​Birds – Queen Elizabeth 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 Uganda.

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

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

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is a prime birding destination. Indeed, the park’s checklist of more than 610 bird species is the largest of any protected area in East Africa, reflecting its wide variety of habitats. Swamps bordering the Ishasha Plains and Lake George are home to the localized shoebill. Large flocks of flamingo gather seasonally in salty crater lakes such as Katwe and Bunyampaka, while pelicans are common on the Kazinga Channel. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Queen Elizabeth NP
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Black-headed gonolek
Common
Great white pelican
Common
Grey crowned crane
Common
Long-crested eagle
Common
Yellow-throated longclaw
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Queen Elizabeth NP
Bird Species
610+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

The birdlife in Queen Elizabeth NP is good year-round but at its best from late May to September, when rain is less and food is abundant. June and July have the least rain, while April to May and September to November have the most rain. The heavy rains might result in delays due to impassable roads and slippery hiking trails, which may limit your bird-watching time. From November to April, migratory birds can be found in the park.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Queen Elizabeth NP
Bird Species
610+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr