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  MAKANANGA BIRDING AND SHOEBILL SITE This site is the latest addition on the locations of the famous sought after Shoebill in Uganda. The Shoebill can only be found in Uganda, South Sudan, and Zambia. In all the mentioned countries the best chances of seeing this bird are in Uganda – standing at 90%. Uganda has several sites where it is possible to watch the Shoebill and we are glad that another site has been added to the list. Makananga is a wetland bay on Lake Victoria along Kampala Masaka highway at Kamengo trading center. The drive to Makananga Wetland from Kampala takes about one hour and is through villages giving one opportunities to view people as they go about their daily chores. However along the way it is also evident that there is population explosion which is clearly fueling deforestation and encroachment on the wetland. This site is a perfect place for birders who are interested in the endangered Shoebill and other water birds. For those not so keen on birds bu...

  TOP 10 UGANDAN BIRDS THAT SHOULDN’T MISS ON YOUR BIRDING LIST Lists of the best birds of Uganda are bound to all be similar. Although the avian diversity in country is tremendous, Uganda’s bird list is top heavy, and mega birds, such as the Shoebill, Green-Breasted Pitta, and African Green Broadbill, are indisputable highlights. The following are the most sought after birds in Uganda. Shoebill One of Africa’s most unique and sought after birds; the Shoebill is an uncommon denizen of Uganda’s vast papyrus swamps. Huge and prehistoric looking, the Whale-Headed Stork, as it’s also known, is frequently cited as the top tick on birding trips to Uganda. The Shoebill is fascinating to observe, whether it’s stalking its prey or in flight. Boat excursions to find them, successful or not, are always rewarding, as there are plenty of other birds of interest along Uganda’s lake shores. Green-Breasted Pitta Birding can be so unpredictable. We like to think that the outcome of a bird...

  A List of over 1061 species of birds in Uganda This is a list of the bird species recorded in Uganda. Uganda has a total of 1061 species of birds. This list has been designed in sequence of orders, families, and species and we have listed them in common and scientific names. Ostriches ( Ostrich Struthio camelus) The Ostrich is a flightless bird native to Africa. It is the largest living species of bird. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs and the ability to run at high speeds. Grebes Grebes are small to medium-large sized freshwater diving birds. They have lobed toes, and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land. There are 20 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Uganda. ·          Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) ·          Great Crested (Grebe Podiceps crista...