List of birds of Equatorial Guinea
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Equatorial Guinea. The avifauna of Equatorial Guinea includes a total of 835 species, of which 3 are rare or accidental.
This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families, and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of Clements' 5th edition. The family accounts at the beginning of each heading reflects this taxonomy, as do the species counts found in each family account. Accidental species are included in the total species counts for Equatorial Guinea.
The following tags have been used to highlight certain relevant categories, but not all species fall into one of these categories. Those that do not are commonly occurring, native species.
- (A) Accidental A species that rarely or accidentally occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
Ostriches
Order: Struthioniformes. Family: Struthionidae
The Ostrich is a flightless bird native to Africa. It is the largest living species of bird. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs and the ability to run at high speeds.
- Ostrich Struthio camelus
Grebes
Order: Podicipediformes. Family: Podicipedidae
Grebes are small to medium-large sized freshwater diving birds. They have lobed toes, and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land. There are 20 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis
Shearwaters and petrels
Order: Procellariiformes. Family: Procellariidae
The procellariids are the main group of medium-sized 'true petrels', characterised by united nostrils with a medium septum, and a long outer functional primary. There are 75 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Sooty Shearwater Puffinus griseus
Storm-Petrels
Order: Procellariiformes. Family: Hydrobatidae
The storm-petrels are relatives of the petrels, and are the smallest of sea-birds. They feed on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering. The flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like. There are 21 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Wilson's Storm-petrel Oceanites oceanicus
- European Storm-petrel Hydrobates pelagicus
- Band-rumped Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma castro
Tropicbirds
Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Phaethontidae
Tropicbirds are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. Their heads and long wings have black markings. There are 3 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- White-tailed Tropicbird Phaethon lepturus
Pelicans
Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Pelecanidae
Pelicans are large water birds with a distinctive pouch under the beak. As with other members of the order Pelecaniformes, they have webbed feet with four toes. There are 8 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus
- Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens
Boobies and gannets
Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Sulidae
The sulids comprise the gannets and boobies. Both groups comprise medium-to-large coastal sea-birds that plunge-dive for fish. There are 9 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Cape Gannet Morus capensis
- Brown Booby Sula leucogaster
Cormorants
Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Phalacrocoracidae
The Phalacrocoracidae is a family of medium-to-large coastal, fish-eating sea-birds that includes cormorants and shags. Plumage colouration varies with the majority having mainly dark plumage, some species being black and white, and a few being colourful. There are 38 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo
- Long-tailed Cormorant Phalacrocorax africanus
Darters
Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Anhingidae
Darters are frequently referred to as "snake-birds" because of their long thin neck, which gives a snake-like appearance when they swim with their bodies submerged. The males have black and dark brown plumage, an erectile crest on the nape and a larger bill than the female. The females have a much paler plumage especially on the neck and underparts. The darters have completely webbed feet, and their legs are short and set far back on the body. Their plumage is somewhat permeable, like that of cormorants, and they spread their wings to dry after diving. There are 4 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Darter Anhinga melanogaster
Frigatebirds
Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Fregatidae
Frigatebirds are large sea-birds usually found over tropical oceans. They are large, black and white or completely black, with long wings and deeply-forked tails. The males have inflatable coloured throat pouches. They do not swim or walk, and cannot take off from a flat surface. Having the largest wingspan to body weight ratio of any bird, they are essentially aerial, able to stay aloft for more than a week. There are 5 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Ascension Frigatebird Fregata aquila
Bitterns, herons and egrets
Order: Ciconiiformes. Family: Ardeidae
The family Ardeidae contains the bitterns, herons and egrets. Herons and egrets are medium to large sized wading birds with long necks and legs. Bitterns tend to be shorter necked and more wary. Unlike other long-necked birds suck as storks, ibises and spoonbills, members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted. There are 61 species worldwide and 16 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Grey Heron Ardea cinerea
- Black-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala
- Goliath Heron Ardea goliath
- Purple Heron Ardea purpurea
- Great Egret Ardea alba
- Intermediate Egret Egretta intermedia
- Western Reef Heron Egretta gularis
- Little Egret Egretta garzetta
- Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides
- Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis
- Striated Heron Butorides striata
- Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax
- White-backed Night Heron Gorsachius leuconotus
- White-crested Bittern Tigriornis leucolophus
- Dwarf Bittern Ixobrychus sturmii
- Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris
Hammerkop
Order: Ciconiiformes. Family: Scopidae
The Hammerkop is a medium-sized bird with a long shaggy crest. The shape of its head with a curved bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, hence its name. Its plumage is a drab brown all over.
- Hamerkop Scopus umbretta
Storks
Order: Ciconiiformes. Family: Ciconiidae
Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked, wading birds with long, stout bills. Storks are mute; bill-clattering is an important mode of stork communication at the nest. Their nests can be large and may be reused for many years. Many species are migratory. There are 19 species worldwide and 8 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Yellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis
- African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus
- Black Stork Ciconia nigra
- Abdim's Stork Ciconia abdimii
- Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus
- White Stork Ciconia ciconia
- Saddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
- Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumeniferus
Shoebill
Order: Ciconiiformes. Family: Balaenicipididae
The Shoebill is a large bird related to the storks. It derives its name from its massive shoe-shaped bill.
- Shoebill Balaeniceps rex
Ibises and spoonbills
Order: Ciconiiformes. Family: Threskiornithidae
The Threskiornithidae is a family of large terrestrial and wading birds which includes the ibises and spoonbills. They have long, broad wings with 11 primary and about 20 secondary feathers. They are strong fliers and despite their size and weight, very capable soarers. There are 36 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus
- Olive Ibis Bostrychia olivacea
- Spot-breasted Ibis Bostrychia rara
- Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash
- Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus
- African Spoonbill Platalea alba
Flamingos
Order: Phoenicopteriformes. Family: Phoenicopteridae
Flamingos are gregarious wading birds, usually 3 to 5 feet high, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. They are more numerous in the latter. Flamingos filter-feed on shellfish and algae. Their oddly-shaped beaks are specially adapted to separate mud and silt from the food they consume, and are uniquely used upside-down. There are 6 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus
Ducks, geese and swans
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Order: Anseriformes. Family: Anatidae
The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These are birds that are modified for an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to an oily coating. There are 131 species worldwide and 11 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Fulvous Whistling Duck Dendrocygna bicolor
- White-faced Whistling Duck Dendrocygna viduata
- Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus
- Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis
- Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos
- Hartlaub's Duck Pteronetta hartlaubii
- African Pygmy Goose Nettapus auritus
- Eurasian Teal Anas crecca
- Northern Pintail Anas acuta
- Garganey Anas querquedula
- Ferruginous Pochard Aythya nyroca
Osprey
Order: Falconiformes. Family: Pandionidae
The Pandionidae family contains only one species, the Osprey. The Osprey is a medium large raptor which is a specialist fish-eater with a worldwide distribution.
- Osprey Pandion haliaetus
Hawks, kites and eagles
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Order: Falconiformes. Family: Accipitridae
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey and include hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. There are 233 species worldwide and 50 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- African Cuckoo-Hawk Aviceda cuculoides
- European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus
- Bat Hawk Macheiramphus alcinus
- Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus (A)
- Scissor-tailed Kite Chelictinia riocourii
- Black Kite Milvus migrans
- African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer
- Palm-nut Vulture Gypohierax angolensis
- Hooded Vulture Necrosyrtes monachus
- Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus
- White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus
- Rueppell's Griffon Gyps rueppellii
- Eurasian Griffon Gyps fulvus
- Lappet-faced Vulture Torgos tracheliotus
- White-headed Vulture Trigonoceps occipitalis
- Beaudouin's Snake-eagle Circaetus beaudouini
- Brown Snake-eagle Circaetus cinereus
- Banded Snake-eagle Circaetus cinerascens
- Bateleur Terathopius ecaudatus
- Congo Serpent-eagle Dryotriorchis spectabilis
- Western Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus
- African Marsh Harrier Circus ranivorus
- Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus
- Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus
- African Harrier-hawk Polyboroides typus
- Lizard Buzzard Kaupifalco monogrammicus
- Dark Chanting-goshawk Melierax metabates
- Gabar Goshawk Micronisus gabar
- Red-chested Goshawk Accipiter toussenelii
- Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk Accipiter castanilius
- Shikra Accipiter badius
- Red-thighed Sparrowhawk Accipiter erythropus
- Little Sparrowhawk Accipiter minullus
- Ovampo Sparrowhawk Accipiter ovampensis
- Black Goshawk Accipiter melanoleucus
- Long-tailed Hawk Urotriorchis macrourus
- Grasshopper Buzzard Butastur rufipennis
- Eurasian Buzzard Buteo buteo
- Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus
- Red-necked Buzzard Buteo auguralis
- Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax
- Wahlberg's Eagle Aquila wahlbergi
- Verreaux's Eagle Aquila verreauxii
- African Hawk-eagle Aquila spilogaster
- Booted Eagle Aquila pennatus
- Ayres's Hawk-eagle Aquila ayresii
- Martial Eagle Polemaetus bellicosus
- Long-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis
- Cassin's Hawk-eagle Spizaetus africanus
- Crowned Hawk-eagle Stephanoaetus coronatus
Secretary Bird
Order: Falconiformes. Family: Sagittariidae
The Secretary-bird is a bird of prey in the order Falconiformes but is easily distinguished from other raptors by it long crane-like legs.
- Secretary Bird Sagittarius serpentarius
Caracaras and falcons
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Order: Falconiformes. Family: Falconidae
Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey. They differ from hawks, eagles, and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their feet. There are 62 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Pygmy Falcon Polihierax semitorquatus
- Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni
- Eurasian Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
- Fox Kestrel Falco alopex
- Grey Kestrel Falco ardosiaceus
- Red-necked Falcon Falco chicquera
- Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus
- African Hobby Falco cuvierii
- Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus
- Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus
Pheasants and partridges
Order: Galliformes. Family: Phasianidae
The Phasianidae are a family of terrestrial birds which consists of quails, partridges, snowcocks, francolins, spurfowls, tragopans, monals, pheasants, peafowls and jungle fowls. In general, they are plump (although they may vary in size) and have broad, relatively short wings. There are 156 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Schlegel's Francolin Francolinus schlegelii
- Forest Francolin Francolinus lathami
- Ring-necked Francolin Francolinus streptophorus
- Scaly Francolin Francolinus squamatus
- Heuglin's Francolin Francolinus icterorhynchus
- Clapperton's Francolin Francolinus clappertoni
- Harlequin Quail Coturnix delegorguei
- Blue Quail Coturnix adansonii
- Stone Partridge Ptilopachus petrosus
Guineafowl
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Order: Galliformes. Family: Numididae
Guineafowl are a group of African, seed-eating, ground-nesting birds that resemble partridges, but with featherless heads and spangled grey plumage. There are 6 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Black Guineafowl Agelastes niger
- Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris
- Plumed Guineafowl Guttera plumifera
- Crested Guineafowl Guttera pucherani
Buttonquails
Order: Gruiformes. Family: Turnicidae
The buttonquails are small, drab, running birds which resemble the true quails. The female is the brighter of the sexes, and initiates courtship. The male incubates the eggs and tends the young. There are 16 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Small Buttonquail Turnix sylvatica
- Hottentot Buttonquail Turnix hottentotta
- Lark Buttonquail Ortyxelos meiffrenii
Cranes
Order: Gruiformes. Family: Gruidae
Cranes are large, long-legged and long-necked birds. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back. Most have elaborate and noisy courting displays or "dances". There are 15 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Black Crowned Crane Balearica pavonina
Rails, crakes, gallinules, and coots
Order: Gruiformes. Family: Rallidae
Rallidae is a large family of small to medium-sized birds which includes the rails, crakes, coots, and gallinules. Typically they inhabit dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps, or rivers. In general they are shy and secretive birds, difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs, and have long toes which are well adapted to soft, uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and be weak fliers. There are 143 species worldwide and 17 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- White-spotted Flufftail Sarothrura pulchra
- Buff-spotted Flufftail Sarothrura elegans
- Red-chested Flufftail Sarothrura rufa
- Chestnut-headed Flufftail Sarothrura lugens
- Streaky-breasted Flufftail Sarothrura boehmi
- Nkulengu Rail Himantornis haematopus
- Grey-throated Rail Canirallus oculeus
- African Rail Rallus caerulescens
- African Crake Crecopsis egregia
- Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostris
- Little Crake Porzana parva
- Baillon's Crake Porzana pusilla
- Striped Crake Aenigmatolimnas marginalis
- Purple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio
- Allen's Gallinule Porphyrio alleni
- Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
- Lesser Moorhen Gallinula angulata
Sungrebe and Finfoots
Order: Gruiformes. Family: Heliornithidae
The Heliornithidae are small family of tropical birds with webbed lobes on their feet similar to those of grebes and coots. There are 3 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- African Finfoot Podica senegalensis
Bustards
Order: Gruiformes. Family: Otididae
Bustards are large terrestrial birds mainly associated with dry open country and steppes in the Old World. They are omnivorous and nest on the ground. They walk steadily on strong legs and big toes, pecking for food as they go. They have long broad wings with "fingered" wingtips, and striking patterns in flight. Many have interesting mating displays. There are 26 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Arabian Bustard Ardeotis arabs
- Stanley Bustard Neotis denhami
- White-bellied Bustard Eupodotis senegalensis
- Black-bellied Bustard Lissotis melanogaster
Jacanas
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Jacanidae
The jacanas are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. They are found worldwide in the Tropics. They are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat. There 8 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Lesser Jacana Microparra capensis
- African Jacana Actophilornis africanus
Painted snipe
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Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Rostratulidae
Painted snipe are short-legged, long-billed birds similar in shape to the true snipes, but more brightly coloured. There are 2 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Greater Painted Snipe Rostratula benghalensis
Oystercatchers
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Haematopodidae
The oystercatchers are large and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prising open molluscs. There are 11 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus
Avocets and stilts
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Recurvirostridae
Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds, which includes the avocets and the stilts. The avocets have long legs and long up-curved bills. The stilts have extremely long legs and long, thin, straight bills. There are 9 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus
- Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta
Thick-knees
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Burhinidae
The thick-knees are a group of largely tropical waders in the family Burhinidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone, with some species also breeding in temperate Europe and Australia. They are medium to large waders with strong black or yellow black bills, large yellow eyes and cryptic plumage. Despite being classed as waders, most species have a preference for arid or semi-arid habitats. There are 9 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Water Thick-knee Burhinus vermiculatus
- Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus
- Senegal Thick-knee Burhinus senegalensis
- Spotted Thick-knee Burhinus capensis
Pratincoles and coursers
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Glareolidae
Glareolidae is a family of wading birds comprising the pratincoles, which have short legs, long pointed wings and long forked tails, and the coursers, which have long legs, short wings and long pointed bills which curve downwards. There are 17 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Egyptian Plover Pluvianus aegyptius
- Temminck's Courser Cursorius temminckii
- Bronze-winged Courser Rhinoptilus chalcopterus
- Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola
- Rock Pratincole Glareola nuchalis
- Grey Pratincole Glareola cinerea
Plovers and lapwings
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Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Charadriidae
The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water, although there are some exceptions. There are 66 species worldwide and 11 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Spur-winged Plover Vanellus spinosus
- Black-headed Lapwing Vanellus tectus
- White-headed Lapwing Vanellus albiceps
- Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus
- Brown-chested Lapwing Vanellus superciliosus
- Black-bellied Plover Pluvialis squatarola
- Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula
- Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius
- Kittlitz's Plover Charadrius pecuarius
- White-fronted Plover Charadrius marginatus
- Snowy Plover Charadrius alexandrinus
Sandpipers and allies
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Scolopacidae
The Scolopacidae are a large diverse family of small to medium sized shorebirds including the sandpipers, curlews, godwits, shanks, tattlers, woodcocks, snipes, dowitchers, and phalaropes. The majority of species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Variation in length of legs and bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. There are 89 species worldwide and 22 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Jack Snipe Lymnocryptes minimus
- Great Snipe Gallinago media
- Common Snipe Gallinago gallinago
- Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa
- Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica
- Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus
- Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata
- Spotted Redshank Tringa erythropus
- Common Redshank Tringa totanus
- Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis
- Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia
- Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus
- Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria (A)
- Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola
- Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
- Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres
- Red Knot Calidris canutus
- Sanderling Calidris alba
- Little Stint Calidris minuta
- Temminck's Stint Calidris temminckii
- Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea
- Ruff Philomachus pugnax
Skuas and jaegers
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Stercorariidae
The family Stercorariidae are, in general, medium to large birds, typically with grey or brown plumage, often with white markings on the wings. They nest on the ground in temperate and arctic regions and are long-distance migrants. There are 7 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Pomarine Skua Stercorarius pomarinus
Gulls
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Laridae
Laridae is a family of medium to large birds seabirds and includes gulls and kittiwakes. They are typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have stout, longish bills and webbed feet. There are 55 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus
- Grey-headed Gull Larus cirrocephalus
Terns
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Sternidae
Terns are a group of generally general medium to large sea-birds typically with grey or white plumage, often with black markings on the head. Most terns hunt fish by diving but some pick insects off the surface of fresh water. Terns are generally long-lived birds, with several species now known to live in excess of 25 to 30 years. There are 44 species worldwide and 13 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Caspian Tern Sterna caspia
- Sandwich Tern Sterna sandvicensis
- Royal Tern Sterna maxima
- Common Tern Sterna hirundo
- Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea
- Little Tern Sterna albifrons
- Damara Tern Sterna balaenarum
- Bridled Tern Sterna anaethetus
- Sooty Tern Sterna fuscata
- Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybridus
- White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus
- Black Tern Chlidonias niger
- Brown Noddy Anous stolidus
Skimmers
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Rynchopidae
Skimmers are a small family of tropical tern-like birds. They have an elongated lower mandible which they use to feed by flying low over the water surface and skimming the water for small fish. There are 3 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- African Skimmer Rynchops flavirostris
Sandgrouse
Order: Pterocliformes. Family: Pteroclidae
Sandgrouse have small, pigeon like heads and necks, but sturdy compact bodies. They have long pointed wings and sometimes tails and a fast direct flight. Flocks fly to watering holes at dawn and dusk. Their legs are feathered down to the toes. There are 16 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse Pterocles exustus
- Four-banded Sandgrouse Pterocles quadricinctus
Pigeons and doves
Order: Columbiformes. Family: Columbidae
Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. There are 308 species worldwide and 18 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Speckled Pigeon Columba guinea
- Afep Pigeon Columba unicincta
- Rameron Pigeon Columba arquatrix
- Cameroon Pigeon Columba sjostedti
- Western Bronze-naped Pigeon Columba iriditorques
- Lemon Dove Columba larvata
- African Mourning Dove Streptopelia decipiens
- Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata
- Ring-necked Dove Streptopelia capicola
- Vinaceous Dove Streptopelia vinacea
- Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis
- Black-billed Wood-dove Turtur abyssinicus
- Blue-spotted Wood-dove Turtur afer
- Tambourine Dove Turtur tympanistria
- Blue-headed Wood-dove Turtur brehmeri
- Namaqua Dove Oena capensis
- Bruce's Green Pigeon Treron waalia
- African Green Pigeon Treron calva
Parrots and allies
Order: Psittaciformes. Family: Psittacidae
Parrots are small to large birds with a characteristic curved beak shape. Their upper mandibles have slight mobility in the joint with the skull and the have a generally erect stance. All parrots are zygodactyl, having the four toes on each foot placed two at the front and two back. There are 335 species worldwide and 7 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri
- Red-headed Lovebird Agapornis pullarius
- Black-collared Lovebird Agapornis swinderniana
- Grey Parrot Psittacus erithacus
- Red-fronted Parrot Poicephalus gulielmi
- Meyer's Parrot Poicephalus meyeri
- Niam-Niam Parrot Poicephalus crassus
Turacos
Order: Cuculiformes. Family: Musophagidae
The turacos, plantain eaters and go-away birds make up the bird family Musophagidae. They are medium-sized arboreal birds. The turacos and plantain eaters are brightly coloured birds, usually blue, green, or purple. The go-away birds are mostly grey and white. There are 23 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Great Blue Turaco Corythaeola cristata
- Guinea Turaco Tauraco persa
- Black-billed Turaco Tauraco schuettii
- White-crested Turaco Tauraco leucolophus
- Yellow-billed Turaco Tauraco macrorhynchus
