Gocongorilla | Birds of Odzala

Birds of Odzala

Odzala-Kokoua National Park is a haven for bird enthusiasts, boasting over 440 recorded bird species. With more than 300 species breeding here, it's recognized by Bird Life International as one of their Important Bird Areas. This rich forest block in west-central Africa is a paradise where nature's beauty and diversity are on full display.

Birds

As the sun rises, a magical moment unfolds in nature the euphonic morning concert of our feathered friends. It's a vibrant testament to the beauty and diversity of the avian world, proclaiming territories and survival, welcoming the new day.

Beneath these vocal displays lies a sad truth - bird populations are in alarming decline across various environments worldwide, with many species once commonplace now disappearing from our sights. This decline underscores significant environmental challenges.

Birds are not only symbols of nature but also reliable indicators of its well-being. Due to their similar habitat and food requirements to humans, and their well-documented populations, birds provide crucial insights into the health of our ecosystems. Their presence is a precious reminder of the bond between humanity and the natural world, highlighting our responsibility to protect and cherish it.

If you're a birdwatcher or photographer, you'll absolutely love Odzala-Kokoua National Park! It's an amazing place teeming with a wonderful variety of species.

The park's diverse range of forests, savannah, and aquatic environments creates the perfect conditions for birdlife. Every corner of the park is full of potential for fantastic sightings and unforgettable moments, making it the ideal destination for both observation and photography. The impressive variety and vast abundance of birds make it an absolute must-visit for any birder or wildlife photographer!

Birding in Odzala-Kokoua National Park

Odzala-Kokoua National Park offers a diverse array of pristine habitats, which is why it hosts over 440 bird species. The various forest types are the richest in birds, with some 250 resident species. The forests present the most challenging birding, where intimate knowledge of bird vocalisations and niche preferences of various species is essential.

Habitats and Notable Bird Species

Forest: Rich in dense vegetation, these habitats are home to birds like the African Grey Parrot, Long-tailed Hawk, and Great Blue Turaco. The park hosts eight species of hornbills and the intriguing Emerald Cuckoo.
Savannah and Open Woodland: Characterized by grasslands and scattered trees, these areas support species such as the Banded Martin, Senegal Coucal, and Orange-cheeked Waxbill.
Aquatic Habitats: Standing and flowing waters attract birds like the African Jacana, Forbes Plover, and Giant Kingfisher.

Birdwatching Bliss

Ngaga Lodge:

Nestled within the lush Marantaceae forest, Ngaga Lodge offers a unique birdwatching experience. This vibrant habitat in Odzala-Kokoua National Park is home to over 250 bird species, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts and photographers.

A Birder's Paradise

Ngaga Lodge provides an unparalleled birding experience. Elevated walkways and open canopies create perfect conditions for spotting diverse species like the elusive Pel's Fishing Owl and the rare Fraser's Eagle-Owl. Other highlights include the Olive Sunbird and Great Blue Turaco.

Habitat and Species Diversity

The Marantaceae forest supports a rich diversity of birdlife, attracting species such as the African Grey Parrot, African Emerald Cuckoo, and striking Black Bee-eater. This diverse habitat is a hotspot for bird enthusiasts, with knowledgeable guides enhancing the experience with their insights.

Discover the Majesty of Birding at Ngaga Lodge

Experience the magic of birding at Ngaga Lodge, where passion meets unparalleled adventure. The forest's natural beauty invites you to explore at your own pace, discovering its wonders with every step. Whether you're an experienced birder or a curious beginner, the lodge promises an engaging journey into the heart of nature.

Great-blue-Turaco

Lango Bai:

Lango Bai offers an up-close view of the captivating social behaviors of various bird species. Imagine this: vast flocks of African Grey Parrots and African Green Pigeons filling the morning and late afternoon skies of Lango Bai, you sitting in the first row, creating a breathtaking spectacle that will make any birdwatcher’s heart race.

Notable Bird Visitors

Lango Bai attracts a myriad of bird species seeking essential nutrients in this dense forest. Notable visitors include the Great Blue Turaco, Red-Eyed Doves, Yellow-Billed Kites, and the majestic African Fish Eagle, which visits the bais for a rare feast of minerals and salts.

The Cattle Egrets, with their snowy white plumage, often accompany forest buffaloes, dining on insects stirred up by the large mammals. These egrets use the buffaloes as convenient bush transporters, effortlessly moving from one feeding ground to another.

But the real scene-stealers are the Yellow-Billed Oxpeckers. These clever little sanguinivores hitch rides on the backs of forest buffaloes, creating a partnership that’s both amusing and symbiotic. While they feast on ticks and other parasites, keeping their hosts healthy, they can sometimes be quite persistent and even bothersome to the buffaloes and other animals like sitatungas. Nonetheless, their interactions are a fascinating display of nature’s balance.

The Enchanting Dance of Forest Birds

Imagine this: vast flocks of African Grey Parrots and African Green Pigeons gracing the morning and late afternoon skies of Lango Bai. Each day, hundreds of birds perform a mesmerizing aerial ballet.

The African Green Pigeons, with their swift and agile flight, slice through the air in tight, audible curves, their wings shimmering in the soft light of dawn and dusk. They move in a dynamic, coordinated, and fascinating display, strengthening their social bonds through this synchronized flight.

Meanwhile, the African Grey Parrots, flying in vocal flocks, fill the air with their communicative chatter, creating a soundscape that feels like an intricate conversation rather than a melody. This ritual strengthens social bonds and communication among these highly social birds.

