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pied avocet

Birds of Namibia


Introduction: Pied avocets (Recurvirostrata avosetta) inhabit salt pans, floodplains and sewage works. On rare occasions they have been observed on sandy beaches, along rivers and freshwater lakes. They forage and roost in flocks.

Distribution: Widely distributed in Namibia especially in Etosha National Park, northern Namib Desert, central and northern Namibia.

Diet: Mainly invertebrates and fish.

Description: Pied avocets have distinctive curved bills (Recurvirostra). Avosetta is the Italian name for a pied avocet. They are often confused from a distance with the crab plover.

Breeding: A nest is usually a scrape in the ground, often an animal footprint lined with twigs, feathers and bits of vegetation. Between 1 and 4 eggs are laid with an incubation period of 27 days.

Size: 45cm. Weight: 380g. Wingspan: 80cm.

Agama River Camp

Offering a choice of rooms or campsites around 45km north of Sesriem

Betesda Rest Camp

Budget choice, catering for both large bus groups and individual travellers

Desert Camp

Competitively priced self catering lodge - very close to the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park

Desert Homestead

Mid-range accommodation offering some of the best value for money in the area. Horse riding an added activity

Hoodia Desert Lodge

Mid range lodge located only 22km from the Sesriem gate to the Namib-Naukluft Park

Kulala Desert Lodge

Up-market lodge with private entrance to the dunes at Sossusvlei

Kulala Wilderness Camp

Up-market tented lodge, on the same private reserve as Kulala Desert Lodge

Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa

Moroccan inspired architecture seems strangely out of place in Namibia. The location, spa and general amenities are good.

Little Kulala

Luxury lodge with guided tour to the dunes using the lodges own private entrance, excellent choice for those looking for a little extra luxury

Little Sossus Lodge

Reasonable value for money - on the main route to Sossusvlei

Moon Mountain Lodge

A new hotel with raised rooms built on wooden platforms 40km from Sesriem

Namib Desert Lodge

Budget choice, fairly far from the dunes and next to the fossil dune cliffs

Namib Naukluft Lodge

Good solid choice, on a beautiful property some distance from the park entrance

Sesriem Campsite

Closest to the dunes - camping only

Sossus Dune Lodge

Brand new luxury camp inside the Namib Park borders

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Most luxurious lodge in the area, air-conditioned rooms and private butler

Sossusvlei Lodge

Large establishment right next to the Sesriem Campsite, best for keeping driving to a minimum

Weltevrede Rest Camp

A friendly owner run lodge offering excellent value for money. Rooms have private verandah's offering views of sunsets over the Namib Desert dunes & spot-lit waterhole.

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