Uganda Birding Safaris : Birding Safari information & Directory
The information provided here gives an introduction
to birds in Uganda, the top destinations for
birding in Uganda,
Uganda Bird Guides , Uganda
Bird Checklist and any other useful information for a successful
Uganda birding safari and tour.
Introduction to Birds of Uganda
Uganda is an equatorial country with astonishing contrasts.
No other area in Africa can match its amazing diversity of habitats
and this richness is reflected in its bird list of over 1000 species.
From the source of the Nile on Lake Victoria to the snow capped
Rwenzori Range, the montane forests of the Virunga volcanoes to
the desert plains of karamoja, bird watching is an exciting experience
for the traveler.
Top Birding Spots in Uganda
Mabamba Swamp: famous
spot for the Shoe bill stork. Located 30 km's west of Kampala Opposite
Mpanga Forest. Public transport is available from Kampala New Taxi
Park up to Kasanji. A bodaboda will get you to the spot which is
13.5 kms away from Kisanji.
Kibale forest national park:
Red winged francolin, red chested fluftail, white napped pigeon,
African pita, white-naped pigeon, Joyful greenbul, grey winged pigeon,
Abyssinian ground thrush, grey throated fly catcher, white bellied
crested flycatcher masker ,Uganda woodland warbler ,chestnut-winged
starling.335 species.
Queen Elizabeth
national park: Over 550
bird species, includes 11 types of king fisher, several falcons
eagles and other raptors, flamingoes,shoebill,African skimmer,white-winged
warbler,papyrus Gonolek,black bee eater
Bwindi Impenetrable
National park:This is one of the richest flora and
fauna forests of East Africa.It has over 357 bird species.See the
Albertine rift Endemics,Arhcer's Robin chat,Kive gorund thrush,Collared
apalis,yellow-eyed black flycatcher,rwenzori batis and strange weaver,
Buhoma- Ruhinja Black Bee eater, African Green Broadbill.
Murchison Falls national
park: 370 birds including giant shoebill, bee eater,giant
kingfisher,shoebill stork and other species.
Budongo Forest:
Kaniyo Pabidi-Purvels IIIdopsis, Shinning blue kingfisher, White
crested Turaco.
Mabira Forest:
Nahan's Francolin and various forest birds.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary: Whitespotted
crake and the black billed Turaco.
Mgahinga National
Park: a few birders will be able to resist the attraction
of some of Uganda’s most spectacular birds such as the Scarce
Rwenzori Turaco , Lagden’s Bush Shrike and scarlet- tufted
Malachite sunbird .
Lake Mburo National
Park:
Rwenzori Mountains
National Park: The fabled “MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON”
lie in the western Uganda on the Congolese border, with snow –covered,
equatorial peaks rising
Entebbe Botanical
Gardens: They offer a superb introduction to Ugandan
birds and are situated conveniently close to the capital and international
airport.
Mpanga Forest: Mpanga
Forest is a stunning patch of remnant medium- altitude evergreen
and swamp forest that lies 37 km from the round about in Natete
along Masaka road.
Kampala and Environs:
Kampala is Uganda’s largest and modern capital
city. It lies on the northern shores of Lake Victoria. It’s
well- wooded outskirts supporting a wide variety of birds.
Kajansi Fish Farm :
It is situated between Kampala and Entebbe. The Kajansi
fish farm, with it’s several artificial ponds attracts a variety
he of water birds.
Entebbe Sewage Pond:
The sewage treatment pond is an excellent spot for waders and well
worth a visit during the migration period.
Moroto Town and surrounding
areas:
Mount Elgon National
Park:
Kidepo Valley National
Park:
Semliki National
Park:
Uganda's 10 most commonly
sought after Birds:
Shoebill
African Green Broadbill
Green-breasted Pitta
Nahan's Francolin
Brown-chested Plover
Karamoja Apalis
Black Bee-eater
Ruwenzori Turaco
Red-fronted Antpecker
Purvell's Illadopsis
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Please note that on your birding trip, you may need birding binoculars, an othinology book for better indentification of Uganda birds. We also encourage you to participate in efforts that encourage avian conservation of Uganda tourism.
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