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South Africa

General Information

Sudáfrica is located at the southern tip of Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. Its territory encompasses a wide range of ecoregions and environments, from deserts to forests and mountains. The southernmost region of the country is known as the Cape of Needles, where the southernmost point of Africa is located. The geography of South Africa is very diverse, with mountains like the Drakensberg, which form the border with Lesotho, and coastal plains such as the one found in the Western Cape province.

The coast of South Africa is extensive and varied, with cliffs, beaches, and bays. The city of Cape Town is a major urban center and a starting point for exploring the region. The coastal road that runs along the southern coast of the country, known as the Garden Route, offers stunning views of the ocean and the mountain. The Karoo region, in the interior of the country, is a semi-arid area with unique vegetation and a rich geological heritage. The national parks and nature reserves of South Africa, such as Kruger National Park, offer opportunities to observe nature and wildlife in their natural habitat.

To access South Africa, visitors can arrive through the international airports of Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban. From there, domestic flights or buses can be taken to reach the different regions of the country. The road network in South Africa is extensive and well-maintained, making it easy to travel by car. However, it is essential to note that driving in South Africa is on the left-hand side. The permits and authorizations required to visit national parks and nature reserves vary depending on the region and the type of activity to be undertaken.

The climate in South Africa varies depending on the region, with hot and humid summers in the north and cooler and drier summers in the south. The best time to visit the country depends on the activities to be undertaken and the region to be visited. The tourist infrastructure in South Africa is well-developed, with a wide range of accommodation and service options available. However, it is crucial to plan ahead and book in advance, especially during peak season.

The geography and climate of South Africa have given rise to a wide range of environments and ecosystems, from mountain forests to deserts and coastlines. The vegetation in the country is very diverse, with species adapted to the different climatic and geological conditions. The rivers and lakes of South Africa offer opportunities for water sports and observing wildlife in their natural habitat. The combination of natural beauty and well-developed tourist infrastructure makes South Africa an attractive destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

In terms of logistics, it is essential to note that South Africa is a large country, and travel can be long. It is recommended to plan ahead and book in advance for transportation and accommodation services. Safety is a significant concern in South Africa, and it is advisable to take precautions to protect oneself and one´s belongings. The culture and history of South Africa are rich and varied, and there are many places and monuments to visit to learn more about the country and its people.

In summary, South Africa is a country with a wide range of ecoregions and environments, from deserts to forests and mountains. The geography and climate of the country have given rise to a wide diversity of environments and ecosystems, and the tourist infrastructure is well-developed. With planning and caution, South Africa can be an exciting and rewarding destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 21/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1CrocodiliaCrocodylidaeNile CrocodileCocodrilo del NiloCrocodylus niloticusNative
  
2SquamataChamaeleonidaeCamaleón OrejeroChamaeleo dilepisNative
  
3ScincidaeRainbow Rock SkinkTrachylepis margaritiferaNative
  
4VaranidaeNile MonitorVaranus niloticusNative
  
5TestudinesTestudinidaeTortuga LeopardoStigmochelys pardalisNative
  
6AnseriformesAnatidaeKnob-billed DuckPato Crestudo AfricanoSarkidiornis melanotosNative
 LC 
7GalliformesNumididaeHelmeted GuineafowlPintada ComúnNumida meleagrisNative
 LC 
8PhasianidaeCrested FrancolinFrancolín CapirotadoOrtygornis sephaenaNative
 LC 
9Cape SpurfowlFrancolín de El CaboPternistis capensisNative
 LC 
10Swainson´s SpurfowlFrancolín de SwainsonPternistis swainsoniiNative
 LC 
11MusophagiformesMusophagidaeGrey Go-away-birdTuraco UnicolorCrinifer concolorNative
 LC 
12Purple-crested TuracoTuraco CrestimoradoGallirex porphyreolophusNative
 LC 
13OtidiformesOtididaeKori BustardAvutarda KoriArdeotis koriNative
 NT 
14CuculiformesCuculidaeGreat Spotted CuckooCríalo EuropeoClamator glandariusNative
 LC 
15ColumbiformesColumbidaeAfrican Green PigeonVinago AfricanoTreron calvusNative
 LC 
16CharadriiformesBurhinidaeWater Thick-kneeAlcaraván AcuáticoBurhinus vermiculatusNative
 LC 
17CharadriidaeThree-banded PloverChorlitejo TricollarThinornis tricollarisNative
 LC 
18Crowned LapwingAvefría CoronadaVanellus coronatusNative
 LC 
19African Wattled LapwingAvefría SenegalesaVanellus senegallusNative
 LC 
20RostratulidaeGreater Painted-snipeAguatero BengalíRostratula benghalensisNative
 LC 
21CiconiiformesCiconiidaeSaddle-billed StorkJabirú AfricanoEphippiorhynchus senegalensisNative
 LC 
22African Woolly-necked StorkCiconia microscelisNative
 LC 
23SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeReed CormorantCormorán AfricanoMicrocarbo africanusNative
 LC 
24PelecaniformesArdeidaeGoliath HeronGarza GoliatArdea goliathNative
 LC 
25CaprimulgiformesCaprimulgidaeSquare-tailed NightjarChotacabras De FosseCaprimulgus fossiiNative
 LC 
26ApodiformesApodidaeAfrican Palm SwiftVencejo Palmero AfricanoCypsiurus parvusNative
 LC 
27StrigiformesStrigidaePearl-spotted OwletMochuelo PerladoGlaucidium perlatumNative
 LC 
28Spotted Eagle-OwlBuho AfricanoBubo africanusNative
 LC 
29AccipitriformesAccipitridaeBlack-winged KiteElanio ComúnElanus caeruleusNative
 LC 
30White-headed VultureBuitre CabeciblancoTrigonoceps occipitalisNative
 CR 
31White-backed VultureBuitre Dorsiblanco AfricanoGyps africanusNative
 CR 
32Cape VultureBuitre de El CaboGyps coprotheresNative
 VU 
33BateleurAguila VolatineraTerathopius ecaudatusNative
 EN 
34African Hawk-EagleAguila Azor AfricanaAquila spilogasterNative
 LC 
35Dark Chanting GoshawkAzor Lagartijero OscuroMelierax metabatesNative
 LC 
36African Fish EaglePigargo VocingleroIcthyophaga vociferNative
 LC 
37BucerotiformesUpupidaeCommon HoopoeAbubillaUpupa epopsNative
 LC 
38PhoeniculidaeGreen Wood HoopoeAbubilla-arbórea VerdePhoeniculus purpureusNative
 LC 
39BucerotidaeCrowned HornbillToco CoronadoLophoceros alboterminatusNative
 LC 
40African Grey HornbillToco PiquinegroLophoceros nasutusNative
 LC 
41Southern Yellow-billed HornbillToco Piquigualdo SureñoTockus leucomelasNative
 LC 
42CoraciiformesCoraciidaePurple RollerCarraca CoronipardaCoracias naeviusNative
 LC 
43Lilac-breasted RollerCarraca LilaCoracias caudatusNative
 LC 
44MeropidaeWhite-fronted Bee-eaterAbejaruco FrentiblancoMerops bullockoidesNative
 LC 
45AlcedinidaeMalachite KingfisherMartín Pescador MalaquitaCorythornis cristatusNative
 LC 
