER), Vanellus senegallus, Lelkievit
Small parties throughout open country.

69.           LESSER BLACK‑BACKED GULL, Larus fuscus, Kleine Mantelmeeuw
A single bird along the coast at the Sunwing Hotel.

70.           GRAY‑HEADED GULL, Larus cirrocephalus, Grijskopmeeuw
Very common around the coast.

71.           COMMON BLACK‑HEADED GULL, Larus ridibundus, Kokmeeuw
A single bird along the coast at the Sunwing Hotel.

72.           SLENDER‑BILLED GULL, Larus genei, Dunbekmeeuw
A single observation at Cape Point.

73.           GULL‑BILLED TERN, Sterna nilotica, Lachstern
Fairly common at the coast and the Kotu area.

74.           CASPIAN TERN, Sterna caspia, Reuzenstern
Fairly common at the coast and at Kotu.

75.           ROYAL TERN, Sterna maxima, Koningsstern
Small numbers at the coast.

76.           SANDWICH TERN, Sterna sandvicensis, Grote Stern
Up to 25 a day at the coast.

77.           COMMON TERN, Sterna hirundo, Visdief
A few at the coast.

78.           FOUR‑BANDED SANDGROUSE, Pterocles quadricinctus, Vierbandzandhoen
A pair at the nest (three eggs) in the Lamin Fields.

79.           SPECKLED PIGEON, Columba guinea, Gespikkelde Duif
A common and widespread species.

80.           LAUGHING DOVE, Streptopelia senegalensis, Palmtortel
Very common throughout.

81.           AFRICAN MOURNING DOVE, Streptopelia decipiens, Treurtortel
Small numbers at Abuko NR, the Lamin Fields, Yundum and at the Marakisa Woods.

82.           VINACEOUS DOVE, Streptopelia vinacea, Wijntortel
A common bird throughout the visited areas.

83.           RED‑EYED DOVE, Streptopelia semitorquata, Roodoogtortel
Fairly common throughout.

84.           BLACK‑BILLED WOOD‑DOVE, Turtur abyssinicus, Zwartsnavelduif
Fairly common in scrubland.

85.           BLUE‑SPOTTED (RED‑BILLED) WOOD‑DOVE, Turtur afer, Staalvlekduif
Fairly common at Abuko NR, small numbers elsewhere.

86.           NAMAQUA (LONG‑TAILED) DOVE, Oena capensis, Maskerduif
Fairly common throughout the visited areas.

87.           AFRICAN GREEN‑PIGEON (GREEN FRUIT‑PIGEON), Treron calva, Afrikaanse Papegaaiduif
A pair at the Fajara Golf Course, 2 at the Lamin Fields, 2 the Marakisa Woods and also 2 at the Brufut Woods.

88.           SENEGAL PARROT, Poicephalus senegalus, Bonte Boertje
Small numbers at Fajara Golf Course, Abuko NR, Yundum, the Lamin Fields, the Marakisa Woods and at Kotu.

89.           ROSE‑RINGED (SENEGAL LONG‑TAILED) PARAKEET, Psittacula krameri, Halsbandparkiet
Fairly common throughout.

90.           GUINEA (GREEN‑CRESTED) TURACO, Tauraco persa, Groene Toerako
5 at Abuko NR.

91.           VIOLET TURACO (VIOLET PLANTAIN‑EATER), Musophaga violacea, Violette Toerako
6 at Abuko NR and 1 at the Marakisa Woods.

92.           WESTERN GREY PLANTAIN‑EATER, Crinifer piscator, Grijze Bananeneter
Common in small numbers throughout the visited areas.

93.           KLAAS' CUCKOO, Chrysococcyx klaas, Klaaskoekoek
A single bird at the Marakisa Woods.

94.           SENEGAL COUCAL, Centropus senegalensis, Senegalese Spoorkoekoek
Fairly common, up to 11 a day.

95.           PEARL‑SPOTTED OWLET, Glaucidium perlatum, Geparelde Dwerguil
A single bird at the Lamin Fields.

96.           LONG‑TAILED NIGHTJAR, Caprimulgus climacurus, Mozambikaanse Nachtzwaluw
4 in the scrub between the Palma Rima Hotel and the beach.

