South Africa is known the world around for its abundance of wildlife, not least of all its many birds. We have 856 species recorded. The sheer variety of bird life in South Africa is impressive; made up of typical African birds, migrants, and endemic birds. Of the approximate 856 recorded bird species in the country, around 725 are resident birds (or, at least, annual visitors). An impressive 50 avian species can only be found in South Africa. In addition, there are many African migrant birds that hail from across the globe. Some have their origins in China, Europe and even the Arctic and Antarctic.