46Brown-hooded KingfisherAlción CabecipardoHalcyon albiventrisNative
 LC 
47PiciformesLybiidaeCrested BarbetBarbudo CrestadoTrachyphonus vaillantiiNative
 LC 
48Black-collared BarbetBarbudo AcollaradoLybius torquatusNative
 LC 
49PicidaeBearded WoodpeckerPito NamaquaChloropicus namaquusNative
 LC 
50FalconiformesFalconidaeLanner FalconHalcón BorníFalco biarmicusNative
 LC 
51PasseriformesMalaconotidaeBlack-backed PuffbackCubla DorsinegraDryoscopus cublaNative
 LC 
52PlatysteiridaeChinspot BatisBatis MolitorBatis molitorNative
 LC 
53DicruridaeSquare-tailed DrongoDrongo de LudwigDicrurus ludwigiiNative
 LC 
54LaniidaeMagpie ShrikeAlcaudón PíoUrolestes melanoleucusNative
 LC 
55CisticolidaeYellow-breasted ApalisApalis PechigualdoApalis flavidaNative
 LC 
56Tawny-flanked PriniaPrinia ModestaPrinia subflavaNative
 LC 
57ZosteropidaeCape White-eyeZosterops virensNative
 LC 
58LeiothrichidaeArrow-marked BabblerTurdoide de JardineTurdoides jardineiiNative
 LC 
59BuphagidaeRed-billed OxpeckerPicabueyes PiquirrojoBuphagus erythrorynchaNative
 LC 
60SturnidaeWattled StarlingEstornino CarunculadoCreatophora cinereaNative
 LC 
61Red-winged StarlingEstornino AlirrojoOnychognathus morioNative
 LC 
62Burchell´s StarlingEstornino de BurchellLamprotornis australisNative
 LC 
63Greater Blue-eared StarlingEstornino OrejiazulLamprotornis chalybaeusNative
 LC 
64Cape StarlingEstornino de El CaboLamprotornis nitensNative
 LC 
65TurdidaeKurrichane ThrushZorzal de KurrichaneTurdus libonyanaNative
 LC 
66MuscicapidaeSouthern Black FlycatcherPapamoscas SudafricanoMelaenornis pammelainaNative
 LC 
67NectariniidaeAmethyst SunbirdSuimanga AmatistaChalcomitra amethystinaNative
 LC 
68Scarlet-chested SunbirdSuimanga PechiescarlataChalcomitra senegalensisNative
 LC 
69White-bellied SunbirdSuimanga PechiblancoCinnyris talatalaNative
 LC 
70PloceidaeRed-billed QueleaQuelea ComúnQuelea queleaNative
 LC 
71Red-headed WeaverTejedor CabecirrojoAnaplectes rubricepsNative
 LC 
72ViduidaeVillage IndigobirdViuda SenegalesaVidua chalybeataNative
 LC 
73EstrildidaeBronze MannikinCapuchino BronceadoSpermestes cucullataNative
 LC 
74Blue WaxbillAzulito AngoleñoUraeginthus angolensisNative
 LC 
75Red-billed FirefinchAmaranta SenegalesaLagonosticta senegalaNative
 LC 
76Jameson´s FirefinchAmaranta de JamesonLagonosticta rhodopareiaNative
 LC 
77PasseridaeCape SparrowGorrión de El CaboPasser melanurusNative
 LC 
78MotacillidaeCape WagtailLavandera de El CaboMotacilla capensisNative
 LC 
79African PipitBisbita AfricanoAnthus cinnamomeusNative
 LC 
80FringillidaeYellow-fronted CanarySerín FrentiamarilloCrithagra mozambicaNative
 LC 
81PrimatesGalagidaeThick-tailed Greater GalagoGálago de Cola AnchaOtolemur crassicaudatusNot listed
 LC 
82RodentiaPedetidaeSouthern African SpringhareLiebre Saltadora de El CaboPedetes capensisNot listed
 LC 
83CarnivoraHyaenidaeSpotted HyenaHiena ManchadaCrocuta crocutaNative
 LC 
84PerissodactylaRhinocerotidaeWhite RhinocerosRinoceronte BlancoCeratotherium simumNative
 NT 
85EquidaePlains ZebraCebra de BurchellEquus quaggaNative
 NT 
86ArtiodactylaBovidaeImpalaImpalaAepyceros melampusNative
 LC 
87KlipspringerSaltarrocasOreotragus oreotragusNot listed
 LC 
88WaterbuckAntílope AcuáticoKobus ellipsiprymnusNot listed
 LC 
89NyalaAntílope NyalaTragelaphus angasiiNot listed
 LC 
90Northern BushbuckAntílope GeroglificoTragelaphus scriptusNot listed
 LC 
91Greater KuduGran KudúTragelaphus strepsicerosNative
 LC 
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