SYSTEMATIC LIST OF BIRDS
This list follows the taxonomy, names and sequence of James F. Clements (July 1991, Birds of the World. A Check List and Supplements No. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5).
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 "Birds of Southern Africa”and the supplement “Birds of Malawi" by Kenneth Newman, but only mentioned when these differ substantially from the Clements Check List.
The Dutch names follow the translated "Complete Checklist of Birds of the World" (Complete Checklist van Vogels van de Wereld) of Michael Walters.
Numbers quoted are estimates of the minimum numbers seen.
The following abbreviations are used:
(Z) = Zambia
FR = Forest Reserve
NP = National Park
NS = Nature Sanctuary
100+ = at least 100 birds
1.
LITTLE GREBE (DABCHICK), Tachybaptus ruficollis, Dodaars
Only one bird seen at Nyika NP.
2.
LONG‑TAILED (REED) CORMORANT, Phalacrocorax africanus, Afrikaanse Dwergaalscholver
Commonly observed throughout Malawi and Zambia in suitable habitat.
3.
GREAT (WHITEBREASTED) CORMORANT, Phalacrocorax carbo, Aalscholver
Very common in Liwonde NP along the Shire River.
4.
AFRICAN DARTER, Anhinga rufa,
Afrikaanse Slangenhalsvogel
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z) and 2 at Liwonde NP.
5.
WHITE‑FACED WHISTLING‑DUCK, Dendrocygna viduata, Witwangfluiteend
60+ at Liwonde NP and 10+ along the Shire River.
6.
EGYPTIAN GOOSE, Alopochen
aegyptiacus, Nijlgans
Fairly common at South Luangwa NP (Z).
7.
SPUR‑WINGED GOOSE, Plectropterus gambensis, Spoorwiekgans
A single one at Liwonde NP.
8.
COMB (KNOBBILLED) DUCK, Sarkidiornis melanotos, Knobbeleend
5 at Liwonde NP.
9.
YELLOW-BILLED DUCK, Anas undulata,
Geelsnaveleeend
2 near Mchinji, small numbers near Kasungu, 20+ at Nyika NP, a few at Lilongwe
NS.
10.
RED‑BILLED DUCK (REDBILLED TEAL), Anas erythrorhyncha, Roodsnavelpijlstaart
15+ near Kasungu.
11.
LITTLE EGRET, Egretta garzetta,
Kleine Zilverreiger
10+ near Kasungu, small numbers near Nkhata Bay.
12.
INTERMEDIATE (YELLOWBILLED) EGRET, Mesophoyx intermedia, Middelste Zilverreiger
Single ones at South Luangwa NP (Z), near Nkhata Bay and Lengwe NP, 4 at
Liwonde NP.
13.
GREY HERON, Ardea cinerea,
Blauwe Reiger
Widespread in small numbers.
14.
BLACK‑HEADED HERON, Ardea melanocephala, Zwartkopreiger
Fairly common and widespread. Up to 20+ a day.
15.
GOLIATH HERON, Ardea goliath,
Reuzenreiger
3 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at Liwonde NP.
16.
PURPLE HERON, Ardea purpurea,
Purperreiger
2 near Mchinji.
17.
GREAT EGRET, Ardea alba,
Grote Zilverreiger
Widespread in small numbers.
18.
CATTLE EGRET, Bubulcus
ibis, Koereiger
A common appearance in both countries.
19.
SQUACCO HERON, Ardeola ralloides,
Ralreiger
2 near Mchinji, 1 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 4 at Liwonde NP.
20.
STRIATED (GREENBACKED) HERON, Butorides striatus, Mangrovereiger
Singles
at South Luangwa NP (Z), Nyika NP and at Nkhata Bay, 2 at Liwonde NP and 4 along
the Shire River near Lengwe NP.
21.
BLACK‑CROWNED NIGHT‑HERON, Nycticorax nycticorax, Kwak
12 along the Shire River near Chikwawa.
22.
HAMERKOP, Scopus umbretta,
Hamerkop
A ratther common and widespread species.
23.
GLOSSY IBIS, Plegadis
falcinellus, Zwarte Ibis
A single observation at Liwonde NP.
24.
HADADA IBIS, Bostrychia hagedash, Hadada‑ibis
A rather common and widespread species.
25.
SACRED IBIS, Threskiornis
aethiopicus, Heilige Ibis
Fairly common at South Luangwa NP.
26.
AFRICAN SPOONBILL, Platalea
alba, Afrikaanse Lepelaar
Small numbers at South Luangwa NP (Z) and at Liwonde NP.
27.
YELLOW‑BILLED STORK, Mycteria ibis, Afrikaanse Nimmerzat
Common at South Luangwa NP (Z).
28.
AFRICAN OPENBILL (OPENBILLED STORK), Anastomus lamelligerus, Afrikaanse Gaper
A common and widespread species.
29.
WOOLLY‑NECKED STORK, Ciconia episcopus, Bisschopsooievaar
A single one at Lengwe NP.
30.
SADDLE‑BILLED STORK, Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis, Zadelbekooievaar
11 at South Luangwa NP (Z).
31.
MARABOU STORK, Leptoptilos
crumeniferus, Afrikaanse Maraboe
3 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at Liwonde NP, 6 at Lengwe NP
32.
AFRICAN CUCKOO-FALCON (CUCKOO
HAWK), Aviceda cuculoides, Afrikaanse
Koekoekswouw
A single observation at Liwonde NP.
33.
BLACK‑SHOULDERED KITE, Elanus caeruleus, Grijze Wouw
1 near Mchinji, 4 en route Kasungu – Mzuzu, 1 at Nyika NP, 5 at Lengwe NP.
34.
BLACK KITE, Milvus migrans,
Zwarte Wouw
Surprisingly scarce. Small numbers of this “Ýellow‑billed Kite” at
Lilongwe NS and en route in Malawi.
35.
AFRICAN FISH‑EAGLE, Haliaeetus vocifer, Afrikaanse Zeearend
A rather common and widespread species.
36.
PALM-NUT VULTURE, Gyphohierax
angoliensis, Palmgier
A single bird in the Thyolo Mountains.
37.
HOODED VULTURE, Necrosyrtes
monachus, Kapgier
3 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at Lengwe NP.
38.
WHITE‑BACKED VULTURE, Gyps africanus, Witruggier
Small numbers at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Nyika NP, 8 at Lengwe NP.
39.
LAPPET‑FACED VULTURE, Torgos tracheliotus, Oorgier
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z).
40.
WHITE‑HEADED VULTURE, Trigonoceps occipitalis, Wikopgier
6 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at Liwonde NP.
41.
BROWN SNAKE‑EAGLE, Circaetus cinereus, Bruine Slangenarend
4 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at Lengwe NP.
42.
(WESTERN) BANDED SNAKE‑EAGLE, Circaetus cinerascens, Kleine Grijze
Slangenarend
2 at Dzalanyama FR, 2 at South Luangwa NP, up to 4 a day at Liwonde NP,
7 at Lengwe NP.
43.
BATELEUR, Terathopius
ecaudatus, Bateleur
Commonly observed throughout both countries.
44.
AFRICAN MARSH‑HARRIER, Circus ranivorus, Afrikaanse Bruine
Kiekendief
2 near Mchinji, 1 at Liwonde NP.
45.
AFRICAN HARRIER‑HAWK (GYMNOGENE), Polyboroides typus, Kaalkopkiekendief
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at Liwonde NP and 2 at Lengwe NP.
46.
LIZARD BUZZARD, Kaupifalco
monogrammicus, Hagedisbuizerd
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 5 at Lengwe NP.
47.
GABAR GOSHAWK, Melierax
gabar, Gabarhavik
2 at Dzalanyama FR, 2 at Liwonde NP (melanistic form).
48.
AFRICAN GOSHAWK, Accipiter
tachiro, Afrikaanse Havik
2 at Lengwe NP.
49.
SHIKRA (LITTLE BANDED GOSHAWK), Accipiter badius, Shikra
Single observations at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Zomba.
50.
LITTLE SPARROWHAWK, Accipiter
minullus, Oost-Afrikaanse Dwergsperwer
A single sighting en route near Salima.
51.
OVAMPO SPARROWHAWK, Accipiter
ovampensis, Ovambosperwer
A single observation at the Thyolo Mountains.
52.
RUFOUS-CHESTED (REDBREASTED) SPARROWHAWK, Accipiter rufiventris, Afrikaanse Sperwer
5 at Nyika NP.
53.
AUGUR BUZZARD, Buteo augur,
Augurbuizerd
1 near Mchinji and 6 at Nyika NP.
54.
TAWNY EAGLE, Aquila rapax,
Taankleurige Arend
8 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at Lengwe NP.
55.
WAHLBERG'S EAGLE, Aquila
wahlbergi, Wahlbergs Arend
3 at Liwonde NP.
56.
VERREAUX'S (BLACK) EAGLE, Aquila verreauxii, Zwarte Arend
3 at the Thyolo Mountains.
57.
AFRICAN HAWK-EAGLE, Hieraaetus
spilogaster, Afrikaanse Havikarend
A pair at Dzalanyama FR.
58.
AYRES’ HAWK-EAGLE, Hieraaeus
ayresii, Ayres’ Havikarend
A single bird at Liwonde NP.
59.
MARTIAL EAGLE, Polemaetus
bellicosus, Vechtarend
2 at South Luangwe NP (Z), 2 at Liwonde NP and also 2 at the Thyolo Mountains.
60.
LONG‑CRESTED EAGLE, Lophaetus occipitalis, Langkuifarend
1 at Lengwe NP.
61.
EURASIAN (ROCK) KESTREL, Falco tinnunculus, Torenvalk
A single sighting at the Soche Mountain.
62.
DICKINSON'S KESTREL, Falco
dickinsoni, Dickinsons Torenvalk
Single sightings at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Liwonde NP.
63.
RED‑NECKED FALCON, Falco chicquera, Roodkopsmelleken
A single observation at Liwonde NP.
64.
LANNER FALCON, Falco biarmicus,
Lannervalk
1 near Mchinji, 2 at the Soche Mountain, 1 at Lengwe NP.
65.
PEREGRINE FALCON, Falco
peregrinus, Slechtvalk
A single bird at the airport in Lilongwe.
66.
HELMETED GUINEAFOWL, Numida
meleagris, Helmparelhoen
A very common and widespread species.
67.
COQUI FRANCOLIN, Francolinus
coqui, Coquifrankolijn
7 at Dzalanyama FR, 1 at South Luangwa NP.
68.
RED-WINGED FRANCOLIN, Francolinus
levaillantii, Roodvleugelfrankolijn
4 at Nyika NP.
69.
RED-NECKED SPURFOWL, Francolinus
afer, Roodkeelfrankolijn
Small numbers at South Luangwa NP and Liwonde NP.
70.
SWAINSON'S SPURFOWL (SWAINSON'S FRANCOLIN), Francolinus swainsonii, Swainsons Frankolijn
Common in South Luangwa NP (Z).
71.
COMMON QUAIL, Coturnix
coturnix, Kwartel
Very common at Nyika NP.
72.
KNOBBED COOT, Fullica cristata,
Knobbelmeerkoet
3 at Nyika NP.
73.
GREY (SOUTHERN) CROWNED‑CRANE, Balearica regulorum, Grijze Kroonkraan
A pair at South Luangwa NP (Z).
74.
STANLEY BUSTARD, Neotis denhami, Denhams Trap
25+ at Nyika NP.
75.
AFRICAN JACANA, Actophilornis
africanus, Lelieloper
Commonly observed in Malawi and Zambia in suitable habitat.
76.
LESSER JACANA, Microparra capensis, Dwergjacana
Fairly common at a river east of Mchinji.
77.
COMMON SANDPIPER, Actitis
hypoleucos, Oeverloper
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z) and single ones at Nyika NP, Liwonde NP and along
the Shire River near Chikwawa.
78.
WATER THICK‑KNEE (WATER DIKKOP), Burhinus vermiculatus, Watergriel
60+ at South Luangwa NP.
79.
BLACK‑WINGED STILT, Himantopus himantopus, Steltkluut
A few at South Luangwa NP (Z), 5 at Liwonde NP and a few along the Shire
River near Chikwawa.
80.
BRONZE-WINGED COURSER, Rhinoptilus chalcopterus, Bronsvleugelrenvogel
1 at Liwonde NP (nightdrive) and 8 at Lengwe NP during a nightdrive.
81.
TEMMINCK’S COURSER, Cursorius temminckii, Temmincks Renvogel
1 at Liwonde NP.
82.
KITTLITZ'S PLOVER, Charadrius
pecuarius, Herdersplevier
2 along the Shire River near Chikwawa.
83.
THREE‑BANDED PLOVER, Charadrius tricollaris, Driebandplevier
A few at South Luangwa NP (Z).
84.
WHITE-FRONTED PLOVER, Charadrius marginatus, Vale
Strandplevier
A single bird along the Luangwa River at Wildlife Camp (Z).
85.
LONG‑TOED LAPWING, Vanellus crassirostris, Langteenkievit
A single observation at Liwonde NP.
86.
BLACKSMITH PLOVER, Vanellus
armatus, Smidsplevier
Small numbers at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Liwonde NP.
87.
WHITE‑HEADED LAPWING (WHITECROWNED PLOVER), Vanellus albiceps, Witkruinkievit
Fairly common at South Luangwa NP (Z), 2 at Liwonde NP.
88.
WATTLED LAPWING, Vanellus
senegallus, Lelkievit
Up to 10 a day at South Luangwa NP (Z).
89.
SENEGAL LAPWING (LESSER BLACKWINGED PLOVER), Vanellus lugubris, Rouwkievit
4 at Liwonde NP.
90.
CROWNED LAPWING, Vanellus
coronatus, Diadeemkievit
Small numbers at South Luangwa NP and Liwonde NP.
91.
GRAY‑HEADED GULL, Larus cirrocephalus, Grijskopmeeuw
Common along the Shire River at Liwonde NP.
92.
AFRICAN SKIMMER, Rhynchops
flavirostris, Afrikaanse Schaarbek
9 at South Luangwa NP (Z).
93.
DOUBLE‑BANDED SANDGROUSE, Pterocles bicinctus, Dubbelbandzandhoen
A single bird at South Luangwa NP (Z).
94.
ROCK DOVE, Columba livia,
Stadsduif
Fairly common around villages and towns.
95.
AFRICAN (RAMERON) PIGEON, Columba arquatrix, Olijfduif
15+ at Nyika NP.
96.
DUSKY (PINKBREASTED) TURTLE DOVE, Streptopelia lugens, Rouwtortel
4 at Nyika NP.
97.
LAUGHING DOVE, Streptopelia
senegalensis, Palmtortel
Very common at South Luangwa NP (Z), a few at Liwonde NP and Lengwe NP.
98.
AFRICAN MOURNING DOVE, Streptopelia decipiens, Treurtortel
3 along the Shire River near Chikwawa.
99.
RING‑NECKED DOVE (CAPE TURTLE DOVE), Streptopelia capicola, Kaapse Tortel
Abundant in both countries.
100.
RED‑EYED DOVE, Streptopelia
semitorquata, Roodoogtortel
A fairly common and widespread species.
101.
EMERALD‑SPOTTED WOOD‑DOVE (GREENSPOTTED DOVE), Turtur chalcospilos, Smaragdvlekduif
A common and widespread species.
102.
BLUE-SPOTTED WOOD-DOVE, Turtur afer, Staalvlekduif
A single bird at Nkhata Bay. Probably overlooked many times.
103.
TAMBOURINE DOVE, Turtur tympanistria,
Tamboerijnduif
Small numbers at Liwonde NP, Soche & Thyolo Mountains and Lengwe NP.
104.
NAMAQUA DOVE, Oena capensis,
Maskerduif
2 at Liwonde NP.
105.
BROWN‑HEADED PARROT, Poicephalus cryptoxanthus, Bruinkoppapegaai
8 at Liwonde NP.
106.
LILIAN’S LOVEBIRD, Agapornis
lilianae, Nyasa-agapornis
Very common at South Luangwa NP (Z), fairly common at Liwonde NP.
107.
SPECKLED MOUSEBIRD, Colius
striatus, Bruine Muisvogel
Seen in good numbers at most places visited.
108.
RED‑FACED MOUSEBIRD, Urocolius indicus, Roodwangmuisvogel
25+ at Liwonde NP.
109.
SCHALOW’S TURACO, Turaco
schalowi, Schalows Toerako
A few at Nyika NP and Dzalanyama FR.
110.
LIVINGSTONE'S TURACO (LIVINGSTONE'S LOURIE), Tauraco livingstonii, Livingstones Toerako
A few at the Soche Mountain and the Thyolo Mountains, 1 at Lilongwe NS.
111.
PURPLE-CRESTED TURACO, Tauraco porphyreolophus, Purperkuiftoerako
2 at Liwonde NP.
112.
GREY GO‑AWAY‑BIRD (GREY LOURIE), Corythaixoides concolor, Vale Toerako
A fairly common and widespread species.
113.
BARRED LONG-TAILED CUCKOO, Cercococcyx montanus, Gestreepte Langstaartkoekoek
A single observation at Lengwe NP.
114.
AFRICAN EMERALD CUCKOO, Chrysococcyx cupreus, Smaragdkoekoek
A female at Liwonde NP.
115.
SENEGAL COUCAL, Centropus
senegalensis, Senegalese Spoorkoekoek
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z).
116.
BURCHELL'S COUCAL, Centropus
burchelli, Burchells Spoorkoekoek
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 3 at Liwonde NP and 2 at Lengwe NP.
117.
SPOTTED EAGLE-OWL, Bubo
africanus, Afrikaanse Oehoe
5 during a nightdrive at Nyika NP.
118.
VERREAUX'S (GIANT) EAGLE‑OWL, Bubo lacteus, Verreaux' Oehoe
2 during a nightdrive at South Luangwa NP (Z).
119.
PEARL‑SPOTTED OWLET, Glaucidium perlatum, Geparelde Dwerguil
1 at Dzalanyama FR.
120.
AFRICAN BARRED OWLET (BARRED OWL), Glaucidium capense, Kaapse Dwerguil
A single observation at Liwonde NP.
121.
FIERY-NECKED NICHJAR, Caprimulgus
pectoralis, Roesthalsnachtzwaluw
Heard at Liwonde NP and 1 seen at Lengwe NP.
122.
RUWENZORI NIGHTJAR, Caprimulgus
ruwenzorii, Ruwenzorinachtzwaluw
A pair at Nyika NP.
123.
FRECKLED NIGHTJAR, Caprimulgus
tristigma, Rotsnachtzwaluw
A single one at Nyika NP.
124.
SQUARE‑TAILED (MOZAMBIQUE) NIGHTJAR, Caprimulgus fossii, Gabonnachtzwaluw
Fairly common at South Luangwa NP (Z) and 1 at Lengwe NP.
125.
AFRICAN PALM‑SWIFT, Cypsiurus parvus, Afrikaanse Palmgierzwaluw
A very common and widespread species.
126.
LITTLE SWIFT, Apus affinis,
Huisgierzwaluw
Common at South Luangwa NP (Z) and at Chikwawa.
127.
BAR-TAILED TROGON, Apaloderma
vittatum, Bandstaarttrogon
A poor flight view of a bird at Chowo Forest in Nyika NP.
128.
HALF-COLLARED KINGFISHER, Alcedo semitorquata, Kobaltijsvogel
A single observation at Lilongwe NS.
129.
MALACHITE KINGFISHER, Alcedo
cristata, Malachietijsvogel
Small numbers at suitable habitats.
130.
BROWN‑HOODED KINGFISHER, Halcyon albiventris, Bruinkapijsvogel
A few along Lake Malawi, at Liwonde NP, Lengwe NP and Lilongwe NS.
131.
STRIPED KINGFISHER, Halcyon
chelicuti, Gestreepte Ijsvogel
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z), a few along Lake Malawi, Liwonde NP and Lengwe
NP.
132.
GIANT KINGFISHER, Megaceryle
maxima, Afrikaanse Reuzenijsvogel
5 at South Luangwa NP (Z), several along Lake Malawi (Nkhata Bay).
133.
PIED KINGFISHER, Ceryle rudis,
Bonte Ijsvogel
A common and widespread species.
134.
WHITE‑FRONTED BEE‑EATER, Merops bullockoides, Witkapbijeneter
Fairly common at South Luangwa NP (Z).
135.
LITTLE BEE‑EATER, Merops pusillus, Dwergbijeneter
A common and widespread species.
136.
SWALLOW‑TAILED BEE‑EATER, Merops hirundineus, Zwaluwstaartbijeneter
Small numbers at Dzalanyama FR and South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at Liwonde NP.
137.
BOEHM’S BEE-EATER, Merops
boehmi, Böhms Bijeneter
Common at Liwonde NP, 15+ at Lengwe NP.
138.
SOUTHERN CARMINE BEE‑EATER, Merops nubicoides, Zuidelijke Karmijnrode
Bijeneter
Only one bird seen at South Luangwa NP (Z).
139.
LILAC‑BREASTED ROLLER, Coracias caudata, Vorkstaartscharrelaar
A very common and widespread species.
140.
RACKET‑TAILED ROLLER, Coracias spatulata, Vlagstaartscharrelaar
6 en route from South Luangwa NP (Z) to Chipata (Zambia/Malawi border).
141.
RUFOUS‑CROWNED (PURPLE) ROLLER, Coracias noevia, Roodkruinscharrelaar
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z).
142.
AFRICAN HOOPOE, Upupa africana,
Afrikaanse Hop
1 near Chipata (Z), several at Liwonde NP and Lengwe NP.
