BirdlLife South Sudan

04/11/2026

📷 Buffaloes pictured in Boma National Park, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA-PIBOR).

Photo by African Parks

05/10/2026

Meet the Africa’s Heaviest Flying Bird
The Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori struthiunculus)

Meet the Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori struthiunculus)
A ground-dwelling giant of the African savanna and the heaviest flying bird native in Africa. Males can weigh up to 19 kilograms (42 pounds), stand nearly 5 feet tall, and boast a wingspan of up to 9 feet. Females are dramatically smaller often less than half the male’s weight.

DID YOU KNOW?
- They suck water, not scoop it. Unlike most birds that scoop water with their bills, Kori Bustards drink using a sucking motion, a trait shared by only a handful of bird species.
- No preening gland. Most birds have a specialized gland at the base of the tail that produces waterproofing oil. Bustards lack this organ entirely, so they take regular dust baths to protect their feathers instead.

05/10/2026

Celebrating my 11th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

05/10/2026

“It’s just such a haven for migratory species.” Dr. Megan Claase, African Parks.

Every year, millions of animals and countless birds move across the Great Nile Migration landscape, making Boma-Badingilo one of Africa’s most remarkable natural ecosystems.
The recent UNESCO World Heritage inscription recognizes not only the world’s largest land mammal migration, but also the critical role this landscape plays for migratory birds such as shoebills, storks, kingfishers, cranes, and vultures.
As conservationists continue to uncover the incredible connections between South Sudan and bird populations across Africa, the World Heritage status offers renewed hope for protecting this globally significant landscape.

Want to learn more about the birds of the Great Nile Migration and why this designation matters? Read the full Mongabay article and discover how South Sudan is becoming a refuge for wildlife on a continental scale: https://news.mongabay.com/2026/09/world-heritage-status-for-south-sudan-parks-will-be-a-boon-for-the-birds/

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Photo Credit: Marcus Westberg

11/08/2026

First time sighting Red-shouldered Cuckooshirke (Campephaga phoenicea) in 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, a 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞.
It's a great feat indicating a thriving birdlife.

📸 Photo by Joseph Bith

29/07/2026

EU hails South Sudan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription
The European Union has congratulated South Sudan on the inscription of the Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscape on the UNESCO World Heritage List, describing it as a landmark achievement for wildlife conservation and the country’s global heritage. https://www.eyeradio.org/eu-hails-south-sudans-first.../

02/02/2026

Birds are our compass. Wetlands are the map. 🗺️

This World Wetlands Day, we celebrate the theme 'Wetlands and traditional knowledge: celebrating cultural heritage', highlighting the long-standing connections between people, birds and water that have sustained wetland systems over generations. 🌍

Wetlands are among the planet’s most productive ecosystems. They store carbon, reduce flood risk, support livelihoods and provide vital habitat for waterbirds migrating along global flyways.

But they are disappearing faster than any other ecosystem, putting biodiversity and the generational practices tied to these places at risk. 🐦

Across the BirdLife Partnership, we work where wetlands are lived in and relied upon, bringing scientific evidence together with knowledge shaped by generations of close observation.

Birds guide our work, revealing where wetlands are healthy, where they are under pressure, and where action can make the greatest difference. 🌿

From community-led restoration to the revival of ancient stewardship systems, traditional knowledge is shaping conservation action today, helping wetlands, birds and people thrive together. 💧


🔗 Read more: https://www.birdlife.org/news/2026/02/02/wetlands-a-shared-heritage-for-birds-and-people/

02/02/2026

27/01/2026

Grasslands are one of the world’s most overlooked ecosystems.🌾

They are the home and lifeline for communities everywhere: pastoralists, small farmers and the millions relying on these landscapes for food. They sustain biodiversity, water cycles, and carbon storage, yet they remain among the least protected landscapes.🕊️

As the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 unfolds, we’re shining a light on what’s at stake. Migratory birds depend on healthy grasslands and when these habitats are lost, entire species are pushed closer to extinction. 🐦

Across the BirdLife Partnership, conservation is happening hand in hand with communities. From sustainable ranching to steppe and wetland restoration, local knowledge and leadership are delivering real, lasting results. 🌱

This year is a rallying point. We’re elevating the grassland narrative, amplifying pastoralist voices, unlocking funding and building alliances to secure these landscapes for birds and people alike. 🤝

Read the full story and discover how we are protecting grasslands worldwide 🔗 https://www.birdlife.org/news/2026/01/26/rangelands-and-pastoralists-central-to-life/

12/01/2026

A Secretarybird on move as always.