AFRICAN SAVANNA HARE
In African mythology, the hare is a clever creature that gifted humanity with the village, the drum, and music. It’s very difficult to count savanna hares in the wild, mostly because it’s difficult to distinguish from the Cape hare. However, scientists are confident that savanna hares are abundant. In some areas of their range
MAMMALS
MAMMALS
KINGFISHERS AND HORNBILLS
AFRICAN GREY HORNBILL
The African grey hornbill is a member of the hornbill family of tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World. It is a widespread and common resident breeder in much of Sub-Saharan Africa and into Arabia. A feral population is also found in Florida, USA but doesn't show any current sign of breeding.
VON DER DECKEN HORNBILL
Von der Decken's hornbill is a hornbill found in East Africa, especially to the east of the East African Rift, from Ethiopia south to Tanzania. It is found mainly in thorn scrub and similar arid habitats. Jackson's hornbill is often treated as a subspecies of it. It was named after the German explorer Baron Karl Klaus von der Decken
GREAT KINGFISHER
The giant kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in Africa, where it is a resident breeding bird over most of the continent south of the Sahara Desert, other than the arid southwest.The giant kingfisher is 42–46 cm (16.5–18 in) long, with a large shaggy crest, a large black bill and fine white spots on black upperparts. The male has a chestnut breast band and otherwise white underparts with dark flank barring. The female has a white-spotted black breast band and a chestnut belly
PIED KINGFISHER
The pied kingfisher is a species of water kingfisher widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Originally described by Linnaeus in 1758, it has five recognized subspecies. Its black and white plumage and crest, as well as its habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish, make it distinctive.
HERONS AND IBISES
BLACK-BELLIED BUSTARD
The black-bellied bustard, also known as the black-bellied korhaan, is an African ground-dwelling bird in the bustard family. The black-bellied bustard is 58–65 cm (23–26 in) long. The bill and legs are dull yellow. The male's upperparts have black and brown marks on a tawny buff background; the underparts are black. The head is boldly patterned with black, white and buff.
WHITE-BELLIED BUSTARD
The white-bellied bustard or white-bellied korhaan ( is an African species of bustard. It is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa in grassland and open woodland habitats. It is rather small for a bustard, 48 to 61 centimeters (19 to 24 in) long. All are tawny brown above and on the breast and white on the belly, with cream-colored legs; juveniles have light brown necks and heads, and adults have blue-grey necks.
SACRED IBIS
The African grass rat is the most common rodent in the Serengeti and is hunted by a wide variety of small-medium animals. From Servals and caracals to lanner falcons and black mamba. This widespread rodent is found almost anywhere, in grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
HADADA IBIS
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
HAMERKOP
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
LAPWINGS AND FOWLS
AFRICAN WATTLED LAWPING
The African grass rat is the most common rodent in the Serengeti and is hunted by a wide variety of small-medium animals. From Servals and caracals to lanner falcons and black mamba. This widespread rodent is found almost anywhere, in grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
BLACK SMITH LAPWING
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
CROWNED LAPWING
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
YELLOW NECKED SPURFOWL
The African grass rat is the most common rodent in the Serengeti and is hunted by a wide variety of small-medium animals. From Servals and caracals to lanner falcons and black mamba. This widespread rodent is found almost anywhere, in grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
RED-CRESTED HOOT
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
PASSERINE BIRDS
OLIVE THRUSH
The African grass rat is the most common rodent in the Serengeti and is hunted by a wide variety of small-medium animals. From Servals and caracals to lanner falcons and black mamba. This widespread rodent is found almost anywhere, in grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
WHITE-BROWNED ROBIN
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
CHINSPOT BATIS
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
LILAC-BREASTED ROLLER
The African grass rat is the most common rodent in the Serengeti and is hunted by a wide variety of small-medium animals. From Servals and caracals to lanner falcons and black mamba. This widespread rodent is found almost anywhere, in grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
LITTLE-BEE EATER
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
PURPLE GRENADIER
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
LONG-TAILED FISCAL
The African grass rat is the most common rodent in the Serengeti and is hunted by a wide variety of small-medium animals. From Servals and caracals to lanner falcons and black mamba. This widespread rodent is found almost anywhere, in grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
RED-CHEEKED CORDON BLUE
WHITE-HEADED BUFFALO WEAVER
Rock hyraxes are a medium sized rodent and can be found on kopjes or decently sized rock formations feeding the shrubs and acacias growing nearby. Because their size, slow moving metabolism and minor defense it is a prized meal for a lot of carnivores like birds prey, snakes and carnivorous mammals
Disclaimer: All profiles, maps, artwork, and rules posted here are the intellectual and artistic property of the staff of the Serengeti Seronera server and are not allowed to be used in any outside projects whatsoever unless given permission by the owner.
SOME OF THE PHOTOS IN THE GALLERIES CONTAIN ANIMALS KILLS AND CARCASSES, VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.