Kakamega Forest
Birds
Kenya Parks
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.
Kakamega Forest, together with nearby North and South Nandi Forests, lies at the eastern extent of the equatorial rainforest belt that stretches across from the Congo Basin. One of East Africa’s most famous and dazzling birding destinations, it boasts a checklist of 410 species. This includes 80 species more commonly associated with Central or West Africa. Kakamega is the most accessible East African site for the colorful blue-headed bee-eater. Other specials range from the spectacular great blue turaco, white-headed wood-hoopoe and red-headed malimbe to the drab but localized Turner’s eremomela and Chapin’s flycatcher.
Notable Birds in Kakamega Forest
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Best Time for Bird Watching
Kakamega Forest is a bird-watcher’s paradise that is highly productive all year. The localized forest species for which it is famed are resident and might be seen at any time. June to July is particularly rewarding as many birds breed and display at that time. Migratory birds swoop into the forest from November to April. There is a lot of rain throughout the year, but April and May are the wettest months and travel in that time can be more challenging.
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