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    Birdwatching in Kibale National Park
    Birdwatching in Kibale National Park

    Kibale National Park (KNP) boasts of more than 372 bird species of which 60 percent are recorded forest birds, which makes birdwatching in Kibale exciting. Birders can spot various species of these birds as they enjoy the various activities in the park. In Kibale National Park the most attractive specie is the rare “Green Breasted Pitta” as it is only found in Kibale National Park. The park is also famous for habiting the great blue turaco, which is one of the most common rare birds within the park.

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    Four bird species have not been recorded in any other national park in Uganda, including Cassin’s spinetail, blue-headed bee-eater, Nahan’s francolin and Masked apalis.

    Birding in Uganda. Credit bucketListly.blog
    Birding in Uganda. Credit bucketListly.blog

    Other bird species that can be sited within the park include; Yellow-spotted Nictor, Yellow- ramped Tinker bird, Speckled Tinker bird, Little Greenbul, Superb Sunbird, the African Pitta, White-thighed hornbill and Grey-winged Robin. Birders won’t miss Blue shouldered Robin Chat, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Black-billed Turacco, White-naped Pigeon, Green-breasted Pitta and Purple-headed Starling, among others.

    The best birdwatching spot is the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary – a community project where experienced guides take you on a four-hour trail. Migratory birds are usually present from November to April.

    Best Time for Birdwatching in Kibale Forest

    Piping Hornbill, one of the bird species to be found in Kibale forest. Credit: Uganda Wildlife Authority
    Piping Hornbill, one of the bird species to be found in Kibale forest. Credit: Uganda Wildlife Authority

    The birdlife in Kibale is good year-round, but at its best from March to May and from September to November. June to September is the main fruiting season, so food is abundant, and many birds are in breeding plumage.

    The months of December to February and June to July have the least rain while March to May and September to November have the most rain. Rains might result in movement delays due to impassable roads and slippery hiking trails, limiting your birdwatching time.

    This is why Kibale forest is considered at the birders’ paradise.

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