Pictures of Birds

Gymnogene (Polyboroides typus)

The Gymnogene is a fairly large bird found from south of the Sahara to the Cape of good hope.

The Gymnogene likes forest areas with large trees. The tarsal joint bends forwards, sideways and backwards to enable it to reach into holes to rob nests of their young. The Gymnogene's small head also enables it to reach into small crevices for it prey.

The Gymnogene feeds mainly on reptiles, amphibians, birds and nestlings.