143.
GREEN (REDBILLED) WOODHOOPOE, Phoeniculus purpureus, Groene Kakelaar
A rather common and widespread species.
144.
COMMON (GREATER) SCIMITAR‑BILL, Rhinopomastus cyanomelas, Zuid-Afrikaanse
Boomhop
10+ at South Luangwa NP (Z), 3 at the entrance of Nyika NP, 1 at Liwonde
NP and a few at Lengwe NP.
145.
RED‑BILLED HORNBILL, Tockus erythrorhynchus, Roodsnaveltok
Common at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Liwonde NP.
146.
SOUTHERN YELLOW‑BILLED HORNBILL, Tockus leucomelas, Geelsnaveltok
Only one observation at Lengwe NP.
147.
CROWNED HORNBILL, Tockus
alboterminatus, Kuiftok
A rather common and widespread species.
148.
AFRICAN GREY HORNBILL, Tockus nasutus, Grijze Tok
A fairly common and widespread species.
149.
PALE-BILLED HORNBILL, Tockus
pallidirostris, Diksnaveltok
10+ at Dzalanyama FR.
150.
TRUMPETER HORNBILL, Ceratogymna
bucinator, Trompetneushoornvogel
4 at South Luangwa NP (Z) and 4 at Lengwe NP.
151.
SOUTHERN GROUND‑HORNBILL, Bucorvus leadbeateri, Zuidelijke Hoornraaf
17 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 4 at Liwonde NP and 1 at Lengwe NP.
152.
WHITE‑EARED BARBET, Stactolaema leucotis, Witoorbaardvogel
7 at the Soche Mountain and 8 at the Thyolo Mountains.
153.
WHYTE'S BARBET, Stactolaema
whytii, Whytes Baardvogel
6 at Dzalanyama FR.
154.
GREEN BARBET, Stactolaema
olivacea, Olijfkleurige Ketellapper
4 at the Thyolo Mountains.
155.
MOUSTACHED GREEN-TINKERBIRD, Pogoniulus leucomystax, Witsnorketellapper
6 at Nyika NP.
156.
(GOLDEN-) YELLOW‑RUMPED TINKERBIRD, Pogoniulus bilineatus, Geelstuitketellapper
2 at the Thyolo Mountains, 1 at the Soche Mountain.
157.
YELLOW‑FRONTED TINKERBIRD, Pogoniulus chrysoconus, Geelvoorhoofdketellapper
4 at Lilongwe NS.
158.
MIOMBO BARBET, Tricholaema
frontata, Miombobaardvogel
2 at Dzalanyama FR.
159.
BLACK‑COLLARED BARBET, Lybius torquatus, Zwarthalsbaardvogel
1 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP and 1 in the garden of Hotel Capital in
Lilongwe.
160.
BROWN-BREASTED BARBET, Lybius melanopterus, Bruinborstbaardvogel
A splendid observation of a pair at Liwonde National Park.
161.
CRESTED BARBET, Trachyphonus
vaillantii, Kuifbaardvogel
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z) and 1 at Lengwe NP.
162.
GREATER HONEYGUIDE, Indicator
indicator, Grote Honingspeurder
A single one at Liwonde NP.
163.
LESSER HONEYGUIDE, Indicator
minor, Kleine Honingspeurder
Singles at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Liwonde NP.
164.
PALLID (EASTERN) HONEYGUIDE, Indicator meliphilus, Bleke Honingspeurder
A single one at the Soche Mountain.
165.
GREEN-BACKED (SLENDERBILLED) HONEYGUIDE, Prodotiscus zambesiae, Grijze Honingspeurder
A single observation at Liwonde NP and 1 at the Soche Mountain.
166.
BENNETT'S WOODPECKER, Campethera
bennettii, Bennetts Specht
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z).
167.
GOLDEN‑TAILED WOODPECKER, Campethera abingoni, Goudstaartspecht
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Lengwe NP.
168.
GREEN-BACKED (LITTLE SPOTTED) WOODPECKER, Campethera cailliautii, Groenrugspecht
Single ones at Nkwadzi Forest near Nkhata Bay and Lengwe NP.
169.
CARDINAL WOODPECKER, Dendropicos
fuscescens, Kardinaalspecht
1 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP, 2 at Liwonde NP and 4 at Lengwe NP.
170.
STIERLING’S WOODPECKER, Dendropicos stierlingi, Stierlings Specht
3 at Dzalanyama FR.
171.
BEARDED WOODPECKER, Dendropicos
namaquus, Baardspecht
1 at Lilongwe NS and 2 at Lengwe NP.
172.
OLIVE WOODPECKER, Dendropicos
griseocephalus, Olijfspecht
A single one at Nyika NP.
173.
LIVINGSTONE’S FLYCATCHER, Erythrocercus livingstonei, Grijskopelfmonarch
Small numbers at Liwonde NP and Lengwe NP.
174.
WHITE‑TAILED BLUE‑FLYCATCHER, Elminia albicauda, Witstaartmonarch
A single one at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
175.
WHITE‑TAILED CRESTED‑FLYCATCHER, Trochocercus albonatus, Bergkuifmonarch
6 at Chowo Forest & Zovo Chipolo Forest in Nyika NP.
176.
AFRICAN PARADISE-FLYCATCHER, Terpsiphone viridis, Afrikaanse
Paradijsmonarch
A few at Liwonde NP and Lengwe NP.
177.
SQUARE‑TAILED DRONGO, Dicrurus ludwigii, Rechtstaartdrongo
Fairly common at the Thyolo Mountains and a few at Lengwe NP.
178.
FORK‑TAILED DRONGO, Dicrurus adsimilis, Fluweeldrongo
A common and widespread species.
179.
PIED CROW, Corvus albus,
Schildraaf
A common and widespread species, especially near towns and villages.
180.
WHITE‑NECKED RAVEN, Corvus albicollis, Witnekraaf
Common at Nyika NP.
181.
AFRICAN GOLDEN‑ORIOLE, Oriolus auratus, Afrikaanse Wielewaal
3 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at Kalwe Forest near Nkhata Bay, 1 at Liwonde
NP, 10+ at Lengwe NP and 1at the Soche Mountain.
182.
AFRICAN BLACK‑HEADED ORIOLE, Oriolus larvatus, Maskerwielewaal
Single ones at Dzalanyama FR, at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP and at the
Soche Mountain.
183.
WHITE-BREASTED CUCKOO-SHRIKE, Coracina pectoralis, Witborstrupsvogel
A few at Dzalanyama FR, 3 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP and 1 at Lengwe
NP.
184.
GREY CUCKOO-SHRIKE, Coracina caesia, Bostrupsvogel
2 at the Thyolo Mountains.
185.
BLACK CUCKOO‑SHRIKE, Campephaga flava, Kaapse Rupsvogel
1 at Nkwadzi Forest near Nkhata Bay, a few at Liwonde NP and Lengwe NP.
186.
SOUZA’S SHRIKE, Lanius souzae,
Souza’s Klauwier
4 at Dzalanyama FR.
187.
COMMON FISCAL (FISCAL SHRIKE), Lanius collaris, Gekraagde Klauwier
Small numbers throughout.
188.
BRUBRU, Nilaus afer,
Broebroe
Up to 4 a day, seen most days.
189.
BLACK‑BACKED PUFFBACK, Dryoscopus cubla, Poederdonsklauwier
Commonly observed throughout Malawi, 3 at South Luangwa NP (Z).
190.
BLACK‑CROWNED TCHAGRA, Tchagra senegala, Zwartkruintsjagra
2 at Dzalanyama FR, 3 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at the Thazima gate of
Nyika NP.
191.
BROWN‑CROWNED (THREESTREAKED) TCHAGRA, Tchagra australis, Bruinkoptsjagra
1 at South Luangwa NP (Z), up to 4 a day at Liwonde NP.
192.
TROPICAL BOUBOU, Laniarius
aethiopicus, Ethiopische Fiskaal
Commonly observed throughout Malawi and Zambia in suitable habitat.
193.
FUELLEBORN’S (BLACK) BOUBOU, Laniarius fuelleborni, Fülleborns Fiskaal
2 at Chowo Forest in Nyika NP.
194.
(ORANGE-) SULPHUR‑BREASTED BUSHSHRIKE, Telophorus sulfureopectus, Oranje Bosklauwier
Singles at South Luangwa NP (Z) and at Liwonde NP, 2 at Lengwe NP, 2 at
Lilongwe NS.
195.
BLACK‑FRONTED BUSHSHRIKE, Telophorus nigrifrons, Reichenows Bosklauwier
4 at the Thyolo Mountains and 1 at the Soche Mountain.
196.
GREY‑HEADED BUSHSHRIKE, Malaconotus blanchoti, Spookklauwier
1 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP and 4 at Liwonde NP.
197.
WHITE HELMETSHRIKE, Prionops
plumatus, Helmklauwier
Up to 15 a day at Dzalanyama FR and Lengwe NP.
198.
RETZ'S (REDBILLED) HELMETSHRIKE, Prionops retzii, Retz' Klauwier
Up to 10 a day at Dzalanyama FR, 10+ at Lengwe NP.
199.
MALAWI BATIS, Batis dimorpha, Malawivliegenvanger
A few at Nyika NP, 2 at the Soche Mountain.
200.
CHINSPOT BATIS, Batis molitor,
Witflankvliegenvanger
A rather common appearance.
201.
PALE (MOZAMBIQUE) BATIS, Batis soror, Acaciavliegenvanger
2 at the Soche Mountain.
202.
BLACK‑THROATED WATTLE‑EYE, Platysteira peltata, Zwartkeellelvliegenvanger
A few at Lilongwe NS, small numbers at Liwonde NP and the Soche Mountain.
203.
MIOMBO ROCK‑THRUSH, Monticola angolensis, Miomborotslijster
6 at Dzalanyama FR and 2 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
204.
OLIVE THRUSH, Turdus olivaceus,
Kaapse Lijster
2 at Nyika NP and singles at the Soche Mountain and Thyolo Mountains.
205.
KURRICHANE THRUSH, Turdus
libonyanus, Kurrichanelijster
4 at Dzalanyama FR and 4 at Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
206.
WHITE-CHESTED ALETHE, Alethe
fuelleborni, Witborstalethe
A single one at Chowo Forest in Nyika NP.
207.
CHOLO ALETHE, Alethe choloensis,
Cholobergalethe
Heard at the Thyolo Mountains and a brief view of one bird at the Soche
Mountain.
208.
WALLER’S (REDWINGED) STARLING, Onychognathus walleri, Wallers Spreeuw
Fairly common at Nyika NP.
209.
GREATER BLUE‑EARED GLOSSY‑STARLING, Lamprotornis chalybaeus, Groenstaartglansspreeuw
Common at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Liwonde NP.
210.
SOUTHERN BLUE‑EARED GLOSSY‑STARLING, Lamprotornis elisabeth, Zuidelijke Blauwoorglansspreeuw
Seen, but not every day.
211.
(LONGTAILED) MEVE'S GLOSSY‑STARLING, Lamprotornis mevesii, Meves’ Langstaartglansspreeuw
Commonly observed in South Luangwa NP (Z) and Liwonde NP.
212.
WATTLED STARLING, Creatophora
cinerea, Lelspreeuw
10+ at South Luangwa NP (Z).
213.
YELLOW‑BILLED OXPECKER, Buphagus africanus, Geelsnavelossenpikker
15+ at South Luangwa NP (Z).
214.
RED‑BILLED OXPECKER, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, Roodsnavelossenpikker
Common at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Liwonde NP.
215.
PALE (MOUSECOLOURED) FLYCATCHER, Bradornis pallidus, Vale Vliegenvanger
A few at Dzalanyama FR.
216.
WHITE-EYED SLATY-FLYCATCHER, Dioptrornus fischeri, Bergdrongovliegenvanger
3 at Nyika NP.
217.
SOUTHERN BLACK‑FLYCATCHER, Melaenornis pammelaina, Kaapse Drongovliegenvanger
6 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP and 2 at Lengwe NP.
218.
BOEHM’S FLYCATCHER, Muscicapa
boehmi, Böhms Vliegenvanger
4 at Dzalanyama FR.
219.
AFRICAN DUSKY FLYCATCHER, Muscicapa adusta, Kaapse Vliegenvanger
Small numbers seen at most sites visited.
220.
ASHY (BLUEGREY) FLYCATCHER, Muscicapa caerulescens, Blauwgrijze Vliegenvanger
2 at Dzalanyama FR, 4 at the Thyolo Mountains, 1 at the Soche Mountains
and 1 at Lilongwe NS.
221.
WHITE‑STARRED ROBIN, Pogonocichla stellata, Sterrepaapje
2 at Nyika NP, 2 at the Thyolo Mountains, 1 at the Soche Mountain.
222.
SHARPE’S AKALAT, Sheppardia
sharpei, Sharpes Akalat
Heard at Chowo Forest in Nyika NP.
223.
EAST COAST AKALAT
(GUNNING’S ROBIN), Sheppardia gunningi,
Blauwvleugelakalat
1 at Kalwe Forest and 3 at Nkwadzi Forest near Nkhata Bay
224.
OLIVE-FLANKED ROBIN-CHAT, Cossypha anomala, Bruinflankjanfrederik
2 at Chowo Forest in Nyika NP.
225.
CAPE ROBIN‑CHAT, Cossypha caffra, Kaapse Lawaaimaker
1 at Nyika NP and 1 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
226.
WHITE‑BROWED ROBIN‑CHAT (HEUGLIN'S ROBIN), Cossypha heuglini, Witbrauwlawaaimaker
1 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 1 at Liwonde NP, 3 at Blantyre and 3 in the garden
of Hotel Capital in Lilongwe.
227.
RED-CAPPED ROBIN-CHAT (NATAL ROBIN), Cossypha natalensis, Roodkaplawaaimaker
2 at Liwonde NP and 1 at Lengwe NP.
228.
COLLARED PALM‑THRUSH, Cichladusa arquata, Zambesipalmlijster
Fairly common at Liwonde NP.
229.
(EASTERN) BEARDED SCRUB‑ROBIN, Cercotrichas quadrivirgata, Streepkopwaaierstaart
2 at the Soche Mountain.
230.
MIOMBO (CENTRAL BEARDED) SCRUB-ROBIN, Cercotrichas barbata, Baardwaaierstaart
5 at Dzalanyama FR.
231.