97.           STANDARD‑WINGED NIGHTJAR, Macrodipteryx longipennus, Viervleugelnachtzwaluw
3 in the scrub between the Palma Rima Hotel and the beach.

98.           MOTTLED SPINETAIL (USSHER'S SPINE‑TAILED SWIFT), Telacanthura ussheri, Boababgierzwaluw
2 at the Marakisa Woods and 1 at the Brufut Woods.

99.           AFRICAN PALM‑SWIFT, Cypsiurus parvus, Afrikaanse Palmgierzwaluw
A very common species.

100.         LITTLE SWIFT (LITTLE AFRICAN SWIFT), Apus affinis, Huisgierzwaluw
Fairly common in the coast area.

101.         MALACHITE KINGFISHER, Alcedo cristata, Malachietijsvogel
A single bird at Kotu Creek.

102.         AFRICAN PYGMY‑KINGFISHER, Ispidina picta, Afrikaanse Dwergijsvogel
Singles at Abuko NR and at the Brufut Woods.

103.         BLUE‑BREASTED KINGFISHER, Halcyon malimbica, Teugelijsvogel
A splendid observation at the Brufut Woods.

104.         STRIPED KINGFISHER, Halcyon chelicuti, Gestreepte IJsvogel
1 at Abuko NR (extension), 2 at Yundum, 2 at the Marakisa Woods and 1 at the Brufut Woods.

105.         GIANT KINGFISHER, Megaceryle maxima, Afrikaanse Reuzenijsvogel
2 at Abuko NR (Crocodile Pool).

106.         PIED KINGFISHER, Ceryle rudis, Bonte IJsvogel
Present at all sizeable fresh waters, with up to 12 a day.

107.         LITTLE BEE‑EATER, Merops pusillus, Dwergbijeneter
Rather common throughout.

108.         SWALLOW‑TAILED BEE‑EATER, Merops hirundineus, Zwaluwstaartbijeneter
6 at the Fajara Golf Course, 4 at Kotu Creek, small numbers at Abuko NR and 3 at the Brufut Woods.

109.         BLUE‑CHEEKED BEE‑EATER, Merops persicus, Groene Bijeneter
Rather common, up to 10 a day.

110.         ABYSSINIAN ROLLER, Coracias abyssinica, Sahelscharrelaar
1 at Kotu Creek, 4 at the Bund Road, 1 at Yundum and 3 at the Marakisa Woods.

111.         RUFOUS‑CROWNED ROLLER, Coracias noevia, Roodkruinscharrelaar
A single bird near the Sunwing Hotel.

112.         BLUE‑BELLIED ROLLER, Coracias cyanogaster, Blauwbuikscharrelaar
Rather common, up to 12 a day.

113.         EURASIAN HOOPOE, Upupa epops, Hop
A single observation at Yundum.

114.         GREEN (SENEGAL) WOODHOOPOE, Phoeniculus purpureus, Groene Kakelaar
Fairly comon throughout.

115.         BLACK SCIMITAR‑BILL (LESSER WOOD‑HOOPOE), Rhinopomastus aterrimus, Zwarte Boomhop
2 at the Marakisa Woods.

116.         RED‑BILLED HORNBILL, Tockus erythrorhynchus, Roodsnaveltok
Common throughout, with parties of up to 8.

117.         AFRICAN PIED (BLACK‑AND‑WHITE‑TAILED) HORNBILL, Tockus fasciatus, Bonte Tok
A single observation at Abuko NR (Crocodile Pool).

118.         AFRICAN GREY HORNBILL, Tockus nasutus, Grijze Tok
3 at Abuko NR and singles at the Marakisa Woods and the Brufut Woods.

119.         YELLOW‑FRONTED TINKERBIRD (BARBET), Pogoniulus chrysoconus, Geelvoorhoofdketellapper
A single observation at the Fajara Golf Course.

120.         VIEILLOT'S BARBET, Lybius vieilloti, Roodgele Baardvogel
A splendid observation at Yundum.

121.         BEARDED BARBET, Lybius dubius, Zwartbandbaardvogel
3 at the Lamin Fields and 1 at Abuko NR.

122.         GREATER (BLACK‑THROATED) HONEYGUIDE, Indicator indicator, Grote Honingspeurder
A single bird at the Lamin Fields.

123.         LESSER HONEYGUIDE, Indicator minor, Kleine Honingspeurder
A single bird at Abuko NR.

124.         FINE‑SPOTTED WOODPECKER, Campethera punctuligera, Stippelspecht
Small numbers in open country throughout.

125.         CARDINAL WOODPECKER, Dendropicos fuscescens, Kardinaalspecht
A single bird at Abuko NR (extension).

126.         GREY WOODPECKER, Dendropicos goertae, Grijsgroene Specht
Small numbers throughout.

127.         BLACK‑HEADED (RED‑BELLIED) PARADISE‑FLYCATCHER, Terpsiphone rufiventer, Roodbuikparadijsmonarch
6 at Abuko NR.

128.         AFRICAN PARADISE‑FLYCATCHER, Terpsiphone viridis, Afrikaanse Paradijsmonarch
4 at Abuko NR.

129.         FORK‑TAILED (GLOSSY‑BACKED) DRONGO, Dicrurus adsimilis, Fluweeldrongo
2 at the Lamin Fields, 2 at Yundum and also 2 at the Marakisa Woods.

130.         PIAPIAC (BLACK MAGPIE), Ptilostomus afer, Piapiac
A very common and widespread species, in flocks up to 25 birds.

131.         PIED CROW, Corvus albus, Schildraaf
Common throughout.

132.         AFRICAN GOLDEN‑ORIOLE, Oriolus auratus, Afrikaanse Wielewaal
A single bird at the Marakisa Woods.

133.         RED‑SHOULDERED CUCKOO‑SHRIKE, Campephaga phoenicea, Roodschouderrupsvogel
1 male at Abuko NR and 2 males at the Marakisa Woods.

134.         WOODCHAT SHRIKE, Lanius senator, Roodkopklauwier
Small numbers in scrub, 10+ at Yundum.

135.         YELLOW‑BILLED (LONG‑TAILED) SHRIKE, Corvinella corvina, Geelsnavelklauwier
Common throughout, in parties of up to 8 birds.

136.         NORTHERN PUFFBACK (GAMBIAN PUFF‑BACK SHRIKE), Dryoscopus gambensis, Gambia‑poederdonsklauwier
2 females at Abuko NR.

137.         BLACK‑CROWNED TCHAGRA, Tchagra senegala, Zwartkruintjsagra
A single observation near the Lamin Lodge.

138.         COMMON GONOLEK (BARBARY SHRIKE), Laniarius barbarus, Goudkapfiskaal
Single ones at the Fajara Golf Course, Casino Cycle Track and Yundum, 2 in the garden of the Senegambia Hotel.

139.         SULPHUR‑BREASTED (ORANGE‑BREASTED) BUSHSHRIKE, Telophorus sulfureopectus, Oranje Bosklauwier
A splendid observation at Abuko NR.

140.         WHITE (LONG‑CRESTED) HELMETSHRIKE, Prionops plumatus, Helmklauwier
6 at Abuko NR and 4 at the Brufut Woods.

141.         BROWN‑THROATED (SCARLET‑SPECTACLED) WATTLE‑EYE, Platysteira cyanea, Bruinkeellelvliegenvanger
Fairly common at Abuko NR.

142.         AFRICAN THRUSH (WEST AFRICAN THRUSH), Turdus pelios, Pelioslijster
A fairly common and widespread species.

143.         PURPLE GLOSSY‑STARLING, Lamprotornis purpureus, Purperglansspreeuw
6 at the Lamin Fields, small numbers at the Marakisa Woods and the the Brufut Woods.

