​Birds – Toro-Semliki WR

Philip Briggs
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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.

Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve might not be the best destination for wildlife viewing, but it is a bird-watcher’s paradise. It has more than 460 species recorded in a variety of habitats. Boat trips on Lake Albert are ideal for a chance to see the elusive shoebill and a breeding colony of the stunning red-throated bee-eater. The adjacent Semuliki National Park offers a great opportunity to add several species associated with the Congolese rainforest. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Toro-Semliki WR
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Abyssinian ground hornbill
Occasional
African openbill
Common
Great white pelican
Common
Malachite kingfisher
Common
Shoebill
Rare

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Toro-Semliki WR
Bird Species
460+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

The birdlife in Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve is good year-round, but at its best at the height of breeding season. This is in March, just after the relatively dry spell from December to February. There is rain throughout the year, but March to mid-May and August to October are the wettest months. The heavy rains might result in delays due to impassable roads and slippery hiking trails and can limit your bird-watching time. Migratory birds are in Toro-Semliki from November to April.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Toro-Semliki WR
Bird Species
460+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr