Animalia > Chordata > Aves > Passeriformes > Turdidae > Turdus > Turdus libonyanaTurdus libonyana (Kurrichane Thrush)Synonyms: Turdus libonyanus The Kurrichane thrush (Turdus libonyana) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. Its name is derived from Kaditshwene (rendered as 'Kurrichane') in Botswana. |
Uniqueness Scale: Similiar (0) Unique (100) Uniqueness & Vulnerability Scale: Similiar & Secure (0) Unique & Vulnerable (100) ED Score: 6.55033 EDGE Score: 2.02159 |
| Adult Weight [1] | 55 grams | | Birth Weight [2] | 7 grams |  | | Diet [3] | Carnivore (Invertebrates), Carnivore (Vertebrates), Frugivore, Granivore | | Diet - Ectothermic [3] | 10 % | | Diet - Fruit [3] | 30 % | | Diet - Invertibrates [3] | 40 % | | Diet - Seeds [3] | 20 % | | Forages - Ground [3] | 100 % | | | Clutch Size [5] | 2 | | Incubation [4] | 13 days | | Snout to Vent Length [1] | 9 inches (22 cm) |
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Countries |
Ecozone |
Biome |
Species |
Report |
Climate |
Land
Use |
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Albertine Rift montane forests |
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi,Tanzania |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests |
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Angolan Miombo woodlands |
Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Angolan montane forest-grassland mosaic |
Angola |
Afrotropic |
Montane Grasslands and Shrublands |
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Angolan Mopane woodlands |
Angola, Namibia |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Central Zambezian Miombo woodlands |
Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Zambia, Malawi |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Drakensberg alti-montane grasslands and woodlands |
South Africa |
Afrotropic |
Montane Grasslands and Shrublands |
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Drakensberg montane grasslands, woodlands and forests |
South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho |
Afrotropic |
Montane Grasslands and Shrublands |
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East African montane forests |
Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests |
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Eastern Arc forests |
Tanzania, Kenya |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests |
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Eastern Zimbabwe montane forest-grassland mosaic |
Zimbabwe, Mozambique |
Afrotropic |
Montane Grasslands and Shrublands |
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Highveld grasslands |
South Africa |
Afrotropic |
Montane Grasslands and Shrublands |
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Kalahari Acacia-Baikiaea woodlands |
Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, South Africa |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Maputaland coastal forest mosaic |
Mozambique, Swaziland, South Africa |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests |
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Maputaland-Pondoland bushland and thickets |
South Africa |
Afrotropic |
Montane Grasslands and Shrublands |
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Northern Zanzibar-Inhambane coastal forest mosaic |
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests |
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South Malawi montane forest-grassland mosaic |
Malawi, Mozambique |
Afrotropic |
Montane Grasslands and Shrublands |
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Southern Acacia-Commiphora bushlands and thickets |
Tanzania, Kenya |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Southern Africa bushveld |
Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Southern Congolian forest-savanna mosaic |
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Southern Miombo woodlands |
Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Southern Rift montane forest-grassland mosaic |
Malawi, Tanzania |
Afrotropic |
Montane Grasslands and Shrublands |
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Southern Zanzibar-Inhambane coastal forest mosaic |
Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests |
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Western Congolian forest-savanna mosaic |
Gabon, Congo, Democratic Rep of the Congo, Angola |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Western Zambezian grasslands |
Angola, Zambia |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Zambezian and Mopane woodlands |
South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Namibia, Malawi |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Zambezian Baikiaea woodlands |
Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands |
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Zambezian Cryptosepalum dry forests |
Zambia |
Afrotropic |
Tropical and Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests |
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Zambezian flooded grasslands |
Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia |
Afrotropic |
Flooded Grasslands and Savannas |
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Zambezian halophytics |
Mozambique, Botswana |
Afrotropic |
Flooded Grasslands and Savannas |
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| Name |
IUCN Category |
Area acres |
Location |
Species |
Website |
Climate |
Land Use |
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Golden Gate Highlands National Park |
II |
28689 |
Free State, South Africa |
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Hlane Royal National Park |
VI |
30892 |
Swaziland |
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Hwange National Park |
II |
3651385 |
Zimbabwe |
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Itala Game Reserve Provincial Nature Reserve |
II |
72822 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Katavi National Park |
II |
1054210 |
Tanzania |
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Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve Provincial Nature Reserve |
IV |
554 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Krantzkloof Nature Reserve Provincial Nature Reserve |
IV |
1452 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Kruger National Park |
II |
4718115 |
Mpumalanga, South Africa |
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Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Reserve |
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Mpumalanga, South Africa |
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Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve |
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88958 |
Limpopo, South Africa |
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Liwonde National Park |
II |
116740 |
Malawi |
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Malolotja Nature Reserve |
IV |
42044 |
Swaziland |
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Marakele National Park |
II |
163507 |
Limpopo, South Africa |
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Mariannwood Nature Reserve |
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South Africa |
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Mlawula Nature Reserve |
IV |
