The BirdLife South Africa Checklist of Birds in South Africa provides the current official list of the country’s bird species, updated with the latest accepted records and taxonomy. You can download it by clicking the links below:
- 2026 PDF (Updated annually)
- 2026 Excel spreadsheet (updated regularly, as necessary)
- Learn more about the BirdLife South Africa List and Rarities Committee.
BirdLife South Africa’s official checklist is generously supported by Birding Ecotours and Duram Smart Paint
