Although not usual, they have been seen to nest near Squacco Heron and Rufous-bellied Heron.

The vast wetlands of Kasanka support some species not easily seen elsewhere such as Rufous-bellied Heron, Lesser Jacana and African Pygmy Goose.

The Rufous-bellied Heron (Ardeola rufiventris) is a species of heron in the genus Ardeola, the pond herons, of the family Ardeidae.

Rufous-bellied Herons feed during the day but will sometimes forage at night, normally they hunt alone or in small flocks of no more than five individuals, although aggregations of over 120 have been recorded.

More than 340 bird species have been recorded in Tembe, including the rare Rudd's Apalis, the Rufous-bellied Heron, the Natal Nightjar and the Woodward's Batis.

The Rufous-bellied Heron (Ardeola rufiventris) is a species of heron in the genus Ardeola, the pond herons, of the family Ardeidae.

The avifaunal species consists of wetland birds such as Egretta vinaceigula, Grus carunculatus, Ardeola rufiventris, Pelecanus rufescens, Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis, Microparra capensis, Vanellus albiceps, Vanellus crassirostris, Glareola pratincola, Macronyx ameliae and Circus pygargus.