Birding in Serengeti With over 500 different bird species found in Serengeti National Park, this is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Among all these species, are some which are Endemic to the Serengeti area.
The park has different habitants which contribute to the diversity of birdlife in the area. From the open savannahs dotted with thorny acacia trees, woodlands in the Northeastern region that is the Lobo area, Riverine forests around the Grumeti River in the Western corridor to the grassland plains in the Southern region.
The Serengeti Endemic and Near Endemic Bird Species
- Fischer’s lovebird
- Rufous tailed Weaver
- Grey throated Spurfowl
- Schawlow’s Wheatear
- Grey Crested Helmet Shrike
- Usambiro Barbet
Notable bird species you are likely to come across Birding in Serengeti
- Ostriches
- African Fish eagle
- Kori Bustard
- Lilac breasted roller
- Secretary Bid
- Countless species of Vultures
- Superb Starling
- Ducks (white-faced whistling duck, Egyptian goose, African pygmy goose, maccoa duck, knob-billed duck)
- Southern ground hornbill
- Schalow’s Turaco
- Silverbird
- Red capped Robin chat
- Grey backed Fiscal
- Black headed gonolek
- Yellow throated sandgrouse
The list goes on and on (Quails, Francolins, Grebes, Pigeons, Eagles, Doves, Nightjars, Swifts, Cuckoos, Crakes, Flamingoes, Storks, Pelicans, Herons, Egrets, Plovers, Lapwings, Thick knees, Gulls, Owls, Mouse birds, Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, Rollers, Barbets, Falcons)
Get your binoculars ready, the Serengeti Bird-life awaits your arrival.
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