With more than 250 species recorded, Central Kalahari Game Reserve offers good bird watching. It also offers something a little different to other Botswana parks, thanks to the presence of dry-country species. The reserve is particularly good for raptors due to the high volume of small animals for them to feed on. Some of the big ground-dwelling birds to look out for are ostrich, secretary bird and kori bustard, which are all commonly seen. Smaller bustards, such as northern black korhaan and red-crested bustard, are common as well.
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Best Time for Bird Watching
Central Kalahari is great for bird watching throughout the year, but the best time is during the wetter months, from November to April. This is when migratory birds from Europe and North Africa are present, and many birds are breeding. Some species, such as the whydahs, transform their plumage from drab to spectacular. It also coincides with the best months for general wildlife viewing (December to March).