COMMON STONECHAT, Saxicola
torquata, Roodborsttapuit
2 at Dzalanyama FR, up to 10 a day at Nyika NP, 3 at the Thyolo Mountains.
232.
CAPPED WHEATEAR, Oenanthe
pileata, Aardtapuit
6 in the vicinity of Kasungu.
233.
FAMILIAR CHAT, Cercomela
familiaris, Roodstaartspekvreter
4 at Dzalanyama FR and 2 at the Soche Mountain.
234.
WHITE‑HEADED BLACK‑CHAT (ARNOT'S CHAT), Myrmecocichla arnotti, Arnotts Miertapuit
5 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP and 4 at Liwonde NP.
235.
SPOTTED CREEPER, Salpornis
spilonotus, Gevlekte Boomkruiper
A single one at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
236.
PLAIN (BROWNTHROATED) MARTIN, Riparia paludicola, Vale Oeverzwaluw
A few at South Luangwa NP (Z), abundant along the Shire River near Chikwawa.
237.
GREY‑RUMPED SWALLOW, Hirundo griseopyga, Grijsstuitzwaluw
A few near Mchinji, 20+ at Kasungu, 20+ at Liwonde NP.
238.
WIRE‑TAILED SWALLOW, Hirundo smithii, Roodkruinzwaluw
Commonly observed throughout Malawi and Zambia in suitable habitat.
239.
PEARL‑BREASTED SWALLOW, Hirundo dimidiata, Parelborstzwaluw
Small numbers in the Kasungu area.
240.
LESSER STRIPED‑SWALLOW, Hirundo abyssinica, Savannezwaluw
A few near Mchinji, common at South Luangwa NP (Z) and abundant along the
Shire River near Chikwawa.
241.
RED-RUMPED SWALLOW, Hirundo
daurica, Roodstuitzwaluw
A few near Mchinji.
242.
EASTERN SAWWING, Psalidoprocne
orientalis, Oostelijke Kamzwaluw
2 at Dzalanyama FR, small numbers along Lake Malawi (Nkhata Bay) and at
the Thyolo Mountains.
243.
COMMON (BLACKEYED) BULBUL, Pycnonotus barbatus, Grauwe Buulbuul
A very common and widespread species, seen every day of the trip.
244.
LITTLE GREENBUL, Andropadus
virens, Groene Buulbuul
2 at the Thyolo Mountains.
245.
SOMBRE GREENBUL, Andropadus
importunus, Vale Buulbuul
2 at Liwonde NP.
246.
(OLIVEBREASTED) MOUNTAIN GREENBUL, Andropadus tephrolaemus, Grijskeelbuulbuul
Up to 10 a day in the forests at Nyika NP.
247.
STRIPE‑CHEEKED BULBUL, Andropadus milanjensis, Streepwangbuulbuul
3 at the Thyolo Mountains.
248.
YELLOW‑BELLIED GREENBUL, Chlorocichla flaviventris, Geelborstbuulbuul
Common at Liwonde NP and Lengwe NP.
249.
PLACID GREENBUL, Phyllastrephus
placidus, Keniaanse Loofbuulbuul
4 at the Thyolo Mountains, 3 at Lengwe NP and 2 at the Soche Mountain.
250.
TERRESTRIAL BROWNBUL, Phyllastrephus
terrestris, Kaapse Loofbuulbuul
4 at Liwonde NP and a few at Lilongwe NS.
251.
GREY-OLIVE GREENBUL, Phyllastrephus
cerviniventris, Grijze Loofbuulbuul
2 at the Thyolo Mountains and 5 at Lengwe NP.
252.
YELLOW‑STREAKED GREENBUL, Phyllastrephus flavostriatus, Gestreepte
Loofbuulbuul
A few at the Thyolo Mountains.
253.
SHARPÉ’S GREENBUL, Phyllastrephus alfredi, Sharpes Loofbuulbuul
A single observation at Chowo Forest in Nyika NP.
254.
EASTERN (YELLOWSPOTTED) NICATOR, Nicator gularis, Bruinkopnicator
3 at Lengwe NP.
255.
AFRICAN YELLOW WHITE‑EYE, Zosterops senegalensis, Afrikaanse Brilvogel
A fairly common and widespread species.
256.
TRILLING CISTICOLA, Cisticola
woosnami, Miombograszanger
3 at Nyika NP.
257.
BLACK-LORED (MOUNTAIN) CISTICOLA, Cisticola nigriloris, Zwartteugelgraszanger
Small numbers at Nyika NP.
258.
LAZY CISTICOLA, Cisticola
aberrans, Langstaartgraszanger
A single one at Nyika NP.
259.
RATTLING CISTICOLA, Cisticola
chinianus, Ratelgraszanger
A few at South Luangwa NP and Lengwe NP.
260.
CHURRING CISTICOLA, Cisticola
njombe, Snorgraszanger
Common at Nyika NP.
261.
TINKLING (LEVAILLANT’S) CISTICOLA, Cisticola tinniens, Valleigraszanger
3 along the Shire River near Chikwawa.
262.
PIPING CISTICOLA (NEDDICKY), Cisticola fulvicapillus, Bruinkopgraszanger
A single one at South Luangwa NP (Z).
263.
WING-SNAPPING (AYRES’) CISTICOLA, Cisticola ayresii, Dwerggraszanger
2 at Nyika NP.
264.
TAWNY‑FLANKED PRINIA, Prinia subflava, Roestflankprinia
Commonly observed throughout the places visited.
265.
BAR‑THROATED APALIS, Apalis thoracica, Halsbandapalis
3 at Nyika NP.
266.
WHITE-WINGED APALIS, Apalis
chariessa, Witvleugelapalis
Heard at Zomba, 6 seen at the Thyolo Mountains and 4 at the Soche Mountains.
267.
YELLOW‑BREASTED APALIS, Apalis flavida, Geelborstapalis
Several at Liwonde NP and Lengwe NP.
268.
BLACK-HEADED APALIS, Apalis
melanocephala, Tanzania-apalis
Small numbers at the Thyolo Mountains and the Soche Mountain.
269.
BROWN-HEADED APALIS, Apalis
alticola, Bruinkopapalis
A single one at Zovo Chipolo Forest in Nyika NP.
270.
GREY‑BACKED CAMAROPTERA (BLEATING WARBLER), Camaroptera brevicaudata, Blaatcamaroptera
Localised in Malawi, seen only at Lilongwe NS and at Lengwe NP.
271.
GREEN‑BACKED CAMAROPTERA (BLEATING WARBLER), Camaroptera bachyura, Mekkercamaroptera
Commonly observed throughout Malawi in suitable habitat.
272.
EVERGREEN FOREST WARBLER, Bradypterus mariae, Madaràsz’ Struikzanger
2 at the Thyolo Mountains.
273.
AFRICAN (MARSH-) REED‑WARBLER, Acrocephalus baeticatus, Kortvleugelkarekiet
1 near Mchinji, 2 along the Shire River near Chikwawa and 1 at Lilongwe
NS.
274.
MOUNTAIN WARBLER, Chloropeta similis, Bamboerietzanger
Up to 4 a day at Nyika NP.
275.
YELLOW-BELLIED EREMOMELA, Eremomela icteropygialis, Geelbuikeremomela
2 at Dzalanyama FR.
276.
GREENCAP EREMOMELA, Eremomela
scotops, Groenkaperemomela
Fairly common at Dzalanyama FR, 6 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP, a few
at the Soche Mountain, 2 at Lilongwe NS.
277.
CAPE (LONGBILLED) CROMBEC, Sylvietta rufescens, Kaapse Krombek
A single one at Liwonde NP.
278.
YELLOW‑THROATED WOODLAND‑WARBLER, Phylloscopus ruficapilla, Roodkapboszanger
7 at the Thyolo Mountains.
279.
YELLOW-BELLIED HYLIOTA, Hyliota flavigaster, Geelbuikhyliota
1 at Dzalanyama FR and 3 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
280.
SOUTHERN (MASHONA) HYLIOTA, Hyliota australis, Mashonahyliota
A few at Dzalanyama FR and 4 at the Soche Mountain.
281.
BROWN WARBLER (PARISOMA), Sylvia lugens, Bruine Meeszanger
2 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
282.
MOUNTAIN ILLADOPSIS, Illadopsis
pyrrhoptera, Berglijstertimalia
2 at Zovo Chipolo Forest and 1 at Chowo Forest in Nyika NP.
283.
ABYSSINIAN HILL-BABBLER (MOUNTAIN BABBLER), Illadopsis abyssinica, Ethiopische Monnikstimalia
A single one at Nyika NP.
284.
ARROW‑MARKED BABBLER, Turdoides jardineii, Pijlpuntbabbelaar
Small numbers at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Liwonde NP.
285.
SOUTHERN BLACK‑TIT, Parus niger, Roetmees
A few at Liwonde NP and at Lengwe NP.
286.
RUFOUS-BELLIED TIT, Parus
rufiventris, Roestbuikmees
A single sighting at Dzalanyama FR, 2 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
287.
CINNAMON-BREASTED TIT, Parus pallidiventris, Kaneelborstmees
A single one at Liwonde NP.
288.
MIOMBO (NORTHERN GREY) TIT, Parus griseiventris, Miombomees
10+ at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
289.
AFRICAN (GREY) PENDULINE‑TIT, Anthoscopus caroli, Acaciakapokmees
A single bird at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
290.
RUFOUS‑NAPED LARK, Mirafra africana, Roodnekleeuwerik
Small numbers at Nyika NP.
291.
FLAPPET LARK, Mirafra rufocinnamomea,
Ratelleeuwerik
1 at Liwonde NP.
292.
RED‑CAPPED LARK, Calandrella cinerea, Roodkapleeuwerik
4 en route Dzalanyama FR – Mchinji and 2 near Kasungu.
293.
HOUSE SPARROW, Passer domesticus,
Huismus
Commonly observed near settlements.
294.
GREY-HEADED SPARROW, Passer
griseus, Grijskopmus
A fairly common and widespread species.
295.
YELLOW‑THROATED PETRONIA, Petronia superciliaris, Kaapse Rotsmus
A rather common apperance in Malawi and Zambia.
296.
ORANGE-WINGED (GOLDENBACKED) PYTILIA, Pytilia afra, Wenerastrild
2 at Dzalanyama FR.
297.
GREEN‑WINGED PYTILIA (MELBA FINCH), Pytilia melba, Melba-astrild
3 at Dzalanyama FR, 2 at South Luangwa NP (Z), a few at Liwonde NP and 1
at Lengwe NP.
298.
GREEN-BACKED TWINSPOT, Mandingoa nitidula, Groene Druppelastrild
A splendid observation at the Thyolo Mountains.
299.
PETERS' (REDTHROATED) TWINSPOT, Hypargos niveoguttatus, Rode Druppelastrild
5 at Lilongwe NS, 1 at Dzalanyama FR, 2 at the Soche Mountain.
300.
RED‑BILLED FIREFINCH, Lagonosticta senegala, Vuurvinkje
Small numbers at South Luangwa NP (Z), Liwonde NP and Lilongwe NS.
301.
AFRICAN (BLUEBILLED) FIREFINCH, Lagonosticta rubricata, Donkerrode Amarant
A few at South Luangwa NP.
302.
JAMESON'S FIREFINCH, Lagonosticta
rhodopareia, Roze Amarant
6 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 4 at Liwonde NP.
303.
BLUE‑BREASTED CORDONBLUE (BLUE WAXBILL), Uraeginthus angolensis, Angolees Blauwfazantje
A very common and widespread species.
304.
BLACK-TAILED (GREY) WAXBILL, Estrilda perreini, Zwartstaartastrild
Up to 6 a day at Nyika NP.
305.
YELLOW‑BELLIED WAXBILL (EAST AFRICAN SWEE), Estrilda quartinia, Geelbuikastrild
Small numbers at Nyika NP.
306.
COMMON WAXBILL, Estrilda
astrild, Sint-Helenafazantje
20+ at Nyika NP, a few in the Nkhata Bay area.
307.
BRONZE MANNIKIN, Lonchura
cucullata, Gewoon Ekstertje
A fairly common appearance in both countries.
308.
BLACK‑AND‑WHITE (REDBACKED) MANNIKIN, Lonchura bicolor, Glansekstertje
10+ at the Soche Mountain.
309.
MAGPIE (PIED) MANNIKIN, Lonchura fringilloides, Reuzenekstertje
A group of 15+ at Lilongwe NS.
310.
CUT‑THROAT, Amadina
fasciata, Bandvink
A single one at Liwonde NP.
311.
VILLAGE INDIGOBIRD (STEELBLUE WIDOWFINCH), Vidua chalybeata, Staalvink
1 near Mchinji, 4 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 5 at Liwonde NP.
312.
VARIABLE INDIGOBIRD (BLACK WIDOWFINCH), Vidua funerea, Groene Atlasvink
A single one at Nyika NP.
313.
PURPLE INDIGOBIRD (PURPLE WIDOWFINCH), Vidua purpurascens, Purperstaalvink
A single one at South Luangwa NP (Z).
314.
PIN‑TAILED WHYDAH, Vidua macroura, Dominikanerwida
Small numbers at South Luangwa NP (Z).
315.
EASTERN PARADISE‑WHYDAH, Vidua paradisaea, Smalstaartparadijswida
2 at South Luangwa NP (Z), 4 at Liwonde NP.
316.
BROAD-TAILED PARADISE-WHYDAH, Vidua obtusa, Breedstaartparadijswida
5 at Dzalanyama FR.
317.
AFRICAN PIED WAGTAIL, Motacilla
aguimp, Afrikaanse Bonte Kwikstaart
A fairly common and widespread species.
318.
MOUNTAIN (LONGTAILED) WAGTAIL, Motacilla clara, Bergkwikstaart
2 at Dzalanyama FR, 3 at the Thyolo Mountains, 1 at Lilongwe NS.
319.
YELLOW-THROATED LONGCLAW, Macronyx croceus, Geelkeellangklauw
1 at Dzalanyama FR and 2 at Liwonde NP.
320.
STRIPED PIPIT, Anthus lineiventris,
Gestreepte Pieper
A splendid observation at the Soche Mountain.
321.
AFRICAN (GRASSVELD) PIPIT, Anthus cinnamomeus, Kaneelpieper
1 near Mchinji, 3 near Kasungu.
322.