144.         SPLENDID GLOSSY‑STARLING, Lamprotornis splendidus, Prachtglansspreeuw
2 in the garden of the Senegambia Hotel.

145.         LONG‑TAILED GLOSSY‑STARLING, Lamprotornis caudatus, Groene Langstaartglansspreeuw
A very common species throughout.

146.         YELLOW‑BILLED OXPECKER, Buphagus africanus, Geelsnavelossepikker
A single bird at Kotu Creek.

147.         NORTHERN BLACK‑FLYCATCHER, Melaenornis edolioides, Senegalese Drongovliegenvanger
A single observation at Abuko NR.

148.         SNOWY‑CROWNED ROBIN‑CHAT, Cossypha niveicapilla, Witkruinlawaaimaker
2 at Abuko NR.

149.         WHITE‑CROWNED ROBIN‑CHAT, Cossypha albicapilla, Schubkaplawaaimaker
2 in the garden of the Senegambia Hotel.

150.         WHINCHAT, Saxicola rubetra, Paapje
10+ at Yundum, 1 at the Lamin Fields.

151.         NORTHERN WHEATEAR, Oenanthe oenanthe, Tapuit
10+ at Yundum.

152.         BARN SWALLOW (EUROPEAN SWALLOW), Hirundo rustica, Boerenzwaluw
Small numbers along the coast.

153.         RED‑CHESTED SWALLOW, Hirundo lucida, Roodkeelzwaluw
A common and widespread species.

154.         WIRE‑TAILED SWALLOW, Hirundo smithii, Roodkruinzwaluw
Small numbers throughout the visited areas.

155.         PIED‑WINGED SWALLOW, Hirundo leucosoma, Bontvleugelzwaluw
1 at the Lamin Fields, small numbers at Yundum and at the Marakisa Woods.

156.         MOSQUE SWALLOW, Hirundo senegalensis, Moskee‑zwaluw
1 at the Marakisa Woods and 3 at Cape Point.

157.         HOUSE MARTIN, Delichon urbica, Huiszwaluw
Small numbers at the Marakisa Woods.

158.         FANTI SAWWING (FANTI ROUGH‑WINGED SWALLOW), Psalidoprocne obscura, Fantee‑kamzwaluw
6 at Yundum and 10+ at the Brufut Woods.

159.         COMMON BULBUL (COMMON GARDEN BULBUL), Pycnonotus barbatus, Grauwe Buulbuul
Abundant throughout.

160.         LITTLE GREENBUL (LITTLE GREEN BULBUL), Andropadus virens, Groene Buulbuul
Small numbers at Abuko NR and 1 at the Marakisa Woods.

161.         YELLOW‑THROATED GREENBUL (YELLOW‑THROATED LEAF‑LOVE), Chlorocichla flavicollis, Geelkraagbuulbuul
3 at the Fajara Golf Course and 3 at the Brufut Woods.

162.         LEAF‑LOVE, Phyllastrephus scandens, Zingende Gabonloofbuulbuul
A splendid observation at the Fajara Golf Course.

163.         GREY‑HEADED BRISTLEBILL, Bleda canicapilla, Grijskopblada
2 at Abuko NR.

164.         SINGING CISTICOLA, Cisticola cantans, Witbrauwgraszanger
2 at Kotu Creek.

165.         SIFFLING (SHORTWING) CISTICOLA, Cisticola brachypterus, Kortvleugelgraszanger
4 at the Bund Road.

166.         ZITTING CISTICOLA (COMMON FANTAIL WARBLER), Cisticola juncidis, Gewone Graszanger
A few throughout the country.

167.         TAWNY‑FLANKED PRINIA (WEST AFRICAN PRINIA), Prinia subflava, Roestflankprinia
Small numbers daily in the visited areas.