As the earthy scents of the damp forest, the fresh water of the bai, and the myriad natural aromas surround you, the birds land at the mineral-rich patches at the edge of the bai to eagerly partake in essential minerals and salts. This breathtaking spectacle, where the harmony of birds and sky converges, evokes a profound sense of awe and wonder, igniting the soul of every birdwatcher. Standing or sitting in the first row, you can't help but feel a deep connection to this untouched wilderness, appreciating the simplicity of life and the beauty of the moment.

Observation Opportunities

A hide opposite Lango Lodge provides an ideal vantage point for both photography enthusiasts and nature observers. Here, you can witness the daily routines of these remarkable birds up close. Capture stunning shots of African Grey Parrots, African Green Pigeons, and Red-Eyed Doves as they mingle together. This hide is renowned for its morning and late afternoon spectacles.

Parrot Bai

Not far from Lango Bai lies the 'Parrot Bai', where African Grey Parrots gather in impressively large numbers to roost. This site offers yet another incredible bird-watching experience, with flocks of parrots filling the air with their vibrant presence and settling into the trees in a stunning display.

Evening Spectacles

Lango Bai isn’t just a place; it’s an avian wonderland offering unforgettable experiences for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Evenings at Lango Bai can bring more surprises, like forest elephants, forest buffalo, antelopes, or the elusive giant forest hog. Occasionally, you might glimpse a leopard enjoying the mineral-rich soils, adding to the magical experience.

Conclusion

Understanding the diversity and behavior of birds in Odzala-Kokoua National Park underscores the importance of conservation efforts. Protecting these magnificent avian species and their habitats is essential for maintaining the health and diversity of tropical forests. Join us in safeguarding the future of these beautiful birds and preserving the rich biodiversity of their forest home.

High Number of Species

440 bird species in the park

Breeding Species in Odzala-Kokoua National Park

300 species

Reason for HighNumber of Species

Diverse array of prisinte habitats

Birds in the Odzala-Kokou National Park

Recognized as an important bird Area by BirdLife International

Avian Diversity

Forest types host 250 resident species

Sharpen Your Senses

Challenging birding in forests

Bird Calls

Turaco Great Blue

Kingfisher Chocolate-backed

Waxbill Orange-cheeked

Whattle-eye White-Spotted

Trogon Narina

Tinkerbird Yellow-throated

Sunbird Olive

Parrot Grey

Owl Pels Fishing

Checklist bird species found in Odzala-Kokoua National Park

This checklist includes all bird species found in Odzala Kokoua National Park, based on the most current information currently available. It is based on a wide variety of sources that have been sorted over many years. I am pleased to provide these checklists to help bird enthusiasts. If you find any error, please do not hesitate to contact me about it.

The taxonomic order and nomenclature is based on eBird version 2021. Globally Threatened Species can bee identified by Birdlife International in (Birdlife Data Zone (species)).

ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae
Hartlaub's Duck	Pteronetta hartlaubii	Hartlaubente
GALLIFORMES: Numididae
Black Guineafowl	Agelastes niger	Schwarzperlhuhn
Plumed Guineafowl	Guttera plumifera	Schlichthauben-Perlhuhn
GALLIFORMES: Phasianidae
Latham's Francolin	Peliperdix lathami	Lathamfrankolin
Scaly Francolin	Pternistis squamatus	Schuppenfrankolin
Red-necked Francolin	Pternistis afer	Rotkehlfrankolin
Red-necked Francolin (Cranch's)	Pternistis afer cranchii/harterti	Rotkehlfrankolin (cranchii/harterti)
COLUMBIFORMES: Columbidae
Afep Pigeon	Columba unicincta	Kongotaube
Bronze-naped Pigeon	Columba iriditorques	Glanzkopftaube
Red-eyed Dove	Streptopelia semitorquata	Halbmondtaube
Laughing Dove	Streptopelia senegalensis	Palmtaube
Blue-spotted Wood-Dove	Turtur afer	Stahlflecktaube
Tambourine Dove	Turtur tympanistria	Tamburintaube
Blue-headed Wood-Dove	Turtur brehmeri	Blaukopftaube
African Green-Pigeon	Treron calvus	Rotnasen-Grüntaube
African Green-Pigeon (African)	Treron calvus [calvus Group]	Rotnasen-Grüntaube [calvus-Gruppe]
OTIDIFORMES: Otididae
Black-bellied Bustard	Lissotis melanogaster	Schwarzbauchtrappe
MUSOPHAGIFORMES: Musophagidae
Great Blue Turaco	Corythaeola cristata	Riesenturako
Guinea Turaco	Tauraco persa	Guineaturako
Guinea Turaco (Guinea)	Tauraco persa persa/zenkeri	Guineaturako (persa/zenkeri)
CUCULIFORMES: Cuculidae
Gabon Coucal	Centropus anselli	Ansellkuckuck
Senegal Coucal	Centropus senegalensis	Spornkuckuck
Blue-headed Coucal	Centropus monachus	Blaukopfkuckuck
Black Coucal	Centropus grillii	Grillkuckuck
Blue Malkoha	Ceuthmochares aereus	Blauerzkuckuck
Dideric Cuckoo	Chrysococcyx caprius	Goldkuckuck
Klaas's Cuckoo	Chrysococcyx klaas	Klaaskuckuck
Yellow-throated Cuckoo	Chrysococcyx flavigularis	Gelbkehlkuckuck
African Emerald Cuckoo	Chrysococcyx cupreus	Smaragdkuckuck
Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo	Cercococcyx mechowi	Schweifkuckuck
Black Cuckoo	Cuculus clamosus	Schwarzkuckuck
Black Cuckoo (Rufous-throated)	Cuculus clamosus gabonensis	Schwarzkuckuck (gabonensis)
Red-chested Cuckoo	Cuculus solitarius	Einsiedlerkuckuck
CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Caprimulgidae
Eurasian Nightjar	Caprimulgus europaeus	Nachtschwalbe	Selten/Gelegentlich
Swamp Nightjar	Caprimulgus natalensis	Natalnachtschwalbe
Bates's Nightjar	Caprimulgus batesi	Waldnachtschwalbe
Long-tailed Nightjar	Caprimulgus climacurus	Schleppennacht-schwalbe
CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Apodidae
Black Spinetail	Telacanthura melanopygia	Iturisegler
Sabine's Spinetail	Rhaphidura sabini	Sumpfsegler
Cassin's Spinetail	Neafrapus cassini	Cassinsegler
Common Swift	Apus apus	Mauersegler
Little Swift	Apus affinis	Haussegler
Little Swift (Little)	Apus affinis [affinis Group]	Haussegler [affinis-Gruppe]
Little/House Swift	Apus affinis/nipalensis	Haus-/Malaiensegler
Bates's Swift	Apus batesi	Kamerunsegler
African Palm-Swift	Cypsiurus parvus	Palmensegler [parvus-Gruppe]
GRUIFORMES: Sarothruridae
White-spotted Flufftail	Sarothrura pulchra	Perlenralle
White-spotted Flufftail (Southern)	Sarothrura pulchra centralis	Perlenralle (centralis)
GRUIFORMES: Rallidae
African Crake	Crex egregia	Savannenralle
Nkulengu Rail	Himantornis haematopus	Rotfußralle
Black Crake	Zapornia flavirostra	Schwarzkielralle
GRUIFORMES: Heliornithidae
African Finfoot	Podica senegalensis	Binsenralle
CHARADRIIFORMES: Charadriidae
Forbes's Plover	Charadrius forbesi	Forbesregenpfeifer
White-fronted Plover	Charadrius marginatus	Weißstirn-Regenpfeifer
CHARADRIIFORMES: Jacanidae
African Jacana	Actophilornis africanus	Blaustirn-Blatthühnchen
CHARADRIIFORMES: Scolopacidae
Common Sandpiper	Actitis hypoleucos	Flußuferläufer
Green Sandpiper	Tringa ochropus	Waldwasserläufer
Wood Sandpiper	Tringa glareola	Bruchwasserläufer
CHARADRIIFORMES: Turnicidae
Black-rumped Buttonquail	Turnix nanus	Schwarzbürzel-Laufhühnchen
CICONIIFORMES: Ciconiidae
Abdim's Stork	Ciconia abdimii	Abdimstorch
Woolly-necked Stork	Ciconia episcopus	Wollhalsstorch
Woolly-necked Stork (African)	Ciconia episcopus microscelis	Wollhalsstorch (microscelis)
SULIFORMES: Anhingidae
African Darter	Anhinga rufa	Afrika-Schlangenhalsvogel
SULIFORMES: Phalacrocoracidae