- Violet Turaco Musophaga violacea
- Ross's Turaco Musophaga rossae
- Western Plantain-eater Crinifer piscator
- Eastern Plantain-eater Crinifer zonurus
Cuckoos
Order: Cuculiformes. Family: Cuculidae
The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners and anis. These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails and strong legs. Unlike the cuckoo species of the Old World, North American cuckoos are not brood parasites. There are 138 species worldwide and 20 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Pied Cuckoo Clamator jacobinus
- Levaillant's Cuckoo Clamator levaillantii
- Great Spotted Cuckoo Clamator glandarius
- Thick-billed Cuckoo Pachycoccyx audeberti
- Red-chested Cuckoo Cuculus solitarius
- Black Cuckoo Cuculus clamosus
- Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus
- African Cuckoo Cuculus gularis
- Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo Cercococcyx mechowi
- Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo Cercococcyx olivinus
- Yellow-throated Cuckoo Chrysococcyx flavigularis
- Klaas's Cuckoo Chrysococcyx klaas
- African Emerald Cuckoo Chrysococcyx cupreus
- Dideric Cuckoo Chrysococcyx caprius
- Yellowbill Ceuthmochares aereus
- Black Coucal Centropus grillii
- Black-throated Coucal Centropus leucogaster
- Gabon Coucal Centropus anselli
- Blue-headed Coucal Centropus monachus
- Senegal Coucal Centropus senegalensis
Barn owls
Order: Strigiformes. Family: Tytonidae
Barn owls are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons. There are 16 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Barn Owl Tyto alba
Typical owls
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Order: Strigiformes. Family: Strigidae
Typical owls are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. They have large forward-facing eyes and ears, a hawk-like beak, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye called a facial disk. There are 195 species worldwide and 16 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- African Scops Owl Otus senegalensis
- European Scops Owl Otus scops
- Northern White-faced Owl Ptilopsis leucotis
- Southern White-faced Owl Ptilopsis granti
- Greyish Eagle-owl Bubo cinerascens
- Fraser's Eagle-owl Bubo poensis
- Verreaux's Eagle-owl Bubo lacteus
- Akun Eagle-owl Bubo leucostictus
- Pel's Fishing-owl Scotopelia peli
- Vermiculated Fishing-owl Scotopelia bouvieri
- African Wood-owl Strix woodfordii
- Maned Owl Jubula lettii
- Pearl-spotted Owlet Glaucidium perlatum
- Red-chested Owlet Glaucidium tephronotum
- Sjostedt's Owlet Glaucidium sjostedti
- African Barred Owlet Glaucidium capense
Nightjars
Order: Caprimulgiformes. Family: Caprimulgidae
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills that usually nest on the ground. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is camouflaged to resemble bark or leaves. There are 86 species worldwide and 8 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Brown Nightjar Caprimulgus binotatus
- Rufous-cheeked Nightjar Caprimulgus rufigena
- Black-shouldered Nightjar Caprimulgus nigriscapularis
- Plain Nightjar Caprimulgus inornatus
- Freckled Nightjar Caprimulgus tristigma
- Bates's Nightjar Caprimulgus batesi
- Square-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus fossii (A)
- Standard-winged Nightjar Macrodipteryx longipennis
Swifts
Order: Apodiformes. Family: Apodidae
Swifts are small aerial birds, spending the majority of their lives flying. These birds have very short legs and never settle voluntarily on the ground, perching instead only on vertical surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings that resemble a crescent or a boomerang. There are 98 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Scarce Swift Schoutedenapus myoptilus
- Black Spinetail Telacanthura melanopygia
- Cassin's Spinetail Neafrapus cassini
- African Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus
- Mottled Swift Tachymarptis aequatorialis
- Common Swift Apus apus
- Pallid Swift Apus pallidus
- African Swift Apus barbatus
- Little Swift Apus affinis
- Bates's Swift Apus batesi
Mousebirds
Order: Coliiformes. Family: Coliidae
The mousebirds are slender greyish or brown birds with soft, hairlike body feathers and very long thin tails. They are arboreal and scurry through the leaves like rodents in search of berries, fruit and buds. They are acrobatic, and can feed upside down. All species have strong claws and reversible outer toes. They also have crests and stubby bills. There are 6 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Speckled Mousebird Colius striatus
- Blue-naped Mousebird Urocolius macrourus
Trogons
Order: Trogoniformes. Family: Trogonidae
The family Trogonidae includes trogons and quetzals. Found in tropical woodlands worldwide, they feed on insects and fruit, and their broad bills and weak legs reflect their diet and arboreal habits. Although their flight is fast, they are reluctant to fly any distance. Trogons have soft, often colourful, feathers with distinctive male and female plumage. There are 33 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Narina Trogon Apaloderma narina
- Bare-cheeked Trogon Apaloderma aequatoriale
- Bar-tailed Trogon Apaloderma vittatum
Kingfishers
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Alcedinidae
Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. There are 93 species worldwide and 13 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Half-collared Kingfisher Alcedo semitorquata
- Shining-blue Kingfisher Alcedo quadribrachys
- Malachite Kingfisher Alcedo cristata
- White-bellied Kingfisher Alcedo leucogaster
- African Pygmy-Kingfisher Ispidina picta
- Dwarf Kingfisher Ispidina lecontei
- Chocolate-backed Kingfisher Halcyon badia
- Grey-headed Kingfisher Halcyon leucocephala
- Woodland Kingfisher Halcyon senegalensis
- Blue-breasted Kingfisher Halcyon malimbica
- Striped Kingfisher Halcyon chelicuti
- Giant Kingfisher Megaceryle maximus
- Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis
Bee-eaters
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Meropidae
The bee-eaters are a group of near passerine birds in the family Meropidae. Most species are found in Africa but others occur in southern Europe, Madagascar, Australia and New Guinea. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies and usually elongated central tail feathers. All are colorful and have long downturned bills and pointed wings, which give them a swallow-like appearance when seen from afar. There are 26 species worldwide and 14 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Black Bee-eater Merops gularis
- Blue-headed Bee-eater Merops muelleri
- Red-throated Bee-eater Merops bulocki
- Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus
- Blue-breasted Bee-eater Merops variegatus
- Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater Merops oreobates
- Swallow-tailed Bee-eater Merops hirundineus
- Black-headed Bee-eater Merops breweri
- White-throated Bee-eater Merops albicollis
- Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
- Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Merops persicus
- European Bee-eater Merops apiaster
- Rosy Bee-eater Merops malimbicus
- Northern Carmine Bee-eater Merops nubicus
Typical rollers
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Coraciidae
Rollers resemble crows in size and build, but are more closely related to the kingfishers and bee-eaters. They share the colourful appearance of those groups with blues and browns predominating. The two inner front toes are connected, but the outer toe is not. There are 12 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- European Roller Coracias garrulus
- Abyssinian Roller Coracias abyssinica
- Blue-bellied Roller Coracias cyanogaster
- Broad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus
- Blue-throated Roller Eurystomus gularis
Hoopoes
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Upupidae
Hoopoes have black, white and orangey-pink colouring with a large erectile crest on their head. There are 2 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Hoopoe Upupa epops
Woodhoopoes
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Phoeniculidae
The woodhoopoes are related to the kingfishers, rollers and hoopoe. They most resemble the last species with their long curved bills, used for probing for insects, and short rounded wings. However, they differ in that they have metallic plumage, often blue, green, or purple, and lack an erectile crest. There are 8 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Green Woodhoopoe Phoeniculus purpureus
- White-headed Woodhoopoe Phoeniculus bollei
- Forest Woodhoopoe Phoeniculus castaneiceps
- Black Scimitar-bill Rhinopomastus aterrimus
Hornbills
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Bucerotidae
Hornbills are a group of birds whose bill is shaped like a cow's horn, but without a twist, sometimes with a casque on the upper mandible. Frequently, the bill is brightly coloured. There are 57 species worldwide and 13 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- White-crested Hornbill Tockus albocristatus
- Black Dwarf Hornbill Tockus hartlaubi
- Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill Tockus camurus
- Red-billed Hornbill Tockus erythrorhynchus
- Crowned Hornbill Tockus alboterminatus
- African Pied Hornbill Tockus fasciatus
- African Gray Hornbill Tockus nasutus
- Piping Hornbill Ceratogymna fistulator
- Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna subcylindricus
- Brown-cheeked Hornbill Ceratogymna cylindricus
- White-thighed Hornbill Ceratogymna albotibialis
- Black-casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna atrata
- Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill Bucorvus abyssinicus
Barbets
Order: Piciformes. Family: Capitonidae
The barbets are plump birds, with short necks and large heads. They get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills. Most species are brightly coloured. There are 84 species worldwide and 17 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Naked-faced Barbet Gymnobucco calvus
- Bristle-nosed Barbet Gymnobucco peli
- Sladen's Barbet Gymnobucco sladeni
- Grey-throated Barbet Gymnobucco bonapartei
- Speckled Tinkerbird Pogoniulus scolopaceus
- Red-rumped Tinkerbird Pogoniulus atroflavus
- Yellow-throated Tinkerbird Pogoniulus subsulphureus
- Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird Pogoniulus bilineatus
- Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird Pogoniulus chrysoconus
- Yellow-spotted Barbet Buccanodon duchaillui
- Hairy-breasted Barbet Tricholaema hirsuta
- Vieillot's Barbet Lybius vieilloti
- White-headed Barbet Lybius leucocephalus
- Double-toothed Barbet Lybius bidentatus
- Bearded Barbet Lybius dubius
- Black-breasted Barbet Lybius rolleti
- Yellow-billed Barbet Trachyphonus purpuratus
Honeyguides
Order: Piciformes. Family: Indicatoridae
Honeyguides are among the few birds that feed on wax. They are named for the behaviour of the Greater Honeyguide which leads large animals to bees' nests and then feeds on the wax once the animal has broken the nest open to get at the honey. There are 17 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Spotted Honeyguide Indicator maculatus
- Greater Honeyguide Indicator indicator
- Lesser Honeyguide Indicator minor
- Thick-billed Honeyguide Indicator conirostris
- Willcock's Honeyguide Indicator willcocksi
- Least Honeyguide Indicator exilis
- Lyre-tailed Honeyguide Melichneutes robustus
- Zenker's Honeyguide Melignomon zenkeri
- Cassin's Honeyguide Prodotiscus insignis
- Wahlberg's Honeyguide Prodotiscus regulus
Woodpeckers and allies
Order: Piciformes. Family: Picidae
Woodpeckers are small to medium sized birds with chisel like beaks, short legs, stiff tails and long tongues used for capturing insects. Some species have feet with two toes pointing forward, and two backward, while several species have only three toes. Many woodpeckers have the habit of tapping noisily on tree trunks with their beaks. There are 218 species worldwide and 19 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla
- Rufous-necked Wryneck Jynx ruficollis
- African Piculet Sasia africana
- Fine-spotted Woodpecker Campethera punctuligera
- Nubian Woodpecker Campethera nubica
- Golden-tailed Woodpecker Campethera abingoni
- Little Green Woodpecker Campethera maculosa
- Green-backed Woodpecker Campethera cailliautii
- Tullberg's Woodpecker Campethera tullbergi
- Buff-spotted Woodpecker Campethera nivosa
- Brown-eared Woodpecker Campethera caroli
- Speckle-breasted Woodpecker Dendropicos poecilolaemus
- Cardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens
- Gabon Woodpecker Dendropicos gabonensis
- Bearded Woodpecker Dendropicos namaquus
- Golden-crowned Woodpecker Dendropicos xantholophus
- Elliot's Woodpecker Dendropicos elliotii
- Grey Woodpecker Dendropicos goertae
- Brown-backed Woodpecker Dendropicos obsoletus
Broadbills
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Eurylaimidae
The broadbills are small, brightly coloured birds that feed on fruit and also take insects in flycatcher fashion, snapping their broad bills. Their habitat is canopies of wet forests. There are 15 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- African Broadbill Smithornis capensis
- Grey-headed Broadbill Smithornis sharpei
- Rufous-sided Broadbill Smithornis rufolateralis
Pittas
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Pittidae
Pittas are medium-sized by passerine standards, and stocky, with fairly long, strong legs, short tails and stout bills. Many, but not all, are brightly coloured. They are spend the majority of their time on wet forest floors, eating snails, insects, and similar invertebrate prey which they find there. There are 32 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- African Pitta Pitta angolensis
Larks
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Alaudidae
Larks are small terrestrial birds with often extravagant songs and display flights. Most larks are fairly dull in appearance. Their food is insects and seeds. There are 91 species worldwide and 7 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Singing Bushlark Mirafra cantillans
- Rufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana
- Flappet Lark Mirafra rufocinnamomea
- Rufous-rumped Lark Pinarocorys erythropygia
- Chestnut-backed Sparrow-lark Eremopterix leucotis
- Crested Lark Galerida cristata
- Sun Lark Galerida modesta
Swallows and martins
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Hirundinidae
The Hirundinidae family is a group of passerines characterized by their adaptation to aerial feeding. Their adaptations include a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings and short bills with wide gape. The feet are designed for perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base. There are 75 species worldwide and 21 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- African River Martin Pseudochelidon eurystomina
- Bank Swallow Riparia riparia
- Plain Martin Riparia paludicola
- Congo Sand Martin Riparia congica
- Banded Martin Riparia cincta
- Grey-rumped Swallow Pseudhirundo griseopyga
- Rock Martin Ptyonoprogne fuligula
- Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica
- Ethiopian Swallow Hirundo aethiopica
- Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii
- White-throated Blue Swallow Hirundo nigrita
- Lesser Striped Swallow Cecropis abyssinica
- Rufous-chested Swallow Cecropis semirufa
- Mosque Swallow Cecropis senegalensis
- Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica
- Preuss's Swallow Petrochelidon preussi
- Forest Swallow Petrochelidon fuliginosa
- Common House-Martin Delichon urbica
- Square-tailed Sawwing Psalidoprocne nitens
- Mountain Sawwing Psalidoprocne fuliginosa
- Blue Sawwing Psalidoprocne pristoptera
Wagtails and pipits
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Motacillidae
The Motacillidae are a family of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. They include the wagtails, longclaws and pipits. They are slender, ground feeding insectivores of open country. There are 54 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- White Wagtail Motacilla alba
- African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp
- Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava
- Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea
- Mountain Wagtail Motacilla clara
- Yellow-throated Longclaw Macronyx croceus
- Plain-backed Pipit Anthus leucophrys
- African Pipit Anthus cinnamomeus
- Long-legged Pipit Anthus pallidiventris
- Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis
Cuckoo-shrikes
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Campephagidae
The cuckoo-shrikes are small to medium-sized passerine birds. They are predominantly greyish with white and black, although some species are brightly coloured. There are 82 species worldwide and 8 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- White-breasted Cuckoo-shrike Coracina pectoralis
- Blue Cuckoo-shrike Coracina azurea
- Grey Cuckoo-shrike Coracina caesia
- Petit's Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga petiti
- Black Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga flava
- Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga phoenicea
- Purple-throated Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga quiscalina
- Oriole Cuckoo-shrike Campephaga oriolina
Bulbuls
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Pycnonotidae
Bulbuls are medium-sized songbirds. Some are colourful with yellow, red or orange vents, cheeks, throat or supercilia, but most are drab, with uniform olive brown to black plumage. Some species have distinct crests. There are 130 species worldwide and 30 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Common Bulbul Pycnonotus barbatus
