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My five favourite places to watch birds in Kigali
In 2022 the City of Kigali was awarded Wetland City accreditation. The City is also home to more than 300 different birds. They thrive in gardens, public spaces, and increasingly in the natural habitats...
WBRC-2
The Importance of Birds
Throughout human history birds have played a central role in our culture, and many continue to do so today. Birds are everywhere. From the moment we wake up until long after the sun has set we can see...
Goliath Heron
Getting to know Rwanda’s Birds – The Herons and Bitterns
Rwanda’s wetlands and waterways are home to ten different herons, including two night-herons, and two species of bitterns. Most herons live near water, and in general the larger species prefer more open...
Grey crowned crane
What is a species?
I am often asked “How many different birds are there in Rwanda?” Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer to give. One thing that makes this a difficult question to answer is that scientists don’t agree...