Long-tailed Cormorant	Microcarbo africanus	Riedscharbe
PELECANIFORMES: Scopidae
Hamerkop	Scopus umbretta	Hammerkopf
PELECANIFORMES: Ardeidae
Dwarf Bittern	Ixobrychus sturmii	Graurückendommel
Gray Heron	Ardea cinerea	Graureiher
Black-headed Heron	Ardea melanocephala	Schwarzhalsreiher
Goliath Heron	Ardea goliath	Goliathreiher
Purple Heron	Ardea purpurea	Purpurreiher
Great Egret	Ardea alba	Silberreiher
Intermediate Egret	Ardea intermedia	Mittelreiher	Selten/Gelegentlich
Intermediate Egret (Yellow-billed)	Ardea intermedia brachyrhyncha	Mittelreiher (brachyrhyncha)	Selten/Gelegentlich
Little Egret	Egretta garzetta	Seidenreiher
Little Egret (Western)	Egretta garzetta garzetta	Seidenreiher (garzetta)
Cattle Egret	Bubulcus ibis	Kuhreiher
Cattle Egret (Western)	Bubulcus ibis ibis	Kuhreiher (ibis)
Squacco Heron	Ardeola ralloides	Rallenreiher
Striated Heron	Butorides striata	Mangrovereiher
Striated Heron (Old World)	Butorides striata [atricapilla Group]	Mangrovereiher [atricapilla-Gruppe]
Green/Striated Heron	Butorides virescens/striata	Grün-/Mangrovereiher
Black-crowned Night-Heron	Nycticorax nycticorax	Nachtreiher
PELECANIFORMES: Threskiornithidae
Spot-breasted Ibis	Bostrychia rara	Fleckenbrustibis
Hadada Ibis	Bostrychia hagedash	Hagedaschibis
ACCIPITRIFORMES: Accipitridae
Black-winged Kite	Elanus caeruleus	Gleitaar
Black-winged Kite (African)	Elanus caeruleus caeruleus	Gleitaar (caeruleus)
African Harrier-Hawk	Polyboroides typus	Höhlenweih
Palm-nut Vulture	Gypohierax angolensis	Palmgeier
European Honey-buzzard	Pernis apivorus	Wespenbussard
European/Oriental Honey-buzzard	Pernis apivorus/ptilorhynchus	Wespen-/Schopfwespenbussard
Congo Serpent-Eagle	Dryotriorchis spectabilis	Kongoschlangenadler
Bat Hawk	Macheiramphus alcinus	Fledermausadler
Crowned Eagle	Stephanoaetus coronatus	Kronenadler
Long-crested Eagle	Lophaetus occipitalis	Schopfadler
Ayres's Hawk-Eagle	Hieraaetus ayresii	Fleckenadler
Cassin's Hawk-Eagle	Aquila africana	Schwarzachseladler
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk	Accipiter castanilius	Rotflankenhabicht
Red-thighed Sparrowhawk	Accipiter erythropus	Waldsperber
Black Goshawk	Accipiter melanoleucus	Dominohabicht
Long-tailed Hawk	Urotriorchis macrourus	Langschwanzhabicht
Black Kite	Milvus migrans	Schwarzmilan
Black Kite (Yellow-billed)	Milvus migrans aegyptius/parasitus	Schwarzmilan (aegyptius/parasitus)
African Fish-Eagle	Haliaeetus vocifer	Schreiseeadler
Buteo sp.	Buteo sp.	Buteo, unbestimmt
STRIGIFORMES: Strigidae
Pel's Fishing-Owl	Scotopelia peli	Bindenfischeule
African Wood-Owl	Strix woodfordii	Afrikakauz
owl sp.	Strigiformes sp.	Eule, unbestimmt
COLIIFORMES: Coliidae
Speckled Mousebird	Colius striatus	Braunflügel-Mausvogel
TROGONIFORMES: Trogonidae
Narina Trogon	Apaloderma narina	Narinatrogon
Bare-cheeked Trogon	Apaloderma aequatoriale	Gelbwangentrogon
BUCEROTIFORMES: Bucerotidae
Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill	Lophoceros camurus	Zwergtoko
African Pied Hornbill	Lophoceros fasciatus	Elstertoko
African Pied Hornbill (Congo)	Lophoceros fasciatus fasciatus	Elstertoko (fasciatus)
White-crested Hornbill	Horizocerus albocristatus	Weißkopf-Hornvogel
White-crested Hornbill (Dark-cheeked)	Horizocerus albocristatus cassini	Weißkopf-Hornvogel (cassini)
Black-casqued Hornbill	Ceratogymna atrata	Schwarzhelm-Hornvogel
White-thighed Hornbill	Bycanistes albotibialis	Weißschenkel-Hornvogel
Piping Hornbill	Bycanistes fistulator	Schreihornvogel
Piping Hornbill (Eastern)	Bycanistes fistulator sharpii/duboisi	Schreihornvogel (sharpii/duboisi)
CORACIIFORMES: Alcedinidae
Shining-blue Kingfisher	Alcedo quadribrachys	Schillereisvogel
Malachite Kingfisher	Corythornis cristatus	Haubenzwergfischer
Malachite Kingfisher (Mainland)	Corythornis cristatus [cristatus Group]	Haubenzwergfischer [cristatus-Gruppe]
African Pygmy Kingfisher	Ispidina picta	Natalzwergfischer
African Dwarf Kingfisher	Ispidina lecontei	Braunkopf-Zwergfischer
Chocolate-backed Kingfisher	Halcyon badia	Kastanienliest
Gray-headed Kingfisher	Halcyon leucocephala	Graukopfliest
Woodland Kingfisher	Halcyon senegalensis	Senegalliest
Blue-breasted Kingfisher	Halcyon malimbica	Zügelliest
Brown-hooded Kingfisher	Halcyon albiventris	Braunkopfliest
Giant Kingfisher	Megaceryle maxima	Riesenfischer
CORACIIFORMES: Meropidae
Black Bee-eater	Merops gularis	Purpurspint
Blue-breasted Bee-eater	Merops variegatus	Blaubrustspint
Blue-breasted Bee-eater (Blue-breasted)	Merops variegatus [variegatus Group]	Blaubrustspint [variegatus-Gruppe]
Black-headed Bee-eater	Merops breweri	Schwarzkopfspint
White-throated Bee-eater	Merops albicollis	Weißkehlspint
European Bee-eater	Merops apiaster	Bienenfresser
CORACIIFORMES: Coraciidae
European Roller	Coracias garrulus	Blauracke
Broad-billed Roller	Eurystomus glaucurus	Zimtracke
Blue-throated Roller	Eurystomus gularis	Blaukehlracke
PICIFORMES: Lybiidae
Yellow-billed Barbet	Trachyphonus purpuratus	Gelbschnabel-Bartvogel
Yellow-billed Barbet (Eastern)	Trachyphonus purpuratus purpuratus/elgonensis	Gelbschnabel-Bartvogel (purpuratus/elgonensis)
Gray-throated Barbet	Gymnobucco bonapartei	Trauerbartvogel
Bristle-nosed Barbet	Gymnobucco peli	Borstenbartvogel
Speckled Tinkerbird	Pogoniulus scolopaceus	Schuppenbartvogel
Red-rumped Tinkerbird	Pogoniulus atroflavus	Rotbürzel-Bartvogel
Yellow-throated Tinkerbird	Pogoniulus subsulphureus	Gelbkehl-Bartvogel
Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird	Pogoniulus bilineatus	Goldbürzel-Bartvogel
Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird (Yellow-rumped)	Pogoniulus bilineatus [bilineatus Group]	Goldbürzel-Bartvogel [bilineatus-Gruppe]
Yellow-spotted Barbet	Buccanodon duchaillui	Gelbfleck-Bartvogel
Hairy-breasted Barbet	Tricholaema hirsuta	Fleckenbartvogel
Hairy-breasted Barbet (Hairy-breasted)	Tricholaema hirsuta hirsuta	Fleckenbartvogel (hirsuta)
PICIFORMES: Indicatoridae
Willcocks's Honeyguide	Indicator willcocksi	Guineahoniganzeiger
Least Honeyguide	Indicator exilis	Barthoniganzeiger
Spotted Honeyguide	Indicator maculatus	Tropfenbrust-Honiganzeiger
Lyre-tailed Honeyguide	Melichneutes robustus	Leierschwanz-Honiganzeiger
PICIFORMES: Picidae
African Piculet	Verreauxia africana	Graubauch-Mausspecht
Golden-crowned Woodpecker	Chloropicus xantholophus	Scheitelfleckspecht
Brown-eared Woodpecker	Campethera caroli	Braunohrspecht
Green-backed Woodpecker	Campethera cailliautii	Tüpfelspecht
PSITTACIFORMES: Psittaculidae
Black-collared Lovebird	Agapornis swindernianus	Grünköpfchen
PSITTACIFORMES: Psittacidae
Gray Parrot	Psittacus erithacus	Graupapagei
Gray Parrot (Gray)	Psittacus erithacus erithacus	Graupapagei (erithacus)
PASSERIFORMES: Campephagidae
Oriole Cuckooshrike	Lobotos oriolinus	Pirolraupenfänger
Blue Cuckooshrike	Cyanograucalus azureus	Azurraupenfänger
PASSERIFORMES: Oriolidae
Western Black-headed Oriole	Oriolus brachyrynchus	Dschungelpirol
Black-winged Oriole	Oriolus nigripennis	Schwarzschwingenpirol
PASSERIFORMES: Platysteiridae
Chestnut Wattle-eye	Platysteira castanea	Weißbürzel-Lappenschnäpper
Black-necked Wattle-eye	Platysteira chalybea	Schwarznacken-Lappenschnäpper	Selten/Gelegentlich
Angola Batis	Batis minulla	Angolaschnäpper
batis sp.	Batis sp.	Batis, unbestimmt
PASSERIFORMES: Vangidae
Rufous-bellied Helmetshrike	Prionops rufiventris	Gabunbrillenvanga
African Shrike-flycatcher	Megabyas flammulatus	Schnäppervanga
Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher	Bias musicus	Haubenvanga
PASSERIFORMES: Malaconotidae
Red-eyed Puffback	Dryoscopus senegalensis	Schwarzschulter-Schneeballwürger
Sabine's Puffback	Dryoscopus sabini	Dickschnabel-Schneeballwürger
Marsh Tchagra	Tchagra minutus	Sumpftschagra
Black-crowned Tchagra	Tchagra senegalus	Senegaltschagra
Black-crowned Tchagra (Black-crowned)	Tchagra senegalus [senegalus Group]	Senegaltschagra [senegalus-Gruppe]
Brown-crowned Tchagra	Tchagra australis	Dorntschagra
Lühder's Bushshrike	Laniarius luehderi	Braunscheitelwürger
Gabon Boubou	Laniarius bicolor	Sumpfwürger
Gabon Boubou (Gabon)	Laniarius bicolor bicolor/guttatus	Sumpfwürger (bicolor/guttatus)
Lowland Sooty Boubou	Laniarius leucorhynchus	Schwarzwürger
PASSERIFORMES: Dicruridae
Shining Drongo	Dicrurus atripennis	Glanzdrongo
Velvet-mantled Drongo	Dicrurus modestus	Samtdrongo
Velvet-mantled Drongo (coracinus)	Dicrurus modestus coracinus	Samtdrongo (coracinus)
Fanti/Velvet-mantled Drongo	Dicrurus atactus/modestus	Fante-/Samtdrongo
PASSERIFORMES: Monarchidae