BUFFY PIPIT, Anthus vaalensis,
Vaalrivierpieper
A single one at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
323. LONG-BILLED PIPIT, Anthus similis, Langsnavelpieper
A single sighting at the Thyolo Mountains. The subspecies seen here is sometimes
considered as a separate species: Wood Pipit, Anthus nyassae and is not on the Clements Checklist!
324.
JACKSON’S PIPIT, Anthus latistriatus, Jacksons Pieper
2 at Nyika NP. This species is not on the Clements Checklist!
325.
RED‑BILLED BUFFALO‑WEAVER, Bubalornis niger, Roodsnavelbufferwever
1 at South Luangwa NP (Z).
326.
WHITE‑BROWED SPARROW‑WEAVER, Plocepasser mahali, Mahaliwever
A very common and widespread species.
327.
BERTRAND’S WEAVER, Ploceus
bertrandi, Bertrands Wever
6 at the Thyolo Mountains.
328.
LESSER MASKED WEAVER, Ploceus
intermedius, Kleine Textorwever
A few at South Luangwa NP (Z) and Lengwe NP.
329.
SPECTACLED WEAVER, Ploceus
ocularis, Brilwever
A few at Lilongwe NS, 1 at Nyika NP and a few at Liwonde NP.
330.
AFRICAN GOLDEN-WEAVER, Ploceus subaureus, Gouden Wever
Small numbers at Liwonde NP and Lilongwe NS.
331.
SOUTHERN BROWN-THROATED WEAVER, Ploceus xanthoptherus, Bruinkeelwever
A few near Mchinji, common at Liwonde NP and along the Shire River near
Chikwawa.
332.
SOUTHERN MASKED‑WEAVER, Ploceus velatus, Maskerwever
Small numbers in the Blantyre area.
333.
VILLAGE (SPOTTEDBACKED) WEAVER, Ploceus cucullatus, Grote Textorwever
25+ at Lilongwe NS and a few near Chikwawa.
334.
FOREST WEAVER, Ploceus bicolor,
Woudwever
Small numbers at the Thyolo Mountains, the Soche Mountain and Lengwe NP.
335.
OLIVE-HEADED WEAVER, Ploceus
olivaceiceps, Olijfkopwever
3 at Dzalanyama FR.
336.
RED‑HEADED WEAVER, Anaplectes rubriceps, Roodkopwevervogel
A female at Lengwe NP.
337.
RED‑BILLED QUELEA, Quelea quelea, Roodbekwever
A very common and widespread species.
338.
YELLOW BISHOP (YELLOWRUMPED WIDOW), Euplectes capensis, Fluweelwidavink
A few at the Soche Mountain.
339.
FAN-TAILED (REDSHOULDERED) WIDOWBIRD, Euplectes axillaris, Roodschouderwidavink
A few along the Shire River near Chikwawa.
340.
WHITE-WINGED WIDOWBIRD, Euplectes albonotatus, Spiegelwidavink
A few in the Nkhata Bay area.
341.
BUFF-SHOULDERED WIDOBIRD (MOUNTAIN MARSH WIDOW), Euplectes psammocromius, Reichenows Widavink
Fairly common at Nyika NP in suitable habitat.
342.
ANCHIETA’S (RED AND BLUE) SUNBIRD, Anthreptes anchietae, Anchieta’s Honingzuiger
Single ones at Dzalanyama FR and the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
343.
COLLARED SUNBIRD, Anthreptes
collaris, Halsbandhoningzuiger
2 at Lilongwe NS, 3 at Liwonde NP and 2 at Lengwe NP.
344.
OLIVE SUNBIRD, Nectarinia
olivacea, Olijfgroene Honingzuiger
1 at the Thyolo Mountains and 3 at the Soche Mountain.
345.
GREEN-HEADED SUNBIRD, Nectarina
verticalis, Groenkophoningzuiger
A single observation at Nyika NP.
346.
AMETHYST (BLACK) SUNBIRD, Nectarinia amethystina, Amethisthoningzuiger
7 at Dzalanyama FR, a few at Nyika NP, the Soche Mountain and Lengwe NP.
347.
SCARLET‑CHESTED SUNBIRD, Nectarinia senegalensis, Roodborsthoningzuiger
Singles at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP and near Lake Malawi, a few at Liwonde
NP.
348.
VARIABLE (YELLOWBELLIED) SUNBIRD, Nectarinia venusta, Ornaathoningzuiger
A common appearance.
349.
WHITE‑BREASTED SUNBIRD, Nectarinia talatala, Witbuikhoningzuiger
1 at South Luangwa NP (Z) and 2 at Lengwe NP.
350.
MIOMBO (DOUBLECOLLARED) SUNBIRD, Nectarinia manoensis, Miombohoningzuiger
Several at Dzalanyama FR, 2 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
351.
EASTERN DOUBLE-COLLARED SUNBIRD, Nectarinia mediocris, Fülleborns Honingzuiger
10 at Nyika NP, 1 at Liwonde NP.
352.
MALACHITE SUNBIRD, Nectarinia
famosa, Emeraldhoningzuiger
3 at Nyika NP.
353.
RED-TUFTED (MALACHITE) SUNBIRD, Nectarinia johnstoni, Lobeliahoningzuiger
A single bird at Nyika NP.
354.
SHELLEY’S SUNBIRD, Nectarina
shelleyi, Shelley’s Honingzuiger
A single one at Dzalanyama FR.
355.
PURPLE-BANDED SUNBIRD, Nectarinia bifasciata, Purperbandhoningzuiger
A single one at Nkhata Bay.
356.
CAPE CANARY, Serinus canicollis, Geelkruinkanarie
A few at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
357.
AFRICAN CITRIL, Serinus citrinelloides,
Dunbekkanarie
Small numbers at Nyika NP, the Thyolo Mountains and Soche Mountain.
358.
SOUTHERN YELLOW‑RUMPED SEEDEATER (BLACKTHROATED CANARY), Serinus atrogularis, Zwartkeelkanarie
A few at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP.
359.
LEMON-BREASTED SEEDEATER, Serinus citrinipectus, Geelborstkanarie
Several at Nkhata Bay.
360.
YELLOW‑FRONTED (YELLOWEYED) CANARY, Serinus mozambicus, Mozambiquesijs
Fairly common in Malawi.
361.
BRIMSTONE (BULLY) CANARY, Serinus sulphuratus, Zwavelkanarie
A few at South Luangwa NP (Z).
362.
REICHARD’S SEEDEATER (STRIPEBREASTED CANARY), Serinus reichardi, Miombokanarie
A single one at Nyika NP.
363.
BLACK‑EARED SEEDEATER
(BLACKEARED CANARY), Serinus mennelli,
Zwartwangkanarie
Fairly common at Dzalanyama FR.
364.
YELLOW-BROWED SEEDEATER,
Serinus whytii, Geelbrauwkanarie
Common at Nyika NP
365.
CINNAMON‑BREASTED (ROCK)
BUNTING, Emberiza tahapisi, Zevenstrepengors
A few at Dzalanyama FR and South Luangwa NP (Z), 2 at Liwonde NP.
366.
GOLDEN‑BREASTED BUNTING, Emberiza flaviventris, Acaciagors
1 at Dzalanyama FR.
367. CABANIS' BUNTING, Emberiza cabanisi,
Cabanis' Gors
2 at Dzalanyama FR, 1 at the Thazima gate of Nyika NP, 4 at Lengwe NP.