November Challenge 2025

🐦 Log 30 species

📍 Anywhere

November’s here, and with it comes a whole new birding adventure! As flocks move and colours shift, it’s time to see how many species you can add to your list. Can you hit 30 before the month is out? From garden regulars to surprise migrants, every sighting brings a little thrill. So get out there and stay curious!

This month's bird is the Southern Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) which is one of Africa’s most fascinating and striking birds. These large, black birds with vivid red facial skin are the largest hornbills in the world, standing up to a metre tall. They are known for their deep, booming calls that can be heard several kilometres away and often mistaken for distant thunder! Found in the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa, they are cooperative breeders, meaning family groups work together to raise a single chick every few years. Sadly, they’re considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and low reproductive rates, making conservation efforts crucial for their survival.

This challenge is for anyone with a Birda account. This challenge is for tickable species only. You can read more about tickable species here.

This challenge starts and ends based on the GMT time zone. All individual species logged globally will count towards this challenge and will be included in any leaderboard placement. All sightings must be logged before midnight on the day the challenge ends.

Be honest with yourself and other birders, but above all, respectful of them and any other outdoor users, everywhere – especially online. If you didn’t see it (or hear it), please don’t put it on Birda.