Blue-headed Crested-Flycatcher	Trochocercus nitens	Schwarzkopfmonarch
Black-headed Paradise-Flycatcher	Terpsiphone rufiventer	Senegalparadiesschnäpper
Bates's Paradise-Flycatcher	Terpsiphone batesi	Batesparadiesschnäpper
African Paradise-Flycatcher	Terpsiphone viridis	Graubrust-Paradiesschnäpper
PASSERIFORMES: Laniidae
Northern Fiscal	Lanius humeralis	Stanleywürger
Northern/Southern Fiscal (Common Fiscal)	Lanius humeralis/collaris	Stanley-/Fiskalwürger
PASSERIFORMES: Hyliotidae
Violet-backed Hyliota	Hyliota violacea	Violettmantelhyliota
PASSERIFORMES: Stenostiridae
Dusky Crested-Flycatcher	Elminia nigromitrata	Schwarzkopf-Haubenschnäpper
PASSERIFORMES: Paridae
White-shouldered Black-Tit	Melaniparus guineensis	Weißschulter-Rußmeise
White-winged Black-Tit	Melaniparus leucomelas	Weißflügel-Rußmeise
PASSERIFORMES: Alaudidae
Flappet Lark	Mirafra rufocinnamomea	Baumklapperlerche
Red-capped Lark	Calandrella cinerea	Rotkappenlerche
PASSERIFORMES: Nicatoridae
Western Nicator	Nicator chloris	Graukehl-Tropfenvogel
Yellow-throated Nicator	Nicator vireo	Gelbkehl-Tropfenvogel
PASSERIFORMES: Macrosphenidae
Green Crombec	Sylvietta virens	Grünmantelsylvietta
Lemon-bellied Crombec	Sylvietta denti	Gelbsteißsylvietta
Yellow Longbill	Macrosphenus flavicans	Gelbbauch-Bülbülgrasmücke
Gray Longbill	Macrosphenus concolor	Einfarb-Bülbülgrasmücke
Green Hylia	Hylia prasina	Grünbaumsänger
PASSERIFORMES: Cisticolidae
Rufous-crowned Eremomela	Eremomela badiceps	Rotkappeneremomela
White-chinned Prinia	Schistolais leucopogon	Weißkehl-Feinsänger
Green-backed Camaroptera	Camaroptera brachyura	Grünmantel-Bogenflügel
Green-backed Camaroptera (Gray-backed)	Camaroptera brachyura [brevicaudata Group]	Grünmantel-Bogenflügel [brevicaudata-Gruppe]
Green-backed/Hartert's Camaroptera	Camaroptera brachyura/harterti	Grünmantel-/Hartertbogenflügel
Yellow-browed Camaroptera	Camaroptera superciliaris	Gelbbrauen-Bogenflügel
Olive-green Camaroptera	Camaroptera chloronota	Olivbogenflügel
Black-capped Apalis	Apalis nigriceps	Kappenfeinsänger
Black-capped Apalis (White-tailed)	Apalis nigriceps collaris	Kappenfeinsänger (collaris)
Buff-throated Apalis	Apalis rufogularis	Weißbauch-Feinsänger
Buff-throated Apalis (Black-breasted)	Apalis rufogularis rufogularis/sanderi	Weißbauch-Feinsänger (rufogularis/sanderi)
Gosling's Apalis	Apalis goslingi	Flussfeinsänger
Tawny-flanked Prinia	Prinia subflava	Rahmbrustprinie
Banded Prinia	Prinia bairdii	Zebraprinie
Black-faced Rufous-Warbler	Bathmocercus rufus	Graubauch-Fuchssänger
Whistling Cisticola	Cisticola lateralis	Pfeifzistensänger
Chattering Cisticola	Cisticola anonymus	Waldzistensänger
Winding Cisticola	Cisticola marginatus	Heuglinzistensänger
Winding/Coastal/Luapula Cisticola	Cisticola marginatus/haematocephalus/luapula	Heuglin-/Küsten-/Luapulazistensänger
Croaking Cisticola	Cisticola natalensis	Strichelzistensänger
Siffling Cisticola	Cisticola brachypterus	Kurzflügel-Zistensänger
Zitting Cisticola	Cisticola juncidis	Zistensänger
Zitting Cisticola (African)	Cisticola juncidis terrestris/uropygialis	Zistensänger (terrestris/uropygialis)
Black-backed Cisticola	Cisticola eximius	Schwarzrücken-Zistensänger
Black-backed Cisticola (Black-backed)	Cisticola eximius eximius/occidens	Schwarzrücken-Zistensänger (eximius/occidens)
Pectoral-patch Cisticola	Cisticola brunnescens	Blasskopf-Zistensänger
Wing-snapping Cisticola	Cisticola ayresii	Zwergzistensänger
Wing-snapping Cisticola (Gabon)	Cisticola ayresii gabun	Zwergzistensänger (gabun)
PASSERIFORMES: Acrocephalidae
Great Reed Warbler	Acrocephalus arundinaceus	Drosselrohrsänger
PASSERIFORMES: Locustellidae
Fan-tailed Grassbird	Catriscus brevirostris	Fächerschwanzsänger
PASSERIFORMES: Hirundinidae
Banded Martin	Neophedina cincta	Weißbrauen-Uferschwalbe
Barn Swallow	Hirundo rustica	Rauchschwalbe
Barn Swallow (White-bellied)	Hirundo rustica rustica	Rauchschwalbe (rustica)
White-throated Blue Swallow	Hirundo nigrita	Medaillonschwalbe
Lesser Striped Swallow	Cecropis abyssinica	Zwergrötelschwalbe
Rufous-chested Swallow	Cecropis semirufa	Rostbrust-Rötelschwalbe
Red-throated Swallow	Petrochelidon rufigula	Rotkehlschwalbe
Common House-Martin	Delichon urbicum	Mehlschwalbe
