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Botswana

General Information

Bostwana is a country located in southern Africa, surrounded by Namibia to the west and north, Zambia and Zimbabwe to the northeast, and South Africa to the south and southeast. The geography of Bostwana is diverse, with a wide range of ecoregions and environments, from deserts to savannas and forests. The country is situated on a plateau, with an average elevation of around 1,000 meters above sea level. The topography is generally flat, with some hills and mountains in the east and northeast.

The most arid region of the country is the Kalahari Desert, which covers much of the west and southwest of Bostwana. This region is known for its sand dunes and sparse vegetation. In contrast, the northeast of the country is more humid and has a greater variety of ecoregions, including forests and savannas. The Okavango River, which flows from Angola, passes through the northwest of Bostwana and creates an inland delta that is one of the most biodiverse regions of the country.

To access Bostwana, visitors can arrive by air or land. The Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, located in the capital Gaborone, is the main entry point for international flights. There are also several smaller airports throughout the country that offer domestic and regional flights. By land, Bostwana shares borders with several countries, and there are several routes that connect the country to its neighbors. The Trans-Kalahari Highway, which links South Africa to Namibia, passes through the south of Bostwana and is one of the country´s most important routes.

The main towns in Bostwana include the capital Gaborone, which is the country´s political and economic center, and the cities of Francistown and Maun, which are important commercial and service centers. The town of Kasane, located in the northeast of the country, is a popular starting point for safaris and excursions in Chobe National Park. Transportation in Bostwana can be a challenge, especially in rural areas, where roads can be poor and public transportation may be limited. However, there are several car rental companies and tour operators that offer transportation and guide services.

In terms of permits and hours, visitors must obtain a visa to enter Bostwana, although citizens of some countries can obtain a visa on arrival. It is essential to check visa requirements and the hours of national parks and other protected areas before planning a trip. The climate in Bostwana varies by region, with higher temperatures in the north and lower temperatures in the south. The best time to visit the country is during the dry season, which runs from May to October, when the weather is more pleasant and the roads are more accessible.

The tourist infrastructure in Bostwana is limited in some areas, especially in the more remote regions. However, there are several lodges and camps that offer accommodation and services for visitors. It is essential to book in advance, especially during the high season. In terms of services, there are several banks and ATMs in the main towns, and most lodges and camps accept credit cards. However, it is recommended to carry cash, especially in rural areas.

In summary, Bostwana is a country with a wide range of geographical and ecological diversity, offering a variety of opportunities for nature observation. With careful planning and an understanding of the challenges and limitations, visitors can have a rewarding and memorable experience in this African country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 22/07/2026


