​Birds – Liuwa Plain NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip has traveled through Zambia several times and is the author of more than 20 guidebooks to various African destinations.

Philip is the Zambia expert for SafariBookings and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

Philip is our Zambia expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

Liuwa Plain National Park has an interesting mix of resident waterbirds, grassland birds and raptors. In the Wet season, from November to April, huge numbers of migrants add to the mix. Most notable are the 100,000 plus black-winged pratincoles. While a single bird doesn’t look like much, you’ll be mesmerized by the huge migrating flocks swarming over the plains like bees. Threatened waterbirds include slaty egret and whiskered tern, for which Liuwa Plain provides the only breeding ground in Zambia.

Notable Birds in Liuwa Plain NP
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Black-winged pratincole
Common migrant
Blacksmith lapwing
Common
Grey crowned crane
Common
Saddle-billed stork
Common
Wattled crane
Common

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Facts & Figures

Birds in Liuwa Plain NP
Bird Species
300+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Liuwa Plain is great for birding all year, but the wet summer months (from November to April) are the best. This is when migrants are present, and many birds are in breeding plumage. The park becomes almost impassable after December, so November to December would be the ideal time to visit (also the best time for wildlife viewing).

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Liuwa Plain NP
Bird Species
300+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr