Birding in Uganda is a paradise boasting a massive bird list of more of than 1073 recorded bird species making up 50% of Africa’s bird species and 11% of the world species.
This huge bird list is contained within a small territory of only 90041 square miles, hence having one of the highest concentration of birds per square kilometers in Africa. Birding in Uganda rewards with easy spotting of many birds by covering just a small area or birding for a short period of time.
The incredible diversity of habitats that no other area in Africa can match is the reason Uganda harbors such a huge diversity of birds and collects so many migrant birds during the year.
Uganda lies in a unique position where she shares Africa’s major ecological zones (apart from the sea) and each has associated bird species, including many that are range restricted.
What are the different birds to see in Uganda?
These are some of the Albertine Rift endemic bird species to watch out for on your birding expedition in Uganda;
Fox’s Weaver
Blue-headed Sunbird
Short-tailed Warbler
Ruwenzori Nightjar
Rwenzori Turaco
Red-throated Alethe
African Green Broadbill
Shelley’s Crimson-wing
Stripe-breasted Tit
Grauer’s Rush Warbler
Kivu Ground Thrush
Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher
Strange Weaver
Chapin’s Flycatcher
Other species that are simple to spot are the Red-headed Bluebill, African Emerald Cuckoo, African Blue plus White-tailed Blue Flycatchers, and the Common Bulbul.
Best places to do bird watching in Uganda
Mabamba Swamp; Mabamba swamp is a prime wetland birding site famous for the Shoebill stock bird commonly regarded as “Uganda’s most sought bird”
Other places include; Murchison Falls National Park. · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. · Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
When it comes to birds, feathers, flight and a song comes to your mind. The stunning colors, the varied patterns and the unique melodies are what makes these birds loved by all. These birds simply make us stop and stare or just soak in the melody that leaves us mind free.
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