World Heritage Sites – in General & in Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Background The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) gives the title of “World Heritage…
Kurrichane Thrush
Turdus libonyana (Genus: Turdus, Latin = thrush; species: lebonyana = a Tswana personal name) Merle kurrichane (French), Tordo-chicharrio (Portuguese) Alarm call: http://www.xeno-canto.org/311704 ; Song: http://www.xeno-canto.org/280793 This picture, taken I fancy, in the…
Red-backed Shrike
Lanius collurio (Genus: Lanius [Latin = butcher]; species: collurio [Greek = kollyrion, ancient name for a thrush-like bird]) Pie-grieche ecorcheur (French), Picanco-de-dorso-ruivo (Portuguese) Video (recorded in Burön, near Örnsköldsvik, Ångermanland,…
African Wild Dogs or Painted Dogs or Painted Wolves
African wild dogs or painted dogs or painted dogs are just a few of the names given to these fascinating animals.…
Scarlet-Chested Sunbird
Chalcomitra senegalensis (Genus: Chalcomitra, Greek = copper or bronze headband or cap; species: senegalensis, Latin = from Senegal)Dzonya, Tsodzo (Shona: generic), Souimanga a poitrine rouge (French); Beija-flor-de-peito-escarlate (Portuguese) Song: http://www.xeno-canto.org/158287…
Green-winged Pytilia (f.k.a. Melba Finch)
Green-winged Pytilia (f.k.a. Melba Finch) Pytilia melba (Genus Pytilia: Greek = diminutive of the genus, Pitylus, meaning grosbeak, another finch-like bird with [you guessed…
Hunters & Guides Exam Papers – March, 2021
Firearms FA.MARCH.21 – QU.1 What are the functions of the following rifle parts? Ejector 1 mkExtractor 1 mkBarrel 1 mk FA.MARCH.21…
Barn Owl
Tyto alba (Genus: tyto, Greek = a night owl; species: albinus, Latin = white) Zizi (Shona, generic), Effraie des clocher (French), Coruja-das-torres (Portuguese) Call: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Owl/sound (Click on the…
Bat-Eared Fox
OrderFamilyGenusSpeciesCarnivoraCanidaeOtocyonmegalotis The only representative of the genus “Otocyon” Origin of scientific name From the Greek Otus = ear & cyon = dog and then…
The Small Five
Introduction Most people come to Africa expecting or hoping to see The Big Five - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino.…