Common House-Martin (Western)	Delichon urbicum urbicum/meridionale	Mehlschwalbe (urbicum/meridionale)
Common/Asian House-Martin	Delichon urbicum/dasypus	Mehl-/Kaschmirschwalbe
Square-tailed Sawwing	Psalidoprocne nitens	Grünglanzschwalbe
Black Sawwing	Psalidoprocne pristoptera	Erzschwalbe
Gray-rumped Swallow	Pseudhirundo griseopyga	Graubürzelschwalbe
PASSERIFORMES: Pycnonotidae
Slender-billed Greenbul	Stelgidillas gracilirostris	Schmalschnabelbülbül
Black-collared Bulbul	Neolestes torquatus	Boabülbül
Red-tailed Bristlebill	Bleda syndactylus	Rotschwanz-Borstenbülbül
Lesser Bristlebill	Bleda notatus	Gelbzügel-Borstenbülbül
Simple Greenbul	Chlorocichla simplex	Hartlaubbülbül
Honeyguide Greenbul	Baeopogon indicator	Indikatorbülbül
Yellow-throated Greenbul	Atimastillas flavicollis	Gelbkehlbülbül
Spotted Greenbul	Ixonotus guttatus	Fleckenbülbül
Swamp Greenbul	Thescelocichla leucopleura	Palmenbülbül
Red-tailed Greenbul	Criniger calurus	Rotschwanz-Haarbülbül
Eastern Bearded-Greenbul	Criniger chloronotus	Graubrust-Haarbülbül
White-bearded Greenbul	Criniger ndussumensis	Weißkehl-Haarbülbül
Red-tailed/White-bearded Greenbul	Criniger calurus/ndussumensis	Rotschwanz-/Weißkehl-Haarbülbül
Gray Greenbul	Eurillas gracilis	Zwergbülbül
Ansorge's Greenbul	Eurillas ansorgei	Ansorgebülbül
Yellow-whiskered Greenbul	Eurillas latirostris	Gelbbartbülbül
Little Greenbul	Eurillas virens	Grünbülbül
Leaf-love	Phyllastrephus scandens	Uferbülbül
Icterine Greenbul	Phyllastrephus icterinus	Zeisigbülbül
White-throated Greenbul	Phyllastrephus albigularis	Schuppenkopfbülbül
White-throated Greenbul (White-throated)	Phyllastrephus albigularis albigularis	Schuppenkopfbülbül (albigularis)
greenbul sp.	Pycnonotidae sp. (greenbul sp.)	Pycnonotidae, unbestimmt (greenbul sp.)
Common Bulbul	Pycnonotus barbatus	Graubülbül
PASSERIFORMES: Phylloscopidae
Willow Warbler	Phylloscopus trochilus	Fitis
PASSERIFORMES: Pellorneidae
Brown Illadopsis	Illadopsis fulvescens	Braunbauch-Laubdrossling
Brown Illadopsis (Brown)	Illadopsis fulvescens [fulvescens Group]	Braunbauch-Laubdrossling [fulvescens-Gruppe]
Pale-breasted Illadopsis	Illadopsis rufipennis	Grauwangen-Laubdrossling
Pale-breasted Illadopsis (Pale-breasted)	Illadopsis rufipennis rufipennis/extrema	Grauwangen-Laubdrossling (rufipennis/extrema)
Blackcap Illadopsis	Illadopsis cleaveri	Augenbrauen-Laubdrossling
Blackcap Illadopsis (Eastern)	Illadopsis cleaveri batesi/marchanti	Augenbrauen-Laubdrossling (batesi/marchanti)
illadopsis sp.	Illadopsis sp.	Schoeniparus, unbestimmt
PASSERIFORMES: Buphagidae
Yellow-billed Oxpecker	Buphagus africanus	Gelbschnabel-Madenhacker
PASSERIFORMES: Sturnidae
Purple-headed Starling	Hylopsar purpureiceps	Samtglanzstar
PASSERIFORMES: Turdidae
Rufous Flycatcher-Thrush	Neocossyphus fraseri	Fraserdrossel
Red-tailed Ant-Thrush	Neocossyphus rufus	Rotschwanz-Fuchsdrossel
Red-tailed Ant-Thrush (Red-tailed)	Neocossyphus rufus gabunensis	Rotschwanz-Fuchsdrossel (gabunensis)
PASSERIFORMES: Muscicapidae
Spotted Flycatcher	Muscicapa striata	Grauschnäpper
Spotted Flycatcher (Spotted)	Muscicapa striata [striata Group]	Grauschnäpper [striata-Gruppe]
Cassin's Flycatcher	Muscicapa cassini	Cassinschnäpper
Sooty Flycatcher	Bradornis fuliginosus	Schieferbrustschnäpper
Pale Flycatcher	Agricola pallidus	Fahlschnäpper
Pale Flycatcher (Pale)	Agricola pallidus [pallidus Group]	Fahlschnäpper [pallidus-Gruppe]
White-browed Forest-Flycatcher	Fraseria cinerascens	Brauenwaldschnäpper
African Forest-Flycatcher	Fraseria ocreata	Sperberwaldschnäpper
African Forest-Flycatcher (Eastern)	Fraseria ocreata ocreata	Sperberwaldschnäpper (ocreata)
Gray-throated Tit-Flycatcher	Fraseria griseigularis	Graukehlschnäpper
Gray Tit-Flycatcher	Fraseria plumbea	Meisenschnäpper
Fire-crested Alethe	Alethe castanea	Kastanienbraunschwanz
Red-backed Scrub-Robin	Cercotrichas leucophrys	Weißbrauen-Heckensänger
Red-backed Scrub-Robin (Red-backed)	Cercotrichas leucophrys [leucophrys Group]	Weißbrauen-Heckensänger [leucophrys-Gruppe]
scrub-robin sp.	Cercotrichas sp.	Heckensänger, unbestimmt
White-browed Robin-Chat	Cossypha heuglini	Weißbrauenrötel
Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat	Cossypha niveicapilla	Schneescheitelrötel
Forest Robin	Stiphrornis erythrothorax	Orangebrust-Waldrötel
