Nata Bird Sanctuary
Facts and practical information
The Nata Bird Sanctuary, the only protected reserve in Botswana in the northeastern periphery of Sowa Pan, is a community-managed project, with assistance from the Nata Conservation Committee and national and international organizations. Founded in 1988, it opened for operations in 1993; it encompasses an area of 230 square kilometres, with the objective of conservation of wildlife. The community project is managed by a Trust titled the "Kalahari Conservation Society", which has members drawn from the four villages of Nata, Sepako, Maposa and Manxotae in the vicinity of the sanctuary. ()
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Secretarybird
The secretarybird is a captivating bird of prey native to Africa, easily recognized by its unique combination of an eagle-like body and long, crane-like legs. First described by John Frederick Miller in 1779, this species stands out with its striking red-orange face...
Birds
Martial eagle
The martial eagle, a majestic and formidable bird of prey, inhabits sub-Saharan Africa. It is the sole member of its genus, Polemaetus, and belongs to the booted eagle subfamily, distinguished by feathers that extend down their legs.
Birds
Kori bustard
The kori bustard, a captivating bird endemic to Africa, stands out as one of the continent's largest flying birds. Belonging to the bustard family, it is renowned for its ground-dwelling habits and diverse diet. These birds exhibit marked sexual dimorphism, with males...
Birds
Lesser kudu
The lesser kudu is a striking forest antelope native to East Africa. It belongs to the genus *Tragelaphus* and the family *Bovidae*. Males typically stand about 95-105 cm tall at the shoulder, while females are slightly shorter.
Mammals
Hartebeest
The hartebeest, commonly referred to as the kongoni, is a remarkable African antelope with eight recognized subspecies, some of which are now considered separate species. These animals are quite sizable, standing just over a meter tall at the shoulder.
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