168.         RED‑WINGED PRINIA (RED‑WINGED WARBLER), Prinia erythroptera, Roodvleugelprinia
3 at Yundum.

169.         YELLOW‑BREASTED APALIS, Apalis flavida, Geelborstapalis
2 at Abuko NR.

170.         ORIOLE WARBLER (MOHO), Hypergerus atriceps, Wielewaalzanger
2 at Abuko NR and 1 at the Brufut Woods.

171.         GRAY‑BACKED CAMAROPTERA, Camaroptera brachyura, Blaatcamaroptera
6 at Abuko NR and small numbers at the Brufut Woods and the Marakisa Woods.

172.         OLIVACEOUS WARBLER, Hippolais pallida, Vale Spotvogel
Small numbers throughout.

173.         MELODIOUS WARBLER, Hippolais polyglotta, Orpheusspotvogel
Small numbers throughout.

174.         SENEGAL (GREEN‑BACKED) EREMOMELA, Eremomela pusilla, Groenrugeremomela
3 at the Marakisa Woods and 2 at the Brufut Woods.

175.         NORTHERN CROMBEC (NUTHATCH WARBLER), Sylvietta brachyura, Senegalese Krombek
2 at Abuko NR, 2 at the Lamin Fields, 1 at Pirang, a few at the Marakisa Woods and the Brufut Woods.

176.         GREEN HYLIA, Hylia prasina, Hylia
A single bird at Abuko NR.

177.         WILLOW WARBLER, Phylloscopus trochilus, Fitis
1 at the Fajara Golf Course and 2 at the the Lamin Fields.

178.         EURASIAN CHIFFCHAFF, Phylloscopus collybita, Tjiftjaf
2 at the Fajara Golf Course and 1 near the Sunwing Hotel.

179.         GARDEN WARBLER, Sylvia borin, Tuinfluiter
A single bird at the Fajara Golf Course.

180.         GREATER (EUROPEAN) WHITETHROAT, Sylvia communis, Grasmus
A single observation at Yundum.

181.         SUBALPINE WARBLER, Sylvia cantillans, Baardgrasmus
A single bird at the Fajara Golf Course.

182.         BLACKCAP BABBLER, Turdoides reinwardtii, Zwartkapbabbelaar
Fairly common throughout.

183.         BROWN BABBLER, Turdoides plebejus, Sahelbabbelaar
A common and widespread species.

184.         CRESTED LARK, Galerida cristata, Kuifleeuwerik
3 at Pirang.

185.         HOUSE SPARROW, Passer domesticus, Huismus
Small numbers near settlements in towns and villages.

186.         GREY‑HEADED SPARROW, Passer griseus, Grijskopmus
Fairly common throughout.

187.         BUSH PETRONIA (BUSH‑SPARROW), Petronia dentata, Kleine Rotsmus
2 at Cape Point.

188.         WESTERN BLUEBILL (BLUE‑BILLED WEAVER), Spermophaga haematina, Roodborstblauwsnavel
A single observation at Abuko NR.

189.         RED‑BILLED (SENEGAL) FIREFINCH, Lagonosticta senegala, Vuurvinkje
Abundant throughout.

190.         RED‑CHEEKED CORDONBLUE, Uraeginthus bengalus, Blauwfazantje
A fairly common and widespread species.

191.         LAVENDER WAXBILL (FIREFINCH), Estrilda caerulescens, Lavendelastrild
2 at the Casino Cycle Track and singles at the Marakisa Woods and at the Lamin Fields.

192.         ORANGE‑CHEEKED WAXBILL, Estrilda melpoda, Oranjekaakje
4 at the Casino Cycle Track, common at the Marakisa Woods and at the Brufut Woods.

193.         AFRICAN QUAILFINCH, Ortygospiza atricollis, Kwartelastrild
4 at Pirang.

194.         AFRICAN SILVERBILL (WARBLING SILVERBILL), Lonchura cantans, Zilverbekje
2 at the Bund Road, 4 in the scrub near the Sunwing Hotel.

195.         BRONZE MANNIKIN, Lonchura cucullata, Gewoon Ekstertje
Very common throughout the visited areas.

196.         VILLAGE INDIGOBIRD (SENEGAL INDIGO FINCH), Vidua chalybeata, Staalvink
2 at the Lamin Fields, 1 near the Brufut Woods.

