Musophagiformes
Birds of Namibia
There is just the 1 family of the Order Musophagiformes found in Namibia, Family Musophagidae which are Turacos.
FAMILY MUSOPHAGIDAE
Turacos are medium to large-sized tree-living birds with bright colourful plumages, mostly purple, green or grey with many species supporting red in the wings. Their legs are rather long and the feet are strong. Tails are generally long. A feature of this species is their loud, far-carrying barking voices. They eat fruit, leaves, flowers and buds and on occasions invertebrates. Females lay between 2 and 3 white eggs and chicks leave the nest before they are able to fly, clambering to safety in nearby branches. There are 2 species of this family found in Namibia. They are:
Fish River Hiking Trail
7 Days - The famous Fish River Hike complete with a guide and return transport from Windhoek
Fish River Canyon Mule Trail
5 Days - Explore the Fish River carrying only a day pack while your possessions & equipment are transported on a mule train
Klipspringer Mule Trail
4 Days - Hiking in the Fish River Canyon while your equipment is transported by mule
Tok Tokkie Hiking Trail
3 Days - Excellent guided walking trail on the NamibRand private reserve (near Sossusvlei)
