​Birds – Tsavo West NP

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Tsavo West National Park’s abundant birdlife features more than 500 recorded species. The park is situated along one of the world’s busiest avian migration routes and hosts one of Africa’s foremost bird-ringing projects. Since 1969, ringing enthusiasts have made a pilgrimage to the park’s Ngulia Hills every November, which is when most of the passage migrants pass through. More than 100 migrant and resident species have been ringed, with the most prolific being the marsh warbler, river warbler, red-backed shrike, thrush nightingale and common whitethroat.

Notable Birds in Tsavo West NP
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Bateleur
Common
Lilac-breasted roller
Common
Red-billed buffalo-weaver
Common
Superb starling
Common
White-bellied go-away-bird
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Tsavo West NP
Bird Species
500+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Tsavo West offers great bird watching in all seasons. Many of the more unusual specials are resident and can be spotted at any time. Migratory birds, a highlight of birding in the park, fill the trees, waterways and skies from November to April. However, it’s good to keep in mind that November and April are the peak months for rainfall if birding is your primary interest here. The months in between are generally best for bird watching.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Tsavo West NP
Bird Species
500+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr