​Birds – Liwonde NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Malawi.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Malawi.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.

With around 400 species recorded, Liwonde is one of the top bird watching sites in Malawi. For casual visitors, the waterbirds easily seen by boat are a highlight, while some rare water-associated birds, such as Pel’s fishing owl, red-necked falcon and rufous-bellied heron, are good encounters for the serious birder. Liwonde is great for seeing birds of prey, such as bateleur, martial eagle and snake eagle, as well as some localized woodland species, including Böhm's bee-eater and Lilian’s lovebird.

Notable Birds in Liwonde NP
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African openbill
Common
Black heron
Common
Böhm’s bee-eater
Common
Long-toed lapwing
Common
Pied kingfisher
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Liwonde NP
Bird Species
400+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

While the birdlife in Liwonde National Park is good year-round, the presence of migratory birds during the Wet season, from November to April, makes it the best time for bird watching. The Dry season, from May to October, is the best time for general wildlife viewing.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Liwonde NP
Bird Species
400+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr