​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.

Liwonde National Park is one of Malawi’s top bird-watching sites, with a checklist of 400 species that includes several alluring specials. For casual visitors, some of the more attractive waterbirds seen on boat trips include African fish eagle, African openbill and long-toed lapwing. Rarer waterbirds include Pel’s fishing-owl, red-necked falcon, white-backed night heron and rufous-bellied heron. Liwonde is great for birds of prey such as bateleur, martial eagle and snake eagle. Localized woodland species include Böhm’s bee-eater, Lilian’s lovebird, Livingstone’s flycatcher and brown-breasted barbet.

Notable Birds in Liwonde NP
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African fish eagle
Common
African openbill
Common
Böhm’s bee-eater
Common
Brown-headed parrot
Common
Southern ground hornbill
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 is good year-round, the presence of migratory birds during the Wet season (November to April) makes it the best time for bird watching. The Dry season (May to October) is the best time for general wildlife viewing, with ideal conditions from July onward.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

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