​Birds – Murchison Falls 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.

Murchison Falls National Park has an impressive bird checklist of more than 450 species. It is one of the best places to look for the shoebill, a massive and prehistoric-looking relative of the pelicans. Shoebills are most often seen on early morning boat trips to the Lake Albert Delta. This and the more popular boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls are both great for checking off other waterbirds. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Murchison Falls NP
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Abyssinian ground hornbill
Common
Black-headed lapwing
Common
Red-throated bee-eater
Common
Rock pratincole
Locally common
Shoebill
Occasional

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Murchison Falls NP
Bird Species
450+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

The birdlife in Murchison Falls NP is good year-round, but at its best from January to March. The months from December to February have the least rain, while April to May and August to October have the most rain. 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 present from November to April.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Murchison Falls NP
Bird Species
450+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr