Birding Factoids

575 species
in 69 families
No endemic species
5 speciality birds
1 endangered species

Benin
Hotspots

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Benin Specialities African Pied Hornbill - Photo copyright Anke Poggel

Photo copyright Anke Poggel

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....'W' National Park - Approximately 350 bird species

are found. Migratory aquatic birds are common between February and May. This park is partially located in Niger and Burkina Faso. However, the park is far easier to visit from Niger, since it is in a remote part of Benin, and access is restricted by the lack of tracks.

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Factoids taken from Where to Watch Birds in Africa - by Nigel Wheatley.

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Endemics and Specialities

in Benin

Information on endemics and specialities is derived from Sibley & Monroe checklists and bird distribution lists in Thayer's Birder's Diary - Version 2.05, supplemented by material found in Where to Watch Birds in Africa - by Nigel Wheatley. African speciality birds, while not endemic, are those that can only be found in three or less countries of Africa. Information on endangered birds is derived from the IUCN Red List, Birdlife International. The endemic, endangered and speciality birds may be uncommon, extremely rare vagrants, may be extirpated in the country now or may only be present in migration. However, documented sightings of each species noted below have been made in Benin.

Endemics in Benin
None

Endangered Birds in Benin (endemics are printed in *bold italic*)
Breeding Birds		Non-Breeding Birds
N/A		___ Lesser Kestrel

Other Speciality and Spectacular Birds in Benin (adapted from *Where to Watch Birds in Africa* - by Nigel Wheatley.)
___ Brown-cheeked Hornbill ___ Chestnut-bellied Helmetshrike	___ Egyptian Plover ___ Grey Pratincole	___ Rosy Bee-eater