- Cameroon Mountain Greenbul Andropadus montanus
- Little Greenbul Andropadus virens
- Grey Greenbul Andropadus gracilis
- Ansorge's Greenbul Andropadus ansorgei
- Plain Greenbul Andropadus curvirostris
- Slender-billed Greenbul Andropadus gracilirostris
- Yellow-whiskered Bulbul Andropadus latirostris
- Western Mountain Greenbul Andropadus tephrolaemus
- Golden Greenbul Calyptocichla serina
- Honeyguide Greenbul Baeopogon indicator
- Sjostedt's Greenbul Baeopogon clamans
- Spotted Greenbul Ixonotus guttatus
- Simple Greenbul Chlorocichla simplex
- Yellow-throated Greenbul Chlorocichla flavicollis
- Yellow-necked Greenbul Chlorocichla falkensteini
- Swamp Greenbul Thescelocichla leucopleura
- Leaf-love Phyllastrephus scandens
- Cameroon Olive Greenbul Phyllastrephus poensis
- White-throated Greenbul Phyllastrephus albigularis
- Icterine Greenbul Phyllastrephus icterinus
- Xavier's Greenbul Phyllastrephus xavieri
- Common Bristlebill Bleda syndactyla
- Yellow-spotted Nicator Nicator chloris
- Yellow-throated Nicator Nicator vireo
- Red-tailed Greenbul Criniger calurus
- Eastern Bearded-Greenbul Criniger chloronotus
- Yellow-bearded Greenbul Criniger olivaceus
- White-bearded Greenbul Criniger ndussumensis
- Lesser Bristlebill Bleda notata
Thrushes and allies
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Turdidae
The thrushes are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly in the Old World. They are plump, soft plumaged, small to medium-sized insectivores or sometimes omnivores, often feeding on the ground. Many have attractive songs. There are 335 species worldwide and 11 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Rufous Flycatcher-thrush Neocossyphus fraseri
- Red-tailed Ant-thrush Neocossyphus rufus
- White-tailed Ant-thrush Neocossyphus poensis
- Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush Monticola saxatilis
- Grey Ground-thrush Zoothera princei
- Olive Thrush Turdus olivaceus
- Kurrichane Thrush Turdus libonyanus
- African Thrush Turdus pelios
- Song Thrush Turdus philomelos
- Brown-chested Alethe Alethe poliocephala
- Fire-crested Alethe Alethe diademata
Cisticolas and allies
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Cisticolidae
The Cisticolidae are warblers found mainly in warmer southern regions of the Old World. They are generally very small birds of drab brown or grey appearance found in open country such as grassland or scrub. There are 111 species worldwide and 29 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Red-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops
- Singing Cisticola Cisticola cantans
- Whistling Cisticola Cisticola lateralis
- Chattering Cisticola Cisticola anonymus
- Rock-loving Cisticola Cisticola aberrans
- Winding Cisticola Cisticola galactotes
- Croaking Cisticola Cisticola natalensis
- Siffling Cisticola Cisticola brachypterus
- Rufous Cisticola Cisticola rufus
- Foxy Cisticola Cisticola troglodytes
- Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis
- Black-necked Cisticola Cisticola eximius
- Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava
- White-chinned Prinia Prinia leucopogon
- Banded Prinia Prinia bairdii
- Red-winged Prinia Prinia erythroptera
- Red-winged Gray Warbler Drymocichla incana
- Green Longtail Urolais epichlora
- Black-capped Apalis Apalis nigriceps
- Black-throated Apalis Apalis jacksoni
- Masked Apalis Apalis binotata
- Yellow-breasted Apalis Apalis flavida
- Buff-throated Apalis Apalis rufogularis
- Gosling's Apalis Apalis goslingi
- Grey Apalis Apalis cinerea
- Oriole Warbler Hypergerus atriceps
- Green-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brachyura
- Yellow-browed Camaroptera Camaroptera superciliaris
- Olive-green Camaroptera Camaroptera chloronota
Old World warblers
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Sylviidae
The family Sylviidae is a group of small insectivorous passerine birds. The Sylviidae mainly occur as breeding species, as the common name implies, in Europe, Asia and, to a lesser extent Africa. Most are of generally undistinguished appearance, but many have distinctive songs. There are 291 species worldwide and 32 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- African Bush-Warbler Bradypterus baboecala
- Cameroon Scrub-Warbler Bradypterus lopezi
- Black-faced Rufous-Warbler Bathmocercus rufus
- Moustached Grass-Warbler Melocichla mentalis
- Sedge Warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus
- Eurasian Reed-Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus
- African Reed-Warbler Acrocephalus baeticatus
- Great Reed-Warbler Acrocephalus arundinaceus
- Greater Swamp-Warbler Acrocephalus rufescens
- Lesser Swamp-Warbler Acrocephalus gracilirostris
- Eastern Olivaceous Warbler Hippolais pallida
- Melodious Warbler Hippolais polyglotta
- Icterine Warbler Hippolais icterina
- African Yellow Warbler Chloropeta natalensis
- Buff-bellied Warbler Phyllolais pulchella
- White-tailed Warbler Poliolais lopezi
- Senegal Eremomela Eremomela pusilla
- Rufous-crowned Eremomela Eremomela badiceps
- Green Crombec Sylvietta virens
- Lemon-bellied Crombec Sylvietta denti
- Northern Crombec Sylvietta brachyura
- Yellow Longbill Macrosphenus flavicans
- Grey Longbill Macrosphenus concolor
- Green Hylia Hylia prasina
- Black-capped Woodland-Warbler Phylloscopus herberti
- Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus
- Wood Warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix
- Yellow-bellied Hyliota Hyliota flavigaster
- Violet-backed Hyliota Hyliota violacea
- Fan-tailed Grassbird Schoenicola brevirostris
- Garden Warbler Sylvia borin
- Greater Whitethroat Sylvia communis
Old World flycatchers
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Muscicapidae
Old World flycatchers are a large group of small passerine birds native to the Old World. They are mainly small arboreal insectivores. The appearance of these birds is very varied, but they mostly have weak songs and harsh calls. There 274 species worldwide and 46 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Northern Black Flycatcher Melaenornis edolioides
- African Forest-flycatcher Fraseria ocreata
- White-browed Forest-flycatcher Fraseria cinerascens
- Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata
- Sooty Flycatcher Muscicapa infuscata
- Swamp Flycatcher Muscicapa aquatica
- Olivaceous Flycatcher Muscicapa olivascens
- African Dusky Flycatcher Muscicapa adusta
- Little Gray Flycatcher Muscicapa epulata
- Yellow-footed Flycatcher Muscicapa sethsmithi
- Dusky-blue Flycatcher Muscicapa comitata
- Tessmann's Flycatcher Muscicapa tessmanni
- Cassin's Flycatcher Muscicapa cassini
- Ashy Flycatcher Muscicapa caerulescens
- Grey-throated Tit-flycatcher Myioparus griseigularis
- Grey Tit-flycatcher Myioparus plumbeus
- European Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca
- Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis
- Forest Robin Stiphrornis erythrothorax
- Bocage's Akalat Sheppardia bocagei
- Lowland Akalat Sheppardia cyornithopsis
- Common Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos
- White-bellied Robin-chat Cossyphicula roberti
- Blue-shouldered Robin-chat Cossypha cyanocampter
- Grey-winged Robin-chat Cossypha polioptera
- White-browed Robin-chat Cossypha heuglini
- Red-capped Robin-chat Cossypha natalensis
- Snowy-crowned Robin-chat Cossypha niveicapilla
- White-crowned Robin-chat Cossypha albicapilla
- Rufous-tailed Palm-thrush Cichladusa ruficauda
- Forest Scrub-robin Cercotrichas leucosticta
- Brown-backed Scrub-robin Cercotrichas hartlaubi
- Rufous-tailed Scrub-robin Cercotrichas galactotes
- Black Scrub-robin Cercotrichas podobe
- Common Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus
- Whinchat Saxicola rubetra
- African Stonechat Saxicola torquata
- Northern Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe
- Black-eared Wheatear Oenanthe hispanica
- Heuglin's Wheatear Oenanthe heuglini
- Familiar Chat Cercomela familiaris
- Congo Moorchat Myrmecocichla tholloni
- Northern Anteater-chat Myrmecocichla aethiops
- Sooty Chat Myrmecocichla nigra
- White-fronted Black-chat Myrmecocichla albifrons
- Mocking Cliff-chat Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris
Wattle-eyes
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Platysteiridae
The wattle-eyes or puffback flycatchers are small stout passerine birds of the African tropics. They get their name from the brightly coloured fleshy eye decorations found in most species in this group. There are 31 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- African Shrike-flycatcher Megabyas flammulatus
- Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher Bias musicus
- Brown-throated Wattle-eye Platysteira cyanea
- Chestnut Wattle-eye Platysteira castanea
- White-spotted Wattle-eye Platysteira tonsa
- Black-necked Wattle-eye Platysteira chalybea
- Yellow-bellied Wattle-eye Platysteira concreta
- Grey-headed Batis Batis orientalis
- Black-headed Batis Batis minor
- Fernando Po Batis Batis poensis
Monarch flycatchers
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Monarchidae
The monarch flycatchers are small to medium-sized insectivorous passerines, which hunt by flycatching. There are 99 species worldwide and 8 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Chestnut-capped Flycatcher Erythrocercus mccallii
- African Blue-flycatcher Elminia longicauda
- Dusky Crested-flycatcher Elminia nigromitrata
- White-bellied Crested-flycatcher Elminia albiventris
- Blue-headed Crested-flycatcher Trochocercus nitens
- Black-headed Paradise-flycatcher Terpsiphone rufiventer
- Rufous-vented Paradise-flycatcher Terpsiphone rufocinerea
- African Paradise-flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis
Rockfowl
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Picathartidae
The rockfowl are lanky birds with crow-like bills, long neck, tail and legs, and strong feet adapted to terrestrial feeding. They are similar in size and structure to the completely unrelated roadrunners, but they hop rather than walk. They also have brightly coloured unfeathered heads. There are 2 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Grey-necked Rockfowl Picathartes oreas
Babblers
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Timaliidae
The babblers or timaliids are somewhat diverse in size and coloration, but are characterised by soft fluffy plumage. There are 270 species worldwide and 11 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Blackcap Illadopsis Illadopsis cleaveri
- Scaly-breasted Illadopsis Illadopsis albipectus
- Pale-breasted Illadopsis Illadopsis rufipennis
- Brown Illadopsis Illadopsis fulvescens
- African Hill Babbler Illadopsis abyssinica
- Grey-chested Illadopsis Kakamega poliothorax
- Thrush Babbler Ptyrticus turdinus
- Blackcap Babbler Turdoides reinwardtii
- Dusky Babbler Turdoides tenebrosus
- Brown Babbler Turdoides plebejus
- Capuchin Babbler Phyllanthus atripennis
Chickadees and titmice
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Paridae
The Paridae are mainly small stocky woodland species with short stout bills. Some have crests. They are adaptable birds, with a mixed diet including seeds and insects. There are 59 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Dusky Tit Melaniparus funereus
Treecreepers
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Certhiidae
Treecreepers are small woodland birds, brown above and white below. They have thin pointed down-curved bills, which they use to extricate insects from bark. They have stiff tail feathers, like woodpeckers, which they use to support themselves on vertical trees. There are 6 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Spotted Creeper Salpornis spilonotus
Penduline tits
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Remizidae
The penduline tits are a group of small passerine birds, related to the true tits. They are insectivores. There are 13 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Yellow Penduline-tit Anthoscopus parvulus
- Tit-hylia Pholidornis rushiae
Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Nectariniidae
The sunbirds and spiderhunters are very small passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed. There are 131 species worldwide and 30 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Scarlet-tufted Sunbird Deleornis fraseri
- Mouse-brown Sunbird Anthreptes gabonicus
- Western Violet-backed Sunbird Anthreptes longuemarei
- Violet-tailed Sunbird Anthreptes aurantium
- Little Green Sunbird Anthreptes seimundi
- Green Sunbird Anthreptes rectirostris
- Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris
- Pygmy Sunbird Hedydipna platura
- Reichenbach's Sunbird Anabathmis reichenbachii
- Green-headed Sunbird Cyanomitra verticalis
- Blue-throated Brown Sunbird Cyanomitra cyanolaema
- Cameroon Sunbird Cyanomitra oritis
- Eastern Olive-Sunbird Cyanomitra olivacea
- Carmelite Sunbird Chalcomitra fuliginosa
- Green-throated Sunbird Chalcomitra rubescens
- Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis
- Olive-bellied Sunbird Cinnyris chloropygius
- Tiny Sunbird Cinnyris minullus
- Northern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris preussi
- Beautiful Sunbird Cinnyris pulchellus
- Purple-banded Sunbird Cinnyris bifasciatus
- Orange-tufted Sunbird Cinnyris bouvieri
- Palestine Sunbird Cinnyris oseus
- Splendid Sunbird Cinnyris coccinigaster
- Johanna's Sunbird Cinnyris johannae
- Superb Sunbird Cinnyris superbus
- Variable Sunbird Cinnyris venustus
- Ursula's Sunbird Cinnyris ursulae
- Bates's Sunbird Cinnyris batesi
- Copper Sunbird Cinnyris cupreus
White-eyes
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Zosteropidae
The white-eyes are small and are mostly of undistinguished appearance, the plumage above being generally either some dull color like greenish olive, but some species have a white or bright yellow throat, breast or lower parts, and several have buff flanks. As their name suggests many species have a white ring around the eyes. There are 96 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Fernando Po Speirops Speirops brunneus
- African Yellow White-eye Zosterops senegalensis
Old World orioles
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Oriolidae
The Old World Orioles are colourful passerine birds. They are not related to the New World orioles. There are 29 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Eurasian Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus
- African Golden Oriole Oriolus auratus
- Western Black-headed Oriole Oriolus brachyrhynchus
- African Black-headed Oriole Oriolus larvatus
- Black-winged Oriole Oriolus nigripennis
Shrikes
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Laniidae
Shrikes are passerine birds known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns. A typical shrike's beak is hooked, like a bird of prey. There are 31 species worldwide and 8 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio
- Emin's Shrike Lanius gubernator
- Grey-backed Fiscal Lanius excubitoroides
- Mackinnon's Shrike Lanius mackinnoni
- Common Fiscal Lanius collaris
- Masked Shrike Lanius nubicus
- Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator
- Yellow-billed Shrike Corvinella corvina
Bushshrikes and allies
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Malaconotidae
Bushshrikes are similar in habits to shrikes, hunting insects and other small prey from a perch on a bush. Although similar in build to the shrikes, these tend to be either colourful species or largely black; some species are quite secretive. There are 46 species worldwide and 19 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Brubru Nilaus afer
- Northern Puffback Dryoscopus gambensis
- Red-eyed Puffback Dryoscopus senegalensis
- Pink-footed Puffback Dryoscopus angolensis
- Large-billed Puffback Dryoscopus sabini
- Marsh Tchagra Tchagra minuta
- Black-crowned Tchagra Tchagra senegala
- Brown-crowned Tchagra Tchagra australis
- Luehder's Bushshrike Laniarius luehderi
- Tropical Boubou Laniarius aethiopicus
- Gabon Boubou Laniarius bicolor
- Sooty Boubou Laniarius leucorhynchus
- Fuelleborn's Boubou Laniarius fuelleborni
- Mountain Sooty Boubou Laniarius poensis
- Grey-green Bushshrike Telophorus bocagei
- Sulphur-breasted Bushshrike Telophorus sulfureopectus
- Many-colored Bushshrike Telophorus multicolor
- Fiery-breasted Bushshrike Malaconotus cruentus
- Grey-headed Bushshrike Malaconotus blanchoti
Helmetshrikes
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Prionopidae
The helmetshrikes are similar in build to the shrikes, but tend to be colourful species with distinctive crests or other head ornaments, such as wattles, from which they get their name. There are 12 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- White Helmetshrike Prionops plumatus
- Rufous-bellied Helmetshrike Prionops rufiventris
Drongos
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Dicruridae
The drongos are mostly black or dark grey in colour, sometimes with metallic tints. They have long forked tails, and some Asian species have elaborate tail decorations. They have short legs and sit very upright whilst perched, like a shrike. They flycatch or take prey from the ground. There are 24 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Square-tailed Drongo Dicrurus ludwigii
- Shining Drongo Dicrurus atripennis
- Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis
- Velvet-mantled Drongo Dicrurus modestus
Crows, jays, ravens and magpies
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Corvidae
