Selected African Holdings

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.

African wattled lapwing, also known as Senegal wattled plover(Vanellus senegallus). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Male and female southern double-collared sunbirds, also known as lesser double-collared sunbird, feeding (Cinnyris chalybeus). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Knysna loerie, also known as knysna turaco (Tauraco corythaix). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Scimitarbill wood hoopoe feeding (Rhinopomastus cyanomelas). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Red-billed hornbill, Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Red-faced mousebird (Urocolius indicus). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

White-crested helmetshrike, also known as white helmetshrike, on a nest (Prionops plumatus). Scanning and access made possible by a grant from NEH.

Southern carmine bee-eaters (Merops nubicoides). 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.