Psittaciformes
Birds of Namibia
There is just the one family in the Order Psittaciformes, Family Psittacidae which are parrots and lovebirds.
FAMILY PSITTACIDAE
Parrots and lovebirds and small to large birds with short necks, short, strongly hooked bills with mostly bright green plumages. They have short legs and their tails vary from small to long. Parrots and lovebirds are agile tree climbers, hanging on to branches using their feet and bills. A feature of their voice is the ability to mimic. Their diet is mainly vegetarian although some insects are taken before and during breeding. Nest are in either holes in trees or in rock crevices, other birds' nests or termite mounds. Females lay between 1 and 10 eggs, incubated by both sexes.
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)
