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Birding

The rich forests of Liberia provide sanctuary to such rare species as the Nimba flycatcher, Gola Malimbe and Yellow-bearded greenbul. Home to a staggering 50% of the world’s Upper Guinea, Liberia provides an exciting habitat for an incredible array of bird species and an exhilarating birding adventure for intrepid twitchers.

Join one of the expert birders who will share where the best places are to spot these endemic species. You’re in good hands as they show you all their secret spots and help you discover a wonderland of birding few get to experience.

In Liberia's beautiful Nimba Range, all but two of the 15 bird species endemic to the Upper Guinea forests have been seen. East Nimba Nature Reserve has at least 171 resident bird species, including several endangered and near-threatened species. Key birds that might be spotted in and around the reserve include the Black-headed Rufous Warbler, Nimba Flycatcher, Gola Malimbe, and Yellow-bearded Greenbul.

In the Southeastern corner of Liberia in Sinoe County, Sapo National Park hosts around 200 types of birds, including several threatened species, such as the White-breasted Guineafowl and White-necked Rockfowl. Closer to Monrovia in Margibi and Grand Bassa Counties, the Marshall Wetlands is a prime spot for birdwatching, with over 130 different species of birds identified in the landscape. With so many incredible habitats for birds, Liberia is a treasure trove of birdwatching experiences.

In Northwestern Liberia in Grand Cape Mount County, Lake Piso is the largest coastal lagoon in the country and borders Robertsport, a fishing community with stunning beaches. Forested hillsides, including a tropical rainforest, surround Lake Piso. Lake Piso's coastal area and mangrove swamps serve as a feeding and roosting place for large numbers of shore and seabirds, such as the Water Thick-knee, Collared Pratincole, and wintering herons/egrets and waders. The nearby Warkolor Jungle Lodge and Reserve have a beautiful forest trail with great forest birding experiences.