Birds – Raymond Papenfus Photography

A Malachite Kingfisher on a rock beside the water, its brilliant blue and orange plumage in sharp focus. Photographed by Raymond Papenfus in Kruger National Park.

Malachite Kingfisher | Kruger National Park

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Malachite Kingfisher | Kruger National Park

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Africa’s largest owl, the Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, resting in the shade with its distinctive pink eyelids half closed. Photographed by Raymond Papenfus in Kruger National Park.

Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl | Kruger National Park

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Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl | Kruger National Park

Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl | Kruger National ParkRaymond2026-10-08T18:44:00+02:00

A Bateleur on a branch, its red face and legs vivid against jet-black plumage. Photographed by Raymond Papenfus in Kruger National Park.

Bateleur | Kruger National Park

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Bateleur | Kruger National Park

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A male Scarlet-chested Sunbird among the orange flowers of wild dagga. Photographed by Raymond Papenfus in Kruger National Park.

Scarlet-chested Sunbird | Kruger National Park

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Scarlet-chested Sunbird | Kruger National Park

Scarlet-chested Sunbird | Kruger National ParkRaymond2026-10-08T18:42:00+02:00

A Southern Ground Hornbill moving through the green summer bush, one of the park’s most sought-after birds. Photographed by Raymond Papenfus in Kruger National Park.

Southern Ground Hornbill | Kruger National Park

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Southern Ground Hornbill | Kruger National Park

Southern Ground Hornbill | Kruger National ParkRaymond2026-10-08T18:41:00+02:00

A Lilac-breasted Roller on a dead branch against a pale sky. Photographed by Raymond Papenfus in Kruger National Park.

Lilac-breasted Roller | Kruger National Park

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Lilac-breasted Roller | Kruger National Park

Lilac-breasted Roller | Kruger National ParkRaymond2026-10-08T18:40:00+02:00

A Saddle-billed Stork, the tallest stork in Africa, striding across a sandy bank. Photographed by Raymond Papenfus in Kruger National Park.

Saddle-billed Stork | Kruger National Park

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Saddle-billed Stork | Kruger National Park

Saddle-billed Stork | Kruger National ParkRaymond2026-10-08T18:38:00+02:00

A Crested Barbet on a fallen log, its yellow, red and black plumage speckled with white. Photographed by Raymond Papenfus in Kruger National Park.

Crested Barbet | Kruger National Park

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Crested Barbet | Kruger National Park

Crested Barbet | Kruger National ParkRaymond2026-10-08T18:37:00+02:00

A Brown Snake Eagle watching from a dead branch, its large yellow eyes fixed on the ground below. Photographed by Raymond Papenfus in Kruger National Park.

Brown Snake Eagle | Kruger National Park

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Brown Snake Eagle | Kruger National Park

Brown Snake Eagle | Kruger National ParkRaymond2026-10-08T18:34:00+02:00

A Little Bee-eater on a weathered branch in soft light. Photographed by Raymond Papenfus in Kruger National Park.

Little Bee-eater | Kruger National Park

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Little Bee-eater | Kruger National Park

Little Bee-eater | Kruger National ParkRaymond2026-10-08T18:33:00+02:00