With more than 400 species recorded, Zambezi National Park is of particular interest to birders. The riverine habitat is home to many specials, including African finfoot, collared palm-thrush and Pel’s fishing-owl. African skimmers are often seen resting on the sandbanks or skimming the water in the Wet season. Migratory birds are present from November to April.
Birding Specials Treats for Avid Birders
- African finfoot
- African fish eagle
- African pygmy goose
- African skimmer
- Allen’s gallinule
- Bearded scrub robin
- Brown firefinch
- Collared palm-thrush
- Half-collared kingfisher
- Little bittern
- Osprey
- Pel’s fishing-owl
- Red-necked falcon
- Rock pratincole
- Schalow’s turaco
- Slaty egret
- Squacco heron
- Trumpeter hornbill
- Western banded snake eagle
- White-backed night heron
- White-headed lapwing
Best Time for Bird Watching
Zambezi NP has good birdlife all year, but birding is best from November to April when the European and north African migratory birds have arrived. This is a great time to see resident birds in their colorful breeding plumage, as it is also nesting season. General wildlife viewing is best during the middle and end of the Dry season, from June to October.