Southern white-crowned shrike
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Southern white-crowned shrikes (Eurocephalus anguitimens) can be found in riverine woodland, dry, deciduous woodland, Acacia savannah and Kalahari sands. Rarely observed singly, they perch and roost in pairs or small groups.
Distribution: North, central and south-eastern Namibia. Found in Etosha National Park, Erongo Mountains, Epupa Falls, Rundu and the Caprivi Strip.
Diet: Eats caterpillars, beetles, ants, wasps and millipedes.
Description: Large shrike with distinctive white crown and short, stiff feathers on the forehead. Eurocephalus is a Greek meaning for 'broad-headed'.
Breeding: Usually 2 to 4 eggs are laid between November to May in a circular, thick-walled cup made from shredded grass and lined with feathers and grass. Eggs are incubated for around 20 days.
Size: 24cm. Weight: 79g.
Epupa Falls Lodge A tented camp on the banks of the Kunene River close to Epupa Falls and Himba settlements
Fort Sesfontein
On the border between Kaokoland and Damaraland this fort was built at the same time as the fort of Namutoni in Etosha
Kapika Waterfall Lodge
On a hill above the Kunene river, the lodge has tremendous views of the surrounding area and looks towards the Epupa Falls
Kunene River Lodge
An excellent lodge in a remote location on the banks of the Kunene River, for those interesting in birding, relaxing or river rafting this lodge is an absolute must
Ohakane Lodge
One of the oldest lodges in the Kaokoland area, from here guest can visit Himba villages and other areas of interest in Kaokoland
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Near the tiny settlement of Puros, this luxury lodge offers you the ability to search for the desert adapted elephants
Okahirongo River Camp
On a hillside overlooking the Kunene River this small intimate camp offers accommodation for a maximum of 14 people.
Opuwo Country Lodge
This is one of the newer lodges in Opuwo - it has beautiful views over Kaokoland -a real desert oasis
