Bird Watching
The Okavango Delta is a haven for bird enthusiasts, offering an incredible diversity of species to delight both seasoned twitchers and casual birders. The region is home to iconic birds like the majestic Fish Eagle and vibrant Malachite Kingfisher, as well as rarities such as the elusive Pel’s Fishing Owl—a prized sighting for any birder.
Birdwatching can be enjoyed from virtually anywhere in camp, and the experience is elevated by boat or mokoro excursions on the water. For those who prefer to stay on land, a designated trail winds through the surrounding forest and woodland, offering excellent birding opportunities. This trail can be explored independently or with a knowledgeable guide for a more immersive experience.
(Keys: CR = Common Resident, FCR = Fairly Common Resident, RR = Rare Resident, SM = Summer Migrant, SR = Scarce Resident, SV = Summer Visitor)
A–H
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African Barred Owlet (CR)
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African Fish-Eagle (CR)
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African Grey Hornbill (CR)
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African Harrier-Hawk (Gymnogene) (CR)
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African Jacana (CR)
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African Marsh-Harrier (CR)
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African Openbill (Openbilled Stork) (CM)
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African Paradise Flycatcher (SM)
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African Pied Wagtail (FCR)
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African Pygmy-Goose (FCR)
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African Red-eyed Bulbul (CR)
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African Sacred Ibis (FCR)
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African Skimmer (SV)
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African Spoonbill (SR)
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African Wood-Owl (CR)
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Arrow-Marked Babbler (CR)
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Bat Hawk (CR)
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Black Crake (CR)
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Black Heron (Egret) (CR)
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Black-collared Barbet (CR)
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Black-chested Snake-Eagle (CR)
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Black-crowned Night Heron (CR)
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Black-shouldered Kite (CR)
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Blacksmith Lapwing (Plover) (CR)
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Blue-cheeked Bee-eater (SM)
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Blue Waxbill (CR)
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Broad-billed Roller (SM)
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Brown Snake-Eagle (CR)
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Carmine Bee-eater (SM)
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Cattle Egret (CR)
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Collared Sunbird (CR)
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Collared Pratincole (SM)
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Coppery-tailed Coucal (CR)
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Crested Barbet (CR)
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Crested Francolin (CR)
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Crimson-breasted Shrike (CR)
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Emerald Cuckoo (SV)
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Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove (CR)
I–Z
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Fiery-necked Nightjar (SM)
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Fork-tailed Drongo (CR)
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Giant Kingfisher (CR)
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Golden-tailed Woodpecker (FCR)
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Goliath Heron (CR)
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Green-backed Heron (CR)
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Green Wood Hoopoe (CR)
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Grey Go-away Bird (Lourie) (CR)
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Grey Heron (RR)
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Grey-headed Gull (SV)
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Hadeda Ibis (CR)
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Hamerkop (CR)
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Hartlaub’s Babbler (CR)
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Laughing Dove (CR)
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Lilac-breasted Roller (CR)
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Little Bee-eater (CR)
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Little Bittern (CR)
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Long-crested Eagle (CR)
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Long-toed Lapwing (Plover) (CR)
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Malachite Kingfisher (CR)
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Marabou Stork (SC)
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Marsh Sandpiper (SM)
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Meyer’s Parrot (CR)
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Narina Trogon (FCR)
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Ovambo Sparrowhawk (CR)
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Pearl-spotted Owlet (CR)
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Pel’s Fishing Owl (CR)
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Pied Kingfisher (CR)
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Purple Heron (CR)
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Red-billed Spurfowl (Francolin) (CR)
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Red-chested Flufftail (SR)
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Red-eyed Dove (CR)
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Red-faced Mousebird (CR)
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Reed Cormorant (CR)
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Rufous-bellied Heron (FCR)
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Saddle-billed Stork (SC)
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Senegal Coucal (SR)
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Shikra (Little Banded Goshawk) (CR-RR)
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Southern Carmine Bee-eater (SM)
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Southern Ground Hornbill (CR)
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Southern Pied Babbler (CR)
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Southern Red-billed Hornbill (CR)
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Southern White-faced Owl (RR)
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Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (CR)
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Spur-winged Goose (CR)
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Square-tailed Nightjar (SM)
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Swamp Boubou (CR)
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Thick-billed Weaver (CR)
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Violet-backed Starling (SM)
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Water Thick-knee (Dikkop) (CR)
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Western Banded Snake-Eagle (FCR)
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Western Barn Owl (CR)
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Whiskered Tern (CM)
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White-backed Night Heron (CR)
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White-browed Coucal (CR)
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White-browed Robin-Chat (CR)
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White-faced Duck (CR)
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White-fronted Bee-eater (CR)
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Wood Sandpiper (SM)
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Woodland Kingfisher (SM)
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Yellow-billed Egret (CR)
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Yellow-billed Kite (SM)
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Yellow-billed Stork (FCR)
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