Selected African Holdings

White-breasted cuckooshrike by a nest ( Coracina pectoralis). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Crimson-breasted shrike, also known as crimson-brested gonolek, at a nest with chicks ( Laniarius atrococcineus). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Southern double-collared sunbird, also known as lesser double-collared sunbird, in a nest (Cinnyris chalybeus). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Meyer's parrot (Poicephalus meyeri). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

African hoopoe ready to feed on an insect (Upupa epops). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Hoopoe with bill opened (Upupa epops). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Violet-backed starling, also known as plum-colored starling and amethyst starling (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.