In 2025 we have the Khomas, of Namibia joining the GSB being organised by Silke Rügheimer @silkerugheimer from the Botanical Society. Khomas is one of Namibia’s fourteen regions, named after the Khomas Highland, a hilly plateau that defines the landscape. The region is centred on Windhoek, the capital city, and benefits from superior transportation infrastructure. Located in the central highlands, Khomas is bordered by Erongo to the west and northwest, Otjozondjupa to the north, Omaheke to the east, and Hardap to the south. It is known for its valleys, and holds the largest share of Namibia’s population (16.2%) despite covering only 4.5% of the country’s land area. Khomas is also one of just three regions in Namibia without a coastline or foreign border.
As of now, the Khomas region has recorded 23,345 observations, covering 2,434 species, contributed by 1,041 observers and supported by 1,724 identifiers on iNaturalist. The most observed species include the Namib Rock Agama (Agama planiceps) with 208 observations, the White-browed Sparrow-Weaver (Plocepasser mahali) with 203 observations, and the Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus) with 184 observations. Other commonly recorded species are the White-backed Mousebird (Colius colius), Rosy-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis), Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), African Red-eyed Bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans), Camel Thorn (Vachellia erioloba), Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), and Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus). I wonder what species we will find in The GSB?
Great Southern Bioblitz 2025: Khomas Region
In 2025 we have the Khomas, of Namibia joining the GSB being organised by Silke Rügheimer @silkerugheimer from the Botanical Society. Khomas is one of Namibia’s fourteen regions, named after the Khomas Highland, a hilly plateau that defines the landscape. The region is centred on Windhoek, the capital city, and benefits from superior transportation infrastructure. Located in the central highlands, Khomas is bordered by Erongo to the west and northwest, Otjozondjupa to the north, Omaheke to the east, and Hardap to the south. It is known for its valleys, and holds the largest share of Namibia’s population (16.2%) despite covering only 4.5% of the country’s land area. Khomas is also one of just three regions in Namibia without a coastline or foreign border.
As of now, the Khomas region has recorded 23,345 observations, covering 2,434 species, contributed by 1,041 observers and supported by 1,724 identifiers on iNaturalist. The most observed species include the Namib Rock Agama (Agama planiceps) with 208 observations, the White-browed Sparrow-Weaver (Plocepasser mahali) with 203 observations, and the Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus) with 184 observations. Other commonly recorded species are the White-backed Mousebird (Colius colius), Rosy-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis), Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), African Red-eyed Bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans), Camel Thorn (Vachellia erioloba), Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), and Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus). I wonder what species we will find in The GSB?