The first time I saw a photo of this crane I didn't believe it was real
It's a Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is a bird in the crane family Gruidae. It occurs in dry savannah in Africa south of the Sahara, although it nests in somewhat wetter habitats.
http://www.treknature.com/gallery/photo18581.htm http://www.treknature.com/gallery/photo22853.htm I learnt to take photos from the members on this site TrekNature.
You caught him well Carla - he's gorgeous