197.         PIN‑TAILED WHYDAH, Vidua macroura, Dominikanerwida
40+ at the Brufut Woods.

198.         WHITE WAGTAIL, Motacilla alba, Witte Kwikstaart
2 at the Bund Road, 1 at the Casino Cycle Track and 1 at the Brufut Woods.

199.         YELLOW WAGTAIL, Motacilla flava, Gele Kwikstaart
Up to 4 a day.

200.         YELLOW‑THROATED LONGCLAW, Macronyx croceus, Geelkeellangklauw
3 at Kotu Creek and 1 at the Casino Cycle Track.

201.         TREE PIPIT, Anthus trivialis, Boompieper
A single bird at Yundum.

202.         WHITE‑BILLED BUFFALO‑WEAVER, Bubalornis albirostris, Witsnavelbuffelwever
10+ at Abuko NR (extension), a few at the Lamin Fields, 10+ at the Casino Cycle Track.

203.         SPECTACLED WEAVER, Ploceus ocularis, Brilwever
4 at Abuko NR and 1 at the Marakisa Woods.

204.         VILLAGE WEAVER, Ploceus cucullatus, Grote Textorwever
Abundant throughout.

205.         BLACK‑WINGED (FIRE‑CROWNED) BISHOP, Euplectes hordeacus, Roodvoorhoofdwever
2 at Yundum.

206.         ORANGE (RED) BISHOP, Euplectes franciscanus, Oranjewever
100+ at Yundum.

207.         MOUSE‑BROWN SUNBIRD, Anthreptes gabonicus, Bruine Honingzuiger
A splendid observation in the mangroves at Lamin Lodge.

208.         WESTERN VIOLET‑BACKED SUNBIRD, Anthreptes longuemarei, Violetrughoningzuiger
A pair at the Brufut Woods.

209.         COLLARED SUNBIRD, Anthreptes collaris, Halsbandhoningzuiger
Single birds at Abuko NR and the Marakisa Woods.

210.         SCARLET‑CHESTED (SCARLET‑BREASTED) SUNBIRD, Nectarinia senegalensis, Roodborsthoningzuiger
Small numbers inland.

211.         VARIABLE (YELLOW‑BELLIED) SUNBIRD, Nectarinia venusta, Ornaathoningzuiger
Small numbers inland.

212.         SPLENDID SUNBIRD, Nectarinia coccinigastra, Roodbuikhoningzuiger
A fairly common and widespread species.

213.         BEAUTIFUL (LONG‑TAILED) SUNBIRD, Nectarinia pulchella, Feeënhoningzuiger
A common and widespread species.

214.         YELLOW‑FRONTED CANARY, Serinus mozambicus, Mozambique‑sijs
4 at Yundum.

SYSTEMATIC LIST OF MAMMALS

This list follows the sequence and scientific nomenclature of Rod Ward's "A Birdwatcher's Guide to The Gambia"

Data are estimates of the minimum numbers seen.

The Dutch names follow "Elseviers Gids van de Afrikaanse Zoogdieren" of Haltenorth/Diller/Smeenk.

1.             GREEN VERVET MONKEY, Cercopithecus aethiops sabaeus, Groene Meerkat
Fairly common at Abuko NR.

2.             PATAS (RED MONKEY), Erythrocebus patas, Huzarenaap
3 at Yundum.

3.             WESTERN RED COLOBUS, Colubus badius, Westafrikaanse Rode Colubus
Fairly common at Abuko NR.

4.             GAMBIAN SUN-SQUIRREL, Heliosciurus gambianus, Kleine Zonne‑eekhoorn
A few at Abuko NR.

5.             STRIPED GROUND SQUIRREL, Xerus erythropus, Gestreepte Grondeekhoorn
Single ones at Abuko and the Marakisa Woods.

6.             CRAWSHAY'S HARE, Lepus crawshayi, Crawshay's Haas
A single observation at Yundum.

7.             BUSHBUCK, Tragelaphus spekei, Bosbok
A few at Abuko NR and at the Marakisa Woods.

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