Birding in Murchison falls national park

Birding in Murchison falls national park

Commonly seen birds in the plains include the Marabou Stork, Secretary Birds, Black-bellied Bustards, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Open-billed Storks and Widow Bird.

Birding in Murchison falls national park can be done while on game drive, nature walks or while on boat trips, which offer an opportunity for one to come across distinct birdlife, including savannah forest birds, water birds and Albertine Rift endemics. The park’s main birding attraction is the Shoebill, best sighted in the dry season from January-March. The park is home to over 300 bird species which make it a great place for seeing several species.

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