dwarf bittern
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Dwarf bitterns (Ixobrychus sturmi) are named after the naturalist and bird artist Johan Sturm (1805-1862). They inhabit seasonally inundated floodplains with intermittent trees and bushes, flooded grassland and ephemeral pans.
Distribution Widespread but scattered populations can be found in central and northerns ranges of the Namibia including Kunene River Mouth, Epupa Falls, Rundu, Caprivi, Etosha National Park and Kaudom Game Park.
Diet: Searches for food in the twilight of shallow water bodies for small frogs, water-bugs, fish, crabs, aquatic insects, crustaceans and spiders.
Description: Slender and smaller than the little bittern, but heavier.
Breeding: From 2 to 5 eggs are laid in January, February or March in a flimsy saucer-shaped nest, made in a tree.
Size: 25cm. Weight: 140g.
Emanya at Etosha
A blend of African excitement & luxury are the order of the day at this new luxury lodge
Etosha Aoba Lodge
Small mid-price lodge close to the park gate - situated of the private Fischer's pan reserve
Mokuti Lodge
Large lodge situated at the Namutoni entrance gate to Etosha. Excellent facilities but expect to share these with large group tours
Mushara Bush Camp
The latest edition to the Mushara Collection offers mid-range tented accommodation
Mushara Outpost
Small intimate tented camp built on raised platforms, good for privacy and a 'luxury outdoor' feel
Namutoni
Inside the park borders, built around Fort Namutoni. Recently upgraded to appeal to more 'up-market' visitors
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