The Corvidae family includes crows, ravens, jays, choughs, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, and ground jays. Corvids are above average in size for the bird order Passeriformes. Some of the larger species show high levels of learning behavior. There are 120 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
Starlings
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Sturnidae
Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country. They eat insects and fruit. Plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen. There are 125 species worldwide and 14 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Wattled Starling Creatophora cinerea
- Lesser Blue-eared Glossy-starling Lamprotornis chloropterus
- Bronze-tailed Glossy-starling Lamprotornis chalcurus
- Splendid Glossy-starling Lamprotornis splendidus
- Purple Glossy-starling Lamprotornis purpureus
- Long-tailed Glossy-starling Lamprotornis caudatus
- Purple-headed Glossy-starling Lamprotornis purpureiceps
- Chestnut-winged Starling Onychognathus fulgidus
- Waller's Starling Onychognathus walleri
- Neumann's Starling Onychognathus neumanni
- Narrow-tailed Starling Poeoptera lugubris
- White-collared Starling Grafisia torquata
- Red-billed Oxpecker Buphagus erythrorhynchus
- Yellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus
Weavers and allies
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Ploceidae
The weavers are small passerine birds related to the finches. They are seed-eating birds with rounded conical bills. The males of many species are brightly coloured, usually in red or yellow and black, some species show variation in colour only in the breeding season. There are 116 species worldwide and 44 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- White-billed Buffalo-Weaver Bubalornis albirostris
- Speckle-fronted Weaver Sporopipes frontalis
- Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-weaver Plocepasser superciliosus
- Baglafecht Weaver Ploceus baglafecht
- Slender-billed Weaver Ploceus pelzelni
- Little Weaver Ploceus luteolus
- Lesser Masked-Weaver Ploceus intermedius
- Spectacled Weaver Ploceus ocularis
- Black-necked Weaver Ploceus nigricollis
- Black-billed Weaver Ploceus melanogaster
- Orange Weaver Ploceus aurantius
- Vitelline Masked-weaver Ploceus vitellinus
- Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus
- Vieillot's Weaver Ploceus nigerrimus
- Black-headed Weaver Ploceus melanocephalus
- Yellow-mantled Weaver Ploceus tricolor
- Maxwell's Black Weaver Ploceus albinucha
- Forest Weaver Ploceus bicolor
- Preuss's Weaver Ploceus preussi
- Yellow-capped Weaver Ploceus dorsomaculatus
- Brown-capped Weaver Ploceus insignis
- Compact Weaver Pachyphantes superciliosus
- Red-crowned Malimbe Malimbus coronatus
- Black-throated Malimbe Malimbus cassini
- Rachel's Malimbe Malimbus racheliae
- Red-vented Malimbe Malimbus scutatus
- Red-bellied Malimbe Malimbus erythrogaster
- Gray's Malimbe Malimbus nitens
- Crested Malimbe Malimbus malimbicus
- Red-headed Malimbe Malimbus rubricollis
- Red-headed Weaver Anaplectes rubriceps
- Cardinal Quelea Quelea cardinalis
- Red-headed Quelea Quelea erythrops
- Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea
- Yellow-crowned Bishop Euplectes afer
- Black Bishop Euplectes gierowii
- Black-winged Bishop Euplectes hordeaceus
- Orange Bishop Euplectes franciscanus
- Yellow Bishop Euplectes capensis
- Fan-tailed Widowbird Euplectes axillaris
- Yellow-shouldered Widowbird Euplectes macrourus
- White-winged Widowbird Euplectes albonotatus
- Red-collared Widowbird Euplectes ardens
- Grosbeak Weaver Amblyospiza albifrons
Waxbills and allies
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Estrildidae
The estrildid finches are small passerine birds of the Old World tropics and Australasia. They are gregarious and often colonial seed-eaters with short thick but pointed bills. They are all similar in structure and habits, but have a wide variation in plumage colours and pattern. There are 141 species worldwide and 36 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Woodhouse's Antpecker Parmoptila woodhousei
- White-breasted Negrofinch Nigrita fusconota
- Chestnut-breasted Negrofinch Nigrita bicolor
- Pale-fronted Negrofinch Nigrita luteifrons
- Grey-headed Negrofinch Nigrita canicapilla
- Fernando Po Oliveback Nesocharis shelleyi
- Grey-headed Oliveback Nesocharis capistrata
- Red-winged Pytilia Pytilia phoenicoptera
- Green-winged Pytilia Pytilia melba
- Red-faced Pytilia Pytilia hypogrammica
- Green-backed Twinspot Mandingoa nitidula
- Red-faced Crimson-wing Cryptospiza reichenovii
- Crimson Seedcracker Pyrenestes sanguineus
- Black-bellied Seedcracker Pyrenestes ostrinus
- Western Bluebill Spermophaga haematina
- Red-headed Bluebill Spermophaga ruficapilla
- Brown Twinspot Clytospiza monteiri
- Dybowski's Twinspot Euschistospiza dybowskii
- Bar-breasted Firefinch Lagonosticta rufopicta
- Black-bellied Firefinch Lagonosticta rara
- African Firefinch Lagonosticta rubricata
- Black-faced Firefinch Lagonosticta larvata
- Red-cheeked Cordonbleu Uraeginthus bengalus
- Lavender Waxbill Estrilda caerulescens
- Fawn-breasted Waxbill Estrilda paludicola
- Orange-cheeked Waxbill Estrilda melpoda
- Black-rumped Waxbill Estrilda troglodytes
- Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild
- Black-crowned Waxbill Estrilda nonnula
- Black-headed Waxbill Estrilda atricapilla
- Zebra Waxbill Sporaeginthus subflavus
- Red-billed Quailfinch Ortygospiza gabonensis
- African Silverbill Euodice cantans
- Bronze Mannikin Spermestes cucullatus
- Black-and-white Mannikin Spermestes bicolor
- Magpie Mannikin Spermestes fringilloides
Indigobirds
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Viduidae
The indigobirds are finch-like species which usually have black or indigo predominating in their plumage. All are brood parasites, which lay their eggs in the nests of estrildid finch species. There are 20 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Village Indigobird Vidua chalybeata
- Baka Indigobird Vidua larvaticola
- Variable Indigobird Vidua funerea
- Pale-winged Indigobird Vidua wilsoni
- Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura
- Long-tailed Paradise-whydah Vidua interjecta
Weavers and allies
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Ploceidae
The weavers are small passerine birds related to the finches. They are seed-eating birds with rounded conical bills. The males of many species are brightly coloured, usually in red or yellow and black, some species show variation in colour only in the breeding season. There are 116 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Equatorial Guinea.
- Parasitic Weaver Anomalospiza imberbis
Buntings, sparrows, seedeaters and allies
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Emberizidae
The emberizids are a large family of passerine birds. They are seed-eating birds with a distinctively shaped bill. In Europe, most species are named as buntings. In North America, most of the species in this family are known as Sparrows, but these birds are not closely related to the Old World sparrows which are in the family Passeridae. Many emberizid species have distinctive head patterns. There are 275 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Cinnamon-breasted Bunting Emberiza tahapisi
- Golden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris
- Brown-rumped Bunting Emberiza affinis
- Cabanis's Bunting Emberiza cabanisi
Siskins, crossbills and allies
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Fringillidae
Finches are seed-eating passerine birds, that are small to moderately large and have a strong beak, usually conical and in some species very large. All have 12 tail feathers and 9 primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well. There are 137 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Oriole Finch Linurgus olivaceus
- White-rumped Seedeater Serinus leucopygius
- Yellow-fronted Canary Serinus mozambicus
- Streaky-headed Seedeater Serinus gularis
- Thick-billed Seedeater Serinus burtoni
Sparrows
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Passeridae
Sparrows are small passerine birds. In general, sparrows tend to be small, plump, brown or grey birds with short tails and short powerful beaks. Sparrows are seed-eaters, and they also consume small insects. There are 35 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Equatorial Guinea.
- Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus
- Yellow-spotted Petronia Petronia pyrgita
- Bush Petronia Petronia dentata
See also
References
- Lepage, Denis. "Checklist of birds of Equatorial Guinea". Bird Checklists of the World. Avibase. Retrieved 27 April 2007.
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(help) - Clements, James F. (2000). Birds of the World: a Checklist. Cornell University Press. p. 880. ISBN 0-934797-16-1.