Citrus swallowtail, Papilio demoleus, on Egyptian starcluster, Pentas lanceolata (garden plant). Unlike most swallowtail butterflies, it does not have a prominent tail. This butterfly is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
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The red-chested cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius) is a migratory cuckoo that comes to South Africa from equatorial Africa during October. This one is the male that makes all the 'Piet-my-vrou' calls.

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The red-chested cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius) is a migratory cuckoo that comes to South Africa from equatorial Africa during October. This one is a female.

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