Forest Robin (Eastern)	Stiphrornis erythrothorax xanthogaster	Orangebrust-Waldrötel (xanthogaster)
Lowland Akalat	Sheppardia cyornithopsis	Schnäpperrötel
African Stonechat	Saxicola torquatus	Afrikaschwarzkehlchen
African Stonechat (African)	Saxicola torquatus [torquatus Group]	Afrikaschwarzkehlchen [torquatus-Gruppe]
Sooty Chat	Myrmecocichla nigra	Hadesschmätzer
PASSERIFORMES: Nectariniidae
Fraser's Sunbird	Deleornis fraseri	Laubnektarvogel
Violet-tailed Sunbird	Anthreptes aurantius	Violettschwanz-Nektarvogel
Little Green Sunbird	Anthreptes seimundi	Stutzschwanz-Nektarvogel
Green Sunbird	Anthreptes rectirostris	Gelbkehl-Nektarvogel
Green Sunbird (Gray-throated)	Anthreptes rectirostris tephrolaemus	Gelbkehl-Nektarvogel (tephrolaemus)
Collared Sunbird	Hedydipna collaris	Halsband-Nektarvogel
Reichenbach's Sunbird	Anabathmis reichenbachii	Reichenbach-Nektarvogel
Green-headed Sunbird	Cyanomitra verticalis	Grünkopf-Nektarvogel
Blue-throated Brown Sunbird	Cyanomitra cyanolaema	Braunrücken-Nektarvogel
Olive Sunbird	Cyanomitra olivacea	Olivnektarvogel
Green-throated Sunbird	Chalcomitra rubescens	Grünkehl-Glanzköpfchen
Olive-bellied Sunbird	Cinnyris chloropygius	Olivbauch-Nektarvogel
Tiny Sunbird	Cinnyris minullus	Zwergnektarvogel
Johanna's Sunbird	Cinnyris johannae	Grünscheitel-Nektarvogel
Superb Sunbird	Cinnyris superbus	Prachtnektarvogel
Copper Sunbird	Cinnyris cupreus	Kupfernektarvogel
sunbird sp.	Nectariniidae sp. (sunbird sp.)	Nektarvogel, unbestimmt
PASSERIFORMES: Ploceidae
Black-throated Malimbe	Malimbus cassini	Cassinweber
Blue-billed Malimbe	Malimbus nitens	Rotkehlweber
Crested Malimbe	Malimbus malimbicus	Haubenweber
Black-necked Weaver	Ploceus nigricollis	Kurzflügelweber
Black-necked Weaver (Black-backed)	Ploceus nigricollis nigricollis/melanoxanthus	Kurzflügelweber (nigricollis/melanoxanthus)
Vieillot's Weaver	Ploceus nigerrimus	Vieillotweber
Vieillot's Weaver (Black)	Ploceus nigerrimus nigerrimus	Vieillotweber (nigerrimus)
Village Weaver	Ploceus cucullatus	Dorfweber
Village Weaver (Black-headed)	Ploceus cucullatus [cucullatus Group]	Dorfweber [cucullatus-Gruppe]
Compact Weaver	Pachyphantes superciliosus	Brauenweber
Red-headed Quelea	Quelea erythrops	Rotkopfweber
Yellow-mantled Widowbird	Euplectes macroura	Gelbschulterweber
Yellow-mantled Widowbird (Yellow-mantled)	Euplectes macroura macroura/conradsi	Gelbschulterweber (macroura/conradsi)
Marsh Widowbird	Euplectes hartlaubi	Hartlaubweber
PASSERIFORMES: Estrildidae
Bronze Mannikin	Spermestes cucullata	Kleinelsterchen
White-breasted Nigrita	Nigrita fusconotus	Mantelschwärzling
Chestnut-breasted Nigrita	Nigrita bicolor	Zweifarbenschwärzling
Gray-headed Nigrita	Nigrita canicapillus	Graunackenschwärzling
Orange-cheeked Waxbill	Estrilda melpoda	Orangewangenastrild
Fawn-breasted Waxbill	Estrilda paludicola	Sumpfastrild
Fawn-breasted Waxbill (Fawn-breasted)	Estrilda paludicola [paludicola Group]	Sumpfastrild [paludicola-Gruppe]
Common Waxbill	Estrilda astrild	Wellenastrild
Locustfinch	Paludipasser locustella	Heuschreckenastrild
Western Bluebill	Spermophaga haematina	Rotbrust-Samenknacker
Western Bluebill (Red-rumped)	Spermophaga haematina pustulata	Rotbrust-Samenknacker (pustulata)
Black-bellied Seedcracker	Pyrenestes ostrinus	Purpurastrild
African Firefinch	Lagonosticta rubricata	Dunkelamarant
PASSERIFORMES: Viduidae
Pin-tailed Whydah	Vidua macroura	Dominikanerwitwe
PASSERIFORMES: Passeridae
Northern Gray-headed Sparrow	Passer griseus	Graukopfsperling
PASSERIFORMES: Motacillidae
Western Yellow Wagtail	Motacilla flava	Schafstelze
Western Yellow Wagtail (flava/beema)	Motacilla flava flava/beema	Schafstelze (flava/beema)
Western/Eastern Yellow Wagtail	Motacilla flava/tschutschensis	Schaf-/Tschuktschenstelze
Richard's Pipit	Anthus richardi	Spornpieper
Richard's/Paddyfield Pipit	Anthus richardi/rufulus	Spornpieper/Orientspornpieper
African Pipit	Anthus cinnamomeus	Zimtspornpieper
African Pipit (African)	Anthus cinnamomeus [cinnamomeus Group]	Zimtspornpieper [cinnamomeus-Gruppe]
Long-legged Pipit	Anthus pallidiventris	Stelzenpieper
Yellow-throated Longclaw	Macronyx croceus	Gelbkehlpieper
PASSERIFORMES: Emberizidae
Cinnamon-breasted Bunting	Emberiza tahapisi	Bergammer