More Tanzanian Birds from Safari

Day 3 had us driving all around the Seronera region of the Serengeti. Another stunning array of wildlife and landscapes...

Birds from the day:

1. White-Backed Vulture in acacia

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/HHjk​PH White Backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) by Brian Hampson, on Flickr

2. Super cute little Silverbird

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/JdPD​bb Silverbird (Empidornis semipartitus) by Brian Hampson, on Flickr

3. Pygmy Falcon that I think KNEW we were shooting and posed for us

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/HHjk​qM Pygmy Falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus) by Brian Hampson, on Flickr

4. White-Bellied Bustard (mis-heard from our guide as White-bellied bastard - good for a laugh in the vehicle!)

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/JDzf​Rp White-bellied Bustard (Eupodotis serengalensis) by Brian Hampson, on Flickr

5. Lilac-breasted roller (because you can't have too many shots of these guys!)

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/HHjn​7H Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) by Brian Hampson, on Flickr

6. White-browed coucal - looking a bit demonic

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/HHnz​q5 White-browed Coucal (Centropus superciliosus) by Brian Hampson, on Flickr

7. Tawny Eagle (light morph) hanging out with a Hooded Vulture

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/JAvo​8W Tawny Eagle with Hooded Vulture by Brian Hampson, on Flickr

Since I'm limited to 7 on a post, you'll have to check out the day's photos at: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk​z8fQgo including a Tawny eagle making short work of a snake.