Umusambi Village is rich in biodiversity and there are many different species living within the wetland including small mammals, amphibians, insects and birds. These are a few of the bird species that you may be able to spot at Umusambi Village during your visit.
Grey Crowned Crane
(Balearica regulorum)
Palm Nut Vulture
(Gypohierax angolensis)
Fan-tailed Widowbird
(Euplectes axillaris)
Speckled Mousebird
(Colius striatus)
Malachite Kingfisher
(Alcedo cristata)
Black-headed Gonalek
(Laniarius erythrogaster)
(Laniarius erythrogaster)
Scarlet-chested Sunbird
(Chalcomitra senegalensis)
Woodland Kingfisher
(Halcyon senegalensis)
Grosbeak Weaver
(Amblyospiza albifrons)
Swamp Flycatcher
(Muscicapa aquatica)
Can you spot them all at Umusambi Village?
All these lovely birds and many more can often be seen at Umusambi Village. Our team can give you and your family a spotting sheet so you can tick off the species as you see them.
There are more species than we could possibly list on our website, please let us know of your sightings when you visit us.