Do you wish to see the world’s rarest bird species? With about 10% of the world’s popular birds, Uganda is undoubtedly the birders paradise in Africa. A trip to a few of Uganda’s remotest national parks to watch birds is incredibly remarkable travel experience of a life time. A few of Africa’s remaining tropical rain forests offer a lively sight at these unique birds and setting into the jungle of Uganda comes with ultimate African experience. For birders, Uganda is ideally the most reputable destination for you to explore more than 1061 bird species that can easily be sighted in any of its stunning savannah, semi-desert, montane tropical rainforests, wetlands, Lakes, Rivers and Afro Alpine zone. Uganda’s birds are the world’s most sought after and incomparably the most rewarding species that are worthy to include while planning for safari to Africa.
Below is a list of top ten birds for you to sight if you are planning a safari to Uganda.
Shoebill stork:
A sight at a Shoebill stork in Uganda’s parks is the most remarkable is real glimpse that describes its humbling size. Shoebill storks are endemic to Africa, a reason why thousands across the world take safaris to Uganda to have a glimpse at these incredible species in the wilderness. These unique bird species were not all that conserved and their eggs were one time and again stolen from their nests till the Uganda Bird Guide Club’s efforts intervened to rescue their lives in the hands of hunters.
Green breasted pitta:
The Green breasted pitta is the only second pitta that is found in Africa. Besides its common status, the green breasted pitta is the rarest species to see in the world. A sight at this specie is the most remarkable experience in Africa’s jungles and particularly in Uganda. The green breasted pitta is the loveliest bird for you to achieve your dreams.
African green broadbill:
With only 2 areas in the world, Uganda is preferably the loveliest destination that you must visit for bird watching. If you are interested in sighting at this magnificent bird specie, you either travel to Itombwe Mountains in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. However, these bird species are reducing as result habitat loss from deforestation.
Great Blue Turaco:
The Great Blue Turaco and white crested Turaco are a few of the largest, rarest bird species that you can sight while in your safari in Uganda. They are also the most hunted species especially for their meat and feathers as they are used as commodities.
Shelley’s Crimson wing:
Incomparably Shelley’s Crimson wing is one of the world’s unique birds that are worthy including while planning a trip to Uganda. This bird specie can be found in thin strip of mountains and volcanoes which is famously known as the Albertine Rift just at the borders to Uganda, Rwanda and DRC. It is magical having a glance at these wild beautiful species!
Standard winged nightjar:
Standard winged nightjar is uniquely characterized by the central flight feathers which appear at a time of breeding with males. They are raised vertically during display, it is indeed a life time experience sighting this remarkable bird’s feather’s stretch about 38 centimeters long.
Short tailed warbler:
This bird specie is mainly seen in Uganda’s forest undergrowth. As well, you can also sight this spectacular bird species in the jungles of the DRC and Rwanda.
Doherty’s Bush shrike:
This bird specie can be seen in the subtropical montane forests and moist shrub lands of central Africa. They are brightly colored species that are commonly sighted in Uganda and their population levels are a bit stable in most areas.
Bar tailed Trogon:
This is one of the impressively magnificent medium sized bird species that stays in higher altitude forests and has a big range throughout central and southern Africa.
Black breasted barbet:
This bird specie has been sighted by a handful travelers in the world which makes it one of the most sought after bird by birders. In most cases, these species have been seen in most conflict places but Uganda is offers the safest opportunity for bird lovers to enjoy a glimpse of this beautiful bird.
In conclusion, Uganda is a birder’s paradise, with over 1061 unique species that offer remarkable glimpse of authentic African experience in the wild. With countless bird species, Uganda is undoubtedly the loveliest destination that you must visit to sight the world’s rarest bird species.