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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1AnseriformesAnatidaeWhite-faced Whistling DuckSirirí PampaIrerêDendrocygna viduataNative
 LC 
2Spur-winged GooseGanso EspolonadoPlectropterus gambensisNative
 LC 
3Egyptian GooseGanso del NiloGanso-do-egitoAlopochen aegyptiacaNative
 LC 
4Red-billed TealÁnade PiquirrojoAnas erythrorhynchaNative
 LC 
5GalliformesNumididaeHelmeted GuineafowlPintada ComúnNumida meleagrisNative
 LC 
6MusophagiformesMusophagidaeGrey Go-away-birdTuraco UnicolorCrinifer concolorNative
 LC 
7CuculiformesCuculidaeWhite-browed CoucalCucal CejiblancoCentropus superciliosusNative
 LC 
8ColumbiformesColumbidaeLaughing DoveTórtola SenegalesaSpilopelia senegalensisNative
 LC 
9Speckled PigeonPaloma de GuineaColumba guineaNative
 LC 
10GruiformesRallidaeBlack CrakePolluela Negra AfricanaZapornia flavirostraNative
 LC 
11CharadriiformesBurhinidaeWater Thick-kneeAlcaraván AcuáticoBurhinus vermiculatusNative
 LC 
12CharadriidaeBlacksmith LapwingAvefría ArmadaVanellus armatusNative
 LC 
13White-crowned LapwingAvefría CoroniblancaVanellus albicepsNative
 LC 
14JacanidaeAfrican JacanaJacana AfricanaActophilornis africanusNative
 LC 
15ScolopacidaeCommon SandpiperAndarríos ChicoActitis hypoleucosNative
 LC 
16LaridaeAfrican SkimmerRayador AfricanoRynchops flavirostrisNative
 LC 
17Grey-headed GullGaviota Capucho GrisGaivota-de-cabeça-cinzaChroicocephalus cirrocephalusNative
 LC 
18CiconiiformesCiconiidaeAfrican OpenbillPicotenaza AfricanoAnastomus lamelligerusNative
 LC 
19Marabou StorkMarabú AfricanoLeptoptilos crumeniferNative
 LC 
20Yellow-billed StorkTántalo AfricanoMycteria ibisNative
 LC 
21SuliformesAnhingidaeAfrican DarterAninga AfricanaAnhinga rufaNative
 LC 
22PhalacrocoracidaeReed CormorantCormorán AfricanoMicrocarbo africanusNative
 LC 
23PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeAfrican SpoonbillEspátula CarinegraPlatalea albaNative
 LC 
24African Sacred IbisIbis SagradoThreskiornis aethiopicusNative
 LC 
25ArdeidaeLittle EgretGarceta ComúnGarça-branca-pequena-europeiaEgretta garzettaNative
 LC 
26Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
27Squacco HeronGarcilla CangrejeraGarça-caranguejeiraArdeola ralloidesNative
 LC 
28Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
29Western Cattle EgretGarcita BueyeraGarça-vaqueiraArdea ibisNative
 LC 
30Goliath HeronGarza GoliatArdea goliathNative
 LC 
31Grey HeronGarza RealGarça-real-europeiaArdea cinereaNative
 LC 
32StrigiformesStrigidaePearl-spotted OwletMochuelo PerladoGlaucidium perlatumNative
 LC 
33AccipitriformesAccipitridaeAfrican Fish EaglePigargo VocingleroIcthyophaga vociferNative
 LC 
34BucerotiformesPhoeniculidaeCommon ScimitarbillAbubilla-arbórea CimitarraRhinopomastus cyanomelasNative
 LC 
35BucerotidaeSouthern Ground HornbillCálao Terrestre SureñoBucorvus leadbeateriNative
 VU 
36African Grey HornbillToco PiquinegroLophoceros nasutusNative
 LC 
37CoraciiformesCoraciidaePurple RollerCarraca CoronipardaCoracias naeviusNative
 LC 
38Lilac-breasted RollerCarraca LilaCoracias caudatusNative
 LC 
39MeropidaeLittle Bee-eaterAbejaruco ChicoMerops pusillusNative
 LC 
40AlcedinidaeMalachite KingfisherMartín Pescador MalaquitaCorythornis cristatusNative
 LC 
41Giant KingfisherMartín Gigante AfricanoMegaceryle maximaNative
 LC 
42Pied KingfisherMartín Pescador PíoCeryle rudisNative
 LC 
43PiciformesLybiidaeCrested BarbetBarbudo CrestadoTrachyphonus vaillantiiNative
 LC 
44PasseriformesMalaconotidaeBlack-backed PuffbackCubla DorsinegraDryoscopus cublaNative
 LC 
45LaniidaeMagpie ShrikeAlcaudón PíoUrolestes melanoleucusNative
 LC 
46Southern White-crowned ShrikeAlcaudón CoroniblancoEurocephalus anguitimensNative
 LC 
47HirundinidaeWire-tailed SwallowGolondrina ColilargaHirundo smithiiNative
 LC 
48PycnonotidaeYellow-bellied GreenbulBulbul PechiamarilloChlorocichla flaviventrisNative
 LC 
49Common BulbulBulbul NaranjeroPycnonotus barbatusNative
 LC 
50LeiothrichidaeArrow-marked BabblerTurdoide de JardineTurdoides jardineiiNative
 LC 
51SturnidaeWattled StarlingEstornino CarunculadoCreatophora cinereaNative
 LC 
52MuscicapidaeWhite-browed Robin-ChatCosifa de HeuglinCossypha heugliniNative
 LC 
53NectariniidaeMarico SunbirdSuimanga del MaricoCinnyris mariquensisNative
 LC 
54PloceidaeRed-headed WeaverTejedor CabecirrojoAnaplectes rubricepsNative
 LC 
55MotacillidaeAfrican PipitBisbita AfricanoAnthus cinnamomeusNative
 LC 
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