White-breasted cuckoo shrike
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: White-breasted cuckooshrike (Coracina pectoralis) occur in woodlands and riverine forest. They are usually found singly or in pairs, typically in the tree-canopy.
Distribution: North-eastern Namibia region mainly the Caprivi Strip.
Diet: Eats mainly caterpillars, gleaning bark from tree trunks, branches, leaves and twig. Occasionally forages from the ground.
Description: Pale grey upperparts, and upper wings. Flight feathers blackish, underwing coverts white. Grey throat, remainder of underparts white. Often confused with the smaller grey cuckooshrike which has grey (not white) underparts.
Breeding: A nest is constructed by both sexes, using leaf-stalkes and thin twigs and lined with lichen and bound to branches by spider web. Only 1 or 2 eggs are laid from August to December and incubated for 23 days.
Size: 26cm. Weight: 60g.
Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge
Just outside the town of Katima Mulilo lies this small river front lodge. The accommodation is rustic, the food awesome and the situation idyllic - resulting in some of the best value for money accommodation in Namibia
Chobe Savanna Lodge
Overlooking the vast Chobe floodplain's from its situation in the east Caprivi this lodge has a lot to offer visitors
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge
One of the best lodges in this area has accommodation in both traditional land based units as well as on two houseboats.
Impalila Island Lodge
This is the only place in the world where four countries meet. A wonderful Chobe destination with eight luxury chalets.
Mazambala Island Lodge
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Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge
Brand new lodge in east Caprivi - ideal for exploring the wetlands of the Mamili National Park
Ntwala Island Lodge
situated on three small islands this is an ultra-luxurious Chobe destination, with four suites, each with plunge pool and private guiding
Pride of the Zambezi Houseboat
A small luxurious houseboat, offers awesome game viewing, bird watching & fishing expereinces on the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
Susuwe Island Lodge
in the Bwabwata National Park this is a perfect land and water camp with six luxury suites, each with private plunge pool
Zovu Elephant Lodge
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