​Birds – Queen Elizabeth NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

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

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the 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 has the largest checklist of any protected area in East Africa with more than 600 bird species recorded. This is mostly due to the wide variety of habitats: from savannah to forest to wetland. Many of the birds in the park are regarded as specials within East Africa, which make it a prime birding destination. The swamps in the Ishasha sector are a good place to look for the elusive shoebill stork. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Queen Elizabeth NP
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Collared pratincole
Common
Palm-nut vulture
Common
Pel’s fishing-owl
Rare
Shoebill
Rare
Swamp flycatcher
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Queen Elizabeth NP
Bird Species
600+
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 the rain is less and food is abundant. June to July has 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. These 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
600+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr