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All Years
This Year, 2024
171
Species Observed
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Native and Naturalized (171)
Helmeted Guineafowl
Numida meleagris
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Stone Partridge
Ptilopachus petrosus
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Latham's Francolin
Peliperdix lathami
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Double-spurred Spurfowl
Pternistis bicalcaratus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Mourning Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decipiens
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
Red-eyed Dove
Streptopelia semitorquata
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Vinaceous Dove
Streptopelia vinacea
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Laughing Dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Black-billed Wood-Dove
Turtur abyssinicus
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Blue-spotted Wood-Dove
Turtur afer
Last observed by Michael Wink on
2 Apr 1973
Tambourine Dove
Turtur tympanistria
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Namaqua Dove
Oena capensis
Last observed by Jason Leifester on
24 Nov 2017
Bruce's Green-Pigeon
Treron waalia
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
Four-banded Sandgrouse
Pterocles quadricinctus
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Mar 2011
Denham's Bustard
Neotis denhami
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
17 Oct 2007
Violet Turaco
Musophaga violacea
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Western Plantain-eater
Crinifer piscator
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Senegal Coucal
Centropus senegalensis
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Great Spotted Cuckoo
Clamator glandarius
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Nov 2009
Levaillant's Cuckoo
Clamator levaillantii
Last observed by Michael Wink on
1 Apr 1973
Klaas's Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx klaas
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
African Cuckoo
Cuculus gularis
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Common Cuckoo
Cuculus canorus
Last observed by Michael Wink on
1 Apr 1973
Standard-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus longipennis
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Dec 2010
Little Swift
Apus affinis
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
African Palm Swift
Cypsiurus parvus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Black Crake
Zapornia flavirostra
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Senegal Thick-knee
Burhinus senegalensis
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Black-headed Lapwing
Vanellus tectus
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Wattled Lapwing
Vanellus senegallus
Last observed by Harley Winfrey on
23 Dec 2021
African Jacana
Actophilornis africanus
Last observed by Michael Wink on
1 Apr 1973
Common Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
Last observed by Adam Welz on
25 Feb 2024
Long-tailed Cormorant
Microcarbo africanus
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Jan 2011
Hamerkop
Scopus umbretta
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Striated Heron
Butorides striata
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Jul 2011
Western Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibis
Last observed by Adam Welz on
25 Feb 2024
Gray Heron
Ardea cinerea
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Black-winged Kite
Elanus caeruleus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
17 Oct 2007
Hooded Vulture
Necrosyrtes monachus
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
White-backed Vulture
Gyps africanus
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Aug 2009
Bateleur
Terathopius ecaudatus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Short-toed Snake-Eagle
Circaetus gallicus
Last observed by Michael Wink on
1 Apr 1973
Brown Snake-Eagle
Circaetus cinereus
Last observed by Michael Wink on
2 Apr 1973
Martial Eagle
Polemaetus bellicosus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
17 Oct 2007
Lizard Buzzard
Kaupifalco monogrammicus
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Feb 2011
Dark Chanting-Goshawk
Melierax metabates
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Grasshopper Buzzard
Butastur rufipennis
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Pallid Harrier
Circus macrourus
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Jan 2010
Shikra
Accipiter badius
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Black Kite
Milvus migrans
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Red-necked Buzzard
Buteo auguralis
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
African Scops-Owl
Otus senegalensis
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Grayish Eagle-Owl
Bubo cinerascens
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
15 Oct 2007
Pearl-spotted Owlet
Glaucidium perlatum
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Green Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Black Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus aterrimus
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Jul 2010
African Gray Hornbill
Lophoceros nasutus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Northern Red-billed Hornbill
Tockus erythrorhynchus
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Malachite Kingfisher
Corythornis cristatus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Blue-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon malimbica
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Jun 2010
Striped Kingfisher
Halcyon chelicuti
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Giant Kingfisher
Megaceryle maxima
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Pied Kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Red-throated Bee-eater
Merops bulocki
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Little Bee-eater
Merops pusillus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater
Merops hirundineus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Northern Carmine Bee-eater
Merops nubicus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
17 Oct 2007
Abyssinian Roller
Coracias abyssinicus
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
Rufous-crowned Roller
Coracias naevius
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
18 Mar 2024
Broad-billed Roller
Eurystomus glaucurus
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 May 2010
Blue-throated Roller
Eurystomus gularis
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird
Pogoniulus chrysoconus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Vieillot's Barbet
Lybius vieilloti
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Double-toothed Barbet
Pogonornis bidentatus
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Bearded Barbet
Pogonornis dubius
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
23 Oct 2007
Lesser Honeyguide
Indicator minor
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Cardinal Woodpecker
Dendropicos fuscescens
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
African Gray Woodpecker
Dendropicos goertae
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
18 Mar 2024
Fine-spotted Woodpecker
Campethera punctuligera
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Eurasian Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
Last observed by Michael Wink on
1 Apr 1973
Gray Kestrel
Falco ardosiaceus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
African Hobby
Falco cuvierii
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Lanner Falcon
Falco biarmicus
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Senegal Parrot
Poicephalus senegalus
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike
Campephaga phoenicea
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
African Golden Oriole
Oriolus auratus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Brown-throated Wattle-eye
Platysteira cyanea
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
White Helmetshrike
Prionops plumatus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Red-billed Helmetshrike
Prionops caniceps
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 Jun 2011
Northern Puffback
Dryoscopus gambensis
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Black-crowned Tchagra
Tchagra senegalus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Yellow-crowned Gonolek
Laniarius barbarus
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Sulphur-breasted Bushshrike
Telophorus sulfureopectus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Gray-headed Bushshrike
Malaconotus blanchoti
Last observed by Jason Leifester on
24 Nov 2017
Sharpe's Drongo
Dicrurus sharpei
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
Shining Drongo
Dicrurus atripennis
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Fork-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus adsimilis
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
African Paradise-Flycatcher
Terpsiphone viridis
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
23 Oct 2007
Yellow-billed Shrike
Lanius corvinus
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
Piapiac
Ptilostomus afer
Last observed by Michael Wink on
1 Apr 1973
Pied Crow
Corvus albus
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix leucotis
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
Flappet Lark
Mirafra rufocinnamomea
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Northern Crombec
Sylvietta brachyura
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Senegal Eremomela
Eremomela pusilla
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Green-backed Camaroptera
Camaroptera brachyura
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Yellow-breasted Apalis
Apalis flavida
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Tawny-flanked Prinia
Prinia subflava
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Oriole Warbler
Hypergerus atriceps
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Red-faced Cisticola
Cisticola erythrops
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Singing Cisticola
Cisticola cantans
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Whistling Cisticola
Cisticola lateralis
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Last observed by Michael Wink on
1 Apr 1973
Ethiopian Swallow
Hirundo aethiopica
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Western House-Martin
Delichon urbicum
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis daurica
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Lesser Striped Swallow
Cecropis abyssinica
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Rufous-chested Swallow
Cecropis semirufa
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Common Bulbul
Pycnonotus barbatus
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Willow Warbler
Phylloscopus trochilus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Common Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybita
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Northern Yellow White-eye
Zosterops senegalensis
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Brown Babbler
Turdoides plebejus
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Blackcap Babbler
Turdoides reinwardtii
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Yellow-billed Oxpecker
Buphagus africanus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Long-tailed Glossy Starling
Lamprotornis caudatus
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
Chestnut-bellied Starling
Lamprotornis pulcher
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Lesser Blue-eared Starling
Lamprotornis chloropterus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
African Thrush
Turdus pelios
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Swamp Flycatcher
Muscicapa aquatica
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Northern Black-Flycatcher
Melaenornis edolioides
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
23 Oct 2007
Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat
Cossypha niveicapilla
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
European Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula hypoleuca
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Green Sunbird
Anthreptes rectirostris
Last observed by Harley Winfrey on
23 Dec 2021
Pygmy Sunbird
Hedydipna platura
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Scarlet-chested Sunbird
Chalcomitra senegalensis
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Beautiful Sunbird
Cinnyris pulchellus
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
White-billed Buffalo-Weaver
Bubalornis albirostris
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Little Weaver
Ploceus luteolus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Olive-naped Weaver
Ploceus brachypterus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Vitelline Masked-Weaver
Ploceus vitellinus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Heuglin's Masked-Weaver
Ploceus heuglini
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Chestnut-and-black Weaver
Ploceus castaneofuscus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Village Weaver
Ploceus cucullatus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Red-headed Quelea
Quelea erythrops
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Red-billed Quelea
Quelea quelea
Last observed by Adam Welz on
26 Feb 2024
Northern Red Bishop
Euplectes franciscanus
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Black-winged Bishop
Euplectes hordeaceus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
23 Oct 2007
Yellow-mantled Widowbird
Euplectes macroura
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Bronze Mannikin
Spermestes cucullata
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Lavender Waxbill
Glaucestrilda caerulescens
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Estrilda melpoda
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Black-rumped Waxbill
Estrilda troglodytes
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Red-cheeked Cordonbleu
Uraeginthus bengalus
Last observed by Obed Segbefia on
17 Mar 2024
Red-winged Pytilia
Pytilia phoenicoptera
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Red-billed Firefinch
Lagonosticta senegala
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Bar-breasted Firefinch
Lagonosticta rufopicta
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Black-faced Firefinch
Lagonosticta larvata
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Pin-tailed Whydah
Vidua macroura
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Exclamatory Paradise-Whydah
Vidua interjecta
Last observed by Per Smith on
24 Nov 2017
Togo Paradise-Whydah
Vidua togoensis
Last observed by Jason Leifester on
24 Nov 2017
Village Indigobird
Vidua chalybeata
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Northern Gray-headed Sparrow
Passer griseus
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Sahel Bush Sparrow
Gymnoris dentata
Last observed by Jason Leifester on
24 Nov 2017
White-rumped Seedeater
Crithagra leucopygia
Last observed by Jason Leifester on
24 Nov 2017
Yellow-fronted Canary
Crithagra mozambica
Last observed by Cristina Ruotolo on
1 May 2019
Brown-rumped Bunting
Emberiza affinis
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
Gosling's Bunting
Emberiza goslingi
Last observed by Jason Leifester on
24 Nov 2017
Additional Taxa (2)
Vidua sp.
Vidua sp.
Last observed by Mark Robbins on
21 Oct 2007
passerine sp.
Passeriformes sp.
Last observed by Jeffrey Turner on
1 May 2011