​Birds – Zambezi 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.

With more than 400 species recorded, Zambezi National Park is of particular interest to birders. The riverine habitat is home to many specials, including African finfoot, collared palm-thrush and Pel’s fishing-owl. African skimmers are often seen resting on the sandbanks or skimming the water in the Wet season. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Zambezi NP
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African skimmer
Rare migrant
Collared palm-thrush
Locally common
Goliath heron
Common
Long-toed lapwing
Common
White-fronted bee-eater
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Zimbabwe has no endemic birds.

Facts & Figures

Birds in Zambezi NP
Bird Species
400+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Zambezi NP has good birdlife all year, but birding is best from November to April when the European and north African migratory birds have arrived. This is a great time to see resident birds in their colorful breeding plumage, as it is also nesting season. General wildlife viewing is best during the middle and end of the Dry season, from June to October.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Zambezi NP
Bird Species
400+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr