Mammals
There are a number of impressive mammals including forest elephants, buffaloes, bush pigs, duikers and bats. A keen observer may see some of the reptiles and amphibians as well as a colorful variety of butterflies. Furthermore, over 250 tree species have been recorded.
Birds
The park also hosts over 325 species of birds including the yellow spotted nicator, yellow rumped tinkerbirds, Little greenbul, green breasted pitta, the African pitta, the crowned eagle and the black bee- eater.
Chimps
The most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park are the chimpanzees with over 1,450 individuals protected within the park. At Kanyanchu, a community of chimpanzees has been habituated since 1991, allowing visitors the unique opportunity to view these great apes in the natural environment (with more than a 90% chance of viewing).
Wildlife
Mammals
The mammal fauna of Kibale is dominated by primates, 13 species of which live in the forest. The park protects a well studied habituated population of Common Chimpanzee, as well as several species of Central African monkey including the Grey-cheeked Mangabey, the Central African Red Colobus and the L'Hoest's Monkey.
Primates:
Diurnal:
* Chimpanzee
* Black and White Colobus
* Red Colobus
* Blue Monkey
* Grey- Cheeked Mangabey
* Red Tailed Monkey
* L'Hoest Monkey
* Olive Baboon
* Vervet Monkey
Nocturnal
* Bush Babies
* Pottos
* Galagos
Other mammals
* Forest Elephant
* Buffalo
* Leopard
* Bushpig
* Bushbuck
* Sitatunga
* Palm Civet
* Common Genets
* Small Spotted Genets
* Hippo
* Warthog
* Giant Forest Hog
* Red Duiker
* Blue Duiker
* Peter's Duiker
* Clawless Otter
* Marsh Mongoose
* Montane Sun Squirrels
* Giant Forest Squirrels
* Bats
A keen observer may see some of the reptiles and amphibians as well as a colorful variety of butterflies. Furthermore, over 250 tree species have been recorded.
Birds
The park also hosts over 335 species of birds including four species not recorded in any other National Park: Nahan's Francolin, Cassin's Spinetail, Blue Headed Bee Eater and Masked Apalis
Other species include: Yellow Spotted Nicator, Yellow Rumped Tinkerbirds, Little Greenbul, Green Breasted Pitta, African Pitta, Crested Guneafowl, Crowned Eagle, Crested Eagle, Great Blue Turaco,Black Bee Eater, Hornbills and African Grey Parrots.
The best spot for birdwatching is the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, just outside the national park.
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Kibale Forest
KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK (UGANDA)
