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- Forest Birds:Look for the vibrant Hartlaub's Turaco, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, and the endemic Abbott's Starling.
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Bamboo Zone & Heathland Birds:Seek out shy species like the Abyssinian Ground Thrush and the finch-like Abyssinian Crimsonwing.
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Alpine Moorland Birds:Spot the Moorland Chat and the rare Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture) soaring above the rocky slopes.
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High-altitude Specialists:Keep an eye out for Jackson's Francolin and Kand's Waxbill on the higher moorlands.
- Mount Kenya National Park: This is the main area for birding, a globally recognized Important Bird Area with diverse habitats.
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Castle Forest: A prime location within the park, great for forest and moorland species.
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Gathiuru Forest: A key forest block for birdwatchers, offering a wide variety of species.
- Hire a Guide:All visitors to the park must be accompanied by a certified and qualified guide to help with identification and ensure safety.
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Listen to Bird Calls:Birds in the forest canopy can be hard to see, so listening for their calls is an essential identification technique.
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Be Prepared:Bring binoculars, sunscreen, and warm clothing, as weather conditions vary significantly with altitude.
Forested areas on the mountain feature specialty birds such as the elusive Scaly Francolin as well as White-headed Barbet, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Mountain Wagtail, and Black-throated Wattle-eye. Also found there are monkeys such as Black-and-white Colobus. The cooler bamboo forest feature specialties such as Red-fronted Parrot, Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon, Hartlaub’s Turaco, Moustached Tinkerbird, Waller’s Starling, Sharpe’s Starling, Purple-throated Cuckoo-shrike, and African Paradise-Flycatcher.
At higher elevations above 3000m is moorland where Jackson’s Francolin, Abyssinian Ground-Thrush, Moorland Chat, and Kandt’s Waxbill are of particular interest. Birding around the Castle forest is good for all these species as well as the endemic Abbott’s Starling. The forest reserve also supports several species of eagles that sometimes soar high above.
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