Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Birds

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Roughly 250 bird species have been recorded in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This includes 17 Albertine Rift endemics and several other localized forest dwellers. The guided Sabyinyo Gorge Trail offers a great opportunity for reasonably fit birders to spot Ruwenzori turaco, Archer’s robin-chat, Kivu ground thrush, strange weaver, regal sunbird and other specials. Shorter bird walks are available but less productive. On mountain hikes, look out for the spectacular scarlet-tufted malachite sunbird. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

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African hill babbler
Locally common

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Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

(NE) near-endemic = also lives in neighboring countries

Facts & Figures

Bird Species

250

Migratory Birds

Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Birdlife in Mgahinga is good year-round but best from April to mid-May and October to November. The months of June and July have the least rain. From March to mid-May, heavy rains might result in delays due to muddy roads and slippery hiking trails, which can limit your bird-watching time. The main nesting season is in May and June. From late May through September, food is abundant. Migratory birds, though present from November to April, are not a major attraction for birders.

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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Birds