African Culture Site
	Jeanne Egbosiuba Ukwendu BellaOnline's African Culture Editor

Abyssinian Ground Hornbill Facts
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill are found in many African countries. These birds are said to be harbingers of good luck in many villages.

African Grey Parrots
African Grey Parrots are intelligent and fascinating birds.

African Milky Eagle Owl Facts
The African Milky Eagle Owl is Africa's largest owl. Living in Sub-Saharan Africa, it prefers to nest in hollow trees and cave floors.

African Pygmy Falcon Facts
The African Pygmy Falcon is the smallest falcon on the African continent. They inhabit the vacant nests of weaver birds to raise their brood and are actually considered pests in some areas.

Congo Peafowl Facts
The Congo Peafowl is a rare and shy bird only found in the Congo rainforest.

Eurasian Widgeon Facts
Eurasian Widgeons are common in Asia and Europe, however one of their migratory destinations is the Continent of Africa.

Marabou Stork Facts
The Marabou Stork, valued for its soft down, has a few rather nasty habits.

Ostrich Facts
Ostriches are common birds in the African Sahel. They are flightless birds that can run up to speeds of 45 miles per hour.

Saddle-Billed Stork Facts
Africa´s largest stork is a very colorful bird with a 9 foot wingspan.

Splendid Glossy-Starling Facts
The Splendid Glossy-Starling has a very large range in Africa. They form monogamous pairs and nest in tree holes.

Von der Decken's Hornbill Facts
Von der Decken's Hornbill lives in East Africa. The female has the interesting habit of sealing herself into a tree hole with her eggs to incubate them.

Wattled Crane Facts
Africa's largest crane has a declining population puting it on the endangered list as vulnerable to extinction.