Tarangire National Park is a large area on the banks of the Tarangire River. The varied landscape provides us with many new and familiar animals. The day starts with lots of birds in what looks like a neglected vegetable garden — an unexpectedly rich corner.
Speckled mousebird
Bruine muisvogel
Colius striatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2500, distance 17.8 m
The photo shows a Speckled mousebird (Colius striatus). It is a bird in the order Coliiformes and the family Coliidae. The photo was taken at Kili Seasons Hotel at 07:05 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Yellow bishop
Fluweelwidavink
Euplectes capensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 8000, distance 11.0 m
The photo shows a Yellow bishop (Euplectes capensis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Kili Seasons Hotel at 07:12 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Yellow-fronted canary
Mozambiquesijs
Crithagra mozambica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 13.3 m
The photo shows a Yellow-fronted canary (Crithagra mozambica). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Kili Seasons Hotel at 07:16 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Spectacled weaver
Brilwever
Ploceus ocularis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 8000, distance 16.3 m
The photo shows a Spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Kili Seasons Hotel at 07:21 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Purple grenadier
Blauwbuikgranaatastrild
Uraeginthus ianthinogaster
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 8000, distance 18.0 m
The photo shows a Purple grenadier (Uraeginthus ianthinogaster). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Kili Seasons Hotel at 07:22 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Crimson-rumped waxbill
Teugelastrild
Estrilda rhodopyga
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 9.45 m
The photo shows a Crimson-rumped waxbill (Estrilda rhodopyga). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Kili Seasons Hotel at 08:08 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Black-and-white mannikin
Glansekstertje
Lonchura bicolor
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 8.25 m
The photo shows a Black-and-white mannikin (Lonchura bicolor). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Kili Seasons Hotel at 08:09 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Rufous-tailed weaver
Roodstaartwever
Histurgops ruficauda
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 11.7 m
The photo shows a Rufous-tailed weaver (Histurgops ruficauda). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Nanja (Orikisma, Arusha, Tanzania) at 10:37 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Ass
Ezel
Equus asinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 23.9 m
The photo shows a Ass (Equus asinus). It is a animal in the order Perissodactyla and the family Equidae. The photo was taken at Makuyuni area (Makuyuni, Arusha, Tanzania) at 11:06 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Spotted ground thrush
Natallijster
Geokichla guttata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 5.19 m
The photo shows a Spotted ground thrush (Geokichla guttata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae. The photo was taken at Makuyuni area (Makuyuni, Arusha, Tanzania) at 11:19 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Red-billed quelea
Roodbekwever
Quelea quelea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 19.3 m
The photo shows a Red-billed quelea (Quelea quelea). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Makuyuni area (Makuyuni, Arusha, Tanzania) at 11:53 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Chestnut sparrow
Kastanjemus
Passer eminibey
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 17.4 m
The photo shows a Chestnut sparrow (Passer eminibey). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Makuyuni area (Makuyuni, Arusha, Tanzania) at 11:54 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Blue-naped mousebird
Blauwnekmuisvogel
Urocolius macrourus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 23.3 m
The photo shows a Blue-naped mousebird (Urocolius macrourus). It is a bird in the order Coliiformes and the family Coliidae. The photo was taken at Makuyuni area (Makuyuni, Arusha, Tanzania) at 11:54 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Hildebrandt's starling
Hildebrandts glansspreeuw
Lamprotornis hildebrandti
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 22.5 m
The photo shows a Hildebrandt's starling (Lamprotornis hildebrandti). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae. The photo was taken at Makuyuni area (Makuyuni, Arusha, Tanzania) at 11:56 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Blue-capped cordon-bleu
Blauwkopastrild
Uraeginthus cyanocephalus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 4.74 m
The photo shows a Blue-capped cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus cyanocephalus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Makuyuni area (Makuyuni, Arusha, Tanzania) at 11:56 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Pied crow
Schildraaf
Corvus albus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 18.2 m
The photo shows a Pied crow (Corvus albus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae. The photo was taken at Makuyuni area (Makuyuni, Arusha, Tanzania) at 11:57 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Grey-headed silverbill
Grijskopzilverbekje
Odontospiza caniceps
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 17.5 m
The photo shows a Grey-headed silverbill (Odontospiza caniceps). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Makuyuni area (Makuyuni, Arusha, Tanzania) at 11:59 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Namaqua dove
Maskerduif
Oena capensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 14.1 m
The photo shows a Namaqua dove (Oena capensis). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Makuyuni area (Makuyuni, Arusha, Tanzania) at 12:01 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Grey-capped social weaver
Marmerwever
Pseudonigrita arnaudi
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 14.6 m
The photo shows a Grey-capped social weaver (Pseudonigrita arnaudi). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 13:14 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Baobab
Adansonia digitata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 134 m
The photo shows a Baobab (Adansonia digitata). It is a plant in the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 13:22 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Vitelline masked weaver
Dottergele wever
Ploceus vitellinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 10.3 m
The photo shows a Vitelline masked weaver (Ploceus vitellinus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 13:32 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Superb starling
Driekleurige glansspreeuw
Lamprotornis superbus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 3.87 m
The photo shows a Superb starling (Lamprotornis superbus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 13:32 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Northern grey-headed sparrow
Grijskopmus
Passer griseus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 9.91 m
The photo shows a Northern grey-headed sparrow (Passer griseus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 13:33 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
African elephant
Afrikaanse olifant
Loxodonta africana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 71.4 m
The photo shows a African elephant (Loxodonta africana). It is a animal in the order Proboscidea and the family Elephantidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 13:39 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Marabou stork
Afrikaanse maraboe
Leptoptilos crumenifer
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 70.7 m
The photo shows a Marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 13:47 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Magpie shrike
Eksterklauwier
Urolestes melanoleucus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 25.1 m
The photo shows a Magpie shrike (Urolestes melanoleucus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Laniidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 15:00 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
White-headed buffalo weaver
Witkopbuffelwever
Dinemellia dinemelli
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 13 m
The photo shows a White-headed buffalo weaver (Dinemellia dinemelli). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 15:12 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Common wart-hog
Knobbelzwijn
Phacochoerus africanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 20.4 m
The photo shows a Common wart-hog (Phacochoerus africanus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Suidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 15:15 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Red-necked spurfowl
Roodkeelfrankolijn
Pternistis afer
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 8.36 m
The photo shows a Red-necked spurfowl (Pternistis afer). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 17:14 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
White-bellied go-away-bird
Witbuiktoerako
Corythaixoides leucogaster
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 37.3 m
The photo shows a White-bellied go-away-bird (Corythaixoides leucogaster). It is a bird in the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 18:06 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Pearl-spotted owlet
Geparelde dwerguil
Glaucidium perlatum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 14.3 m
The photo shows a Pearl-spotted owlet (Glaucidium perlatum). It is a bird in the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 18:16 on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Helmeted guineafowl
Helmparelhoen
Numida meleagris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 38.1 m
The photo shows a Helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Numididae. The photo was taken at Tarangire National Park at 18:23 on Thursday November 13, 2025.