Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary
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The Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary is a 11.76 ha nature reserve located in the Walkerspruit Open Space System, in the Nieuw Muckleneuk suburb of Pretoria, South Africa. It became the first bird refuge in Pretoria when it was opened by the then mayor of Pretoria, Mr. W. J. Seymore, on 27 October 1956. It was officially proclaimed as a nature reserve on 26 February 1958, and it was fenced in June 1970. ()
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Grey crowned crane
The grey crowned crane, also known as the African crowned crane, is a magnificent bird native to eastern and southern Africa. This graceful avian is so cherished that it has been designated as the national bird of Uganda.
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Blue crane
The blue crane, also known as the Stanley crane or paradise crane, is South Africa's national bird and is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. These elegant birds are ground-dwellers and are easily recognizable. They stand about 100 to 120 cm tall and weigh...
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Little egret
The little egret is an enchanting small heron belonging to the Ardeidae family. It is easily recognizable by its striking white plumage, slender black beak, long black legs, and distinctive yellow feet, especially prominent in the western race.
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Fulvous whistling duck
The fulvous whistling duck, also known as the fulvous tree duck, is a captivating bird found in tropical regions worldwide. Its reddish-brown plumage, long legs, and striking white band across its black tail, visible during flight, make it a remarkable sight.
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Black-crowned night heron
The black-crowned night heron, also known as the black-capped night heron or simply night heron in Eurasia, is a medium-sized bird found almost everywhere except the coldest regions and Australasia. Adults are easily identifiable by their black crowns and backs, white...
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