​Birds – Nyanga NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip has traveled through Zimbabwe several times and is the author of more than 20 guidebooks to various African destinations.

Philip is the Zimbabwe expert for SafariBookings and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

Philip is our Zimbabwe expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

Nyanga NP is part of the globally important Eastern Zimbabwe Mountains Endemic Bird Area (EBA) and is, therefore, one of the most interesting birding areas in the country. Zimbabwe has no endemic birds, but several near-endemics can be found in this area.

The park has more than 300 species recorded, including many of the country's specials. The park is a hiking destination and lacks many safari animals, which makes the birding focus more prominent. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Nyanga NP
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Augur buzzard
Common
Brown-hooded kingfisher
Common
Dideric cuckoo
Common
Golden-breasted bunting
Common
Livingstone's turaco
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

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

Zimbabwe doesn't have endemic birds.

Facts & Figures

Birds in Nyanga NP
Bird Species
300+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Nyanga NP is good year-round for birdlife, but at its best when the migratory birds from Europe and northern Africa are present (November to April). Resident birds are in their colorful breeding plumage and nesting at this time.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Nyanga NP
Bird Species
300+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr