Discover some of the most spectacular bird species you’ll encounter during your birding adventure. Each species represents the incredible diversity of Gambian avifauna.
Little Bee-eater
Merops pusillus
These vibrant green and yellow birds are masters of aerial acrobatics, catching insects on the wing.
Habitat:
Open woodlands, gardens
Best Season:
Year-round
African Fish Eagle
Haliaeetus vocifer
Gambia’s majestic national bird, known for its distinctive call echoing across the waterways.
Habitat:
Rivers, lakes, wetlands
Best Season:
Year-round
Beautiful Sunbird
Cinnyris pulchellus
Tiny jewels of the bird world, these iridescent beauties feed on nectar from flowering plants.
Habitat:
Gardens, forest edges
Best Season:
Year-round
Blue-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon malimbica
A stunning kingfisher species with brilliant blue and white plumage, preferring shaded waterways.
Habitat:
Forest streams, mangroves
Best Season:
Dry season
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