46444 |
Swaziland |
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New Germany Nature Reserve |
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272 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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North Park Nature Reserve Provincial Nature Reserve |
IV |
104 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Northern Works |
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South Africa |
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Nylsvley Nature Reserve |
IV |
7698 |
Limpopo, South Africa |
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Palmiet Nature Reserve |
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Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Pigeon Valley Nature Reserve |
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25 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Queen Elizabeth National Park |
II |
522052 |
Uganda |
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Roosfontein Nature Reserve |
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519 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Serengeti-Ngorongoro Biosphere Reserve |
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5696026 |
Tanzania |
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Shongweni Resources Reserve |
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42008 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Silverglen Nature Reserve |
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566 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Umbogavango Nature Reserve |
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89 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Umgeni River Provincial Nature Reserve |
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2372 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Umhlanga Lagoon Provincial Nature Reserve |
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95 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Virginia Bush Nature Reserve |
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94 |
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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Waterberg Biosphere Reserve |
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1024427 |
Limpopo, South Africa |
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Weenen Nature Reserve |
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Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
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West Caprivi Game Reserve Game Park |
VI |
1448182 |
Namibia |
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| Name |
Location |
IBA Criteria |
Website |
Climate |
Land Use |
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Amersfoort: Bethal: Carolina District |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3, A4i, A4ii |
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Bangweulu swamps |
Zambia |
A1, A3, A4i |
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Banti Forest Reserve |
Zimbabwe |
A2, A3 |
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Blouberg vulture colonies |
South Africa |
A1, A4ii |
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Blue Swallow Natural Heritage Site |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Blyde river canyon |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3, A4ii |
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Bvumba Highlands |
Zimbabwe |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Caconda |
Angola |
A3 |
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Cameia National Park |
Angola |
A3 |
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Cangandala National Park |
Angola |
A3 |
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Changelane river gorge |
Mozambique |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Chimanimani Mountains |
Mozambique |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Chimanimani Mountains |
Zimbabwe |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Chimfunshi |
Zambia |
A3 |
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Chisamba |
Zambia |
A1, A3 |
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Chitunta plain |
Zambia |
A1, A3 |
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Chobe National Park |
Botswana |
A3, A4i |
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Chrissie Pans |
South Africa |
A1, A4i, A4ii, A4iii |
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Cuelei |
Angola |
A1, A3 |
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Dzalanyama Forest Reserve |
Malawi |
A1, A3 |
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Eastern Caprivi wetlands |
Namibia |
A1, A3, A4i |
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Etosha National Park |
Namibia |
A1, A3, A4i, A4iii |
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Gabela |
Angola |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Golden Gate Highlands and Qwaqwa National Parks |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3, A4i, A4ii |
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Gorongosa Mountain and National Park |
Mozambique |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Grassland Biosphere Reserve (proposed) |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3, A4i, A4ii, A4iii |
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Handeni District Coastal Forests |
Tanzania |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Hillwood |
Zambia |
A1, A3 |
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Hlane and Mlawula Game Reserves |
Swaziland |
A2, A3 |
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Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Hwange National Park |
Zimbabwe |
A3 |
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Itala Game Reserve |
South Africa |
A1, A3, A4i |
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Jimbe drainage |
Zambia |
A3 |
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Kafue flats |
Zambia |
A1, A3, A4i, A4iii |
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Kafue National Park |
Zambia |
A1, A2, A3, A4i, A4ii |
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Kalungwishi |
Zambia |
A1, A3 |
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Kasanka National Park |
Zambia |
A1, A3 |
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Kasungu National Park |
Malawi |
A1, A3 |
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Katavi National Park |
Tanzania |
A1, A3, A4i |
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Kilombero Valley |
Tanzania |
A1, A2, A3, A4i |
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Kisarawe District Coastal Forests |
Tanzania |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Kosi Bay system |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Kruger National Park and adjacent areas |
South Africa |
A1, A3, A4i |
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Lake shore Forest Reserves |
Malawi |
A1, A3 |
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Lake Sibaya |
South Africa |
A4iii |
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Lake St Lucia and Mkuze swamps |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3, A4i, A4iii |
