Selected African Holdings

Red bishop, also known as southern red bishop, showing off plumage (Euplectes orix). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Kurrichane thrush (Turdus libonyana). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Grey tit (Melaniparus afer). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Mangrove kingfisher, also known as a woodland kingfisher or Senegal kingfisher, ready to feed (Halcyon senegalensis). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Bennett's woodpecker (Campethera bennettii). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Great white egret (Ardea alba). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Brown-hooded kingfisher ready to feed on a catch (Halcyon albiventris). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

African spoonbill feeding (Platalea alba). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Coqui francolin (Peliperdix coqui). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Racquet-tailed roller (Coracias spatulatus). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.