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Standard-winged Nightjar, Gambia
This female Standard-winged Nightjar was found at a daytime roost in The Gambia during our 2010 tour.
Slender-billed Gull, Senegal
Slender-billed Gulls breed in large numbers in the Langue de Barbarie NP in northern Senegal.
Sennar Penduline Tit, Senegal
The tiny Sennar Penduline Tit is one of the Sahel specialists to be found in northern Senegal.
Senegal Thick-knee, Gambia
Good numbers of Senegal Thick-knees can be seen during the Gambia & Senegal tour.
Senegal Coucal, Gambia
Senegal Coucals are common and widespread birds and easy to see during the Gambia & Senegal tour.
River Prinia, Senegal
The River Prinia although only recently discovered is common and easy to see in Djoudj NP.
Red-billed Firefinch, Gambia
A pair of Red-billed Firefinches sheltering in the heat of the day in The Gambia.
Pied Kingfisher, Senegal
The delightful Pied Kingfisher can be seen easily in both Gambia and Senegal.
Piapiac, Gambia
The unusually named Piapiac is usually easy to see in Senegambia and often associated with domestic livestock.
Pearl-spotted Owlet, Senegal
The fierce-looking Pearl-spotted Owlet is always a useful tool that will attract a number of small angry birds. This individual was seen well in Senegal during our 2010 tour.