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Lavushi Manda National Park |
Zambia |
A1, A3 |
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Lengwe National Park |
Malawi |
A2, A3 |
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Linyanti swamp/Chobe river |
Botswana |
A1, A3, A4i |
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Liwonde Hills Forest Reserve |
Malawi |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Liwonde National Park |
Malawi |
A3 |
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Lower Zambezi National Park |
Zambia |
A3, A4i, A4ii |
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Luando Strict Nature Reserve |
Angola |
A1, A3 |
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Luia |
Angola |
A3 |
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Lukanga swamp |
Zambia |
A1, A4iii |
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Lukususi National Park |
Zambia |
A3 |
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Lusenga Plain NP |
Zambia |
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Mac-Mac escarpment and forests |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Machile |
Zambia |
A1, A2, A3, A4ii |
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Mafinga Mountains |
Zambia |
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Magaliesberg and Witwatersberg |
South Africa |
A1, A4i, A4ii |
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Mahango Game Reserve and Kavango river |
Namibia |
A1, A3, A4i |
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Makgadikgadi Pans |
Botswana |
A1, A3, A4i, A4iii |
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Malolotja Nature Reserve |
Swaziland |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Mangochi Mountain Forest Reserve |
Malawi |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Maputo Special Reserve |
Mozambique |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Matobo Hills |
Zimbabwe |
A3 |
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Mavuradonha Mountains |
Zimbabwe |
A3 |
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Mikumi National Park |
Tanzania |
A3 |
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Mkambati Nature Reserve |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3, A4ii |
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Mkuzi Game Reserve |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3, A4i |
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Mosi-oa-Tunya and the Batoka Gorge |
Zambia |
A1, A3, A4i |
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Mount Moco |
Angola |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Mount Mulanje Forest Reserve |
Malawi |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Moyowosi: Kigosi Game Reserves |
Tanzania |
A1, A4i |
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Mtangatanga and Perekezi Forest Reserves |
Malawi |
A3 |
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Mutinondo Wilderness |
Zambia |
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Namizimu Forest Reserve |
Malawi |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Natal Drakensberg Park |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3, A4i, A4ii |
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Ndumo Game Reserve |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Nguu Mountains |
Tanzania |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Nkanga river conservation area |
Zambia |
A1, A3 |
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Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve |
Malawi |
A1, A3 |
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North Luangwa National Park |
Zambia |
A3 |
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North Swaka |
Zambia |
A3 |
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Ntchisi Mountain Forest Reserve |
Malawi |
A2, A3 |
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Nyanga lowlands/Honde valley |
Zimbabwe |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Nyanga mountains |
Zimbabwe |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Nyika National Park |
Malawi |
A2, A3 |
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Nyl river flood-plain |
South Africa |
A1, A4i, A4iii |
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Okavango Delta |
Botswana |
A1, A3, A4i, A4ii, A4iii |
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Panda Brachystegia woodlands |
Mozambique |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Pietersburg Nature Reserve |
South Africa |
A1 |
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Pilanesberg National Park |
South Africa |
A1 |
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Robert McIlwaine Recreational Park |
Zimbabwe |
A3, A4i, A4iii |
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Ruaha National Park |
Tanzania |
A3, A4i |
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Selous Game Reserve |
Tanzania |
A1, A2, A3, A4i |
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Shiwa Ng'andu |
Zambia |
A1, A3 |
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Simungoma |
Zambia |
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Sioma Ngwezi National Park |
Zambia |
A3 |
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Songimvelo Game Reserve |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Source of the Zambezi |
Zambia |
A3 |
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South Luangwa National Park |
Zambia |
A1, A3, A4i, A4ii |
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South Viphya Forest Reserve |
Malawi |
A1, A2, A3 |
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South-east Botswana |
Botswana |
A1, A3 |
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Soutpansberg |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3, A4ii |
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Stapleford Forest |
Zimbabwe |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Steenkampsberg |
South Africa |
A1, A2, A3, A4i, A4ii |
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Thyolo tea estates |
Malawi |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Tsumkwe pan system |
Namibia |
A1, A3, A4i |
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Tundavala |
Angola |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Ufipa plateau |
Tanzania |
A2, A3 |
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Ukaguru Mountains |
Tanzania |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Umalila Mountains |
Tanzania |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Umlalazi Nature Reserve |
South Africa |
A1, A3 |
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Uningi Pans |
Zambia |
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Usangu flats |
Tanzania |
A1, A3, A4i |
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Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve |
Malawi |
A3 |
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Waterberg system |
South Africa |
A1, A4ii |
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West Lunga National Park and Lukwakwa |
Zambia |
A1, A2, A3 |
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Wonder Gorge |
Zambia |
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0
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