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Uganda

General Information

Uganda is a country located in East Africa, bordered by South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, Rwanda to the southwest, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Lake Victoria to the southeast. The geography of Uganda is diverse, with a variety of ecosystems and environments that include savannas, forests, mountains, and wetlands. The country is part of the Great Lakes region of Africa, and its territory includes a portion of Lake Victoria, Lake Albert, Lake Edward, and Lake Kyoga, among others. The capital and largest city is Kampala, which is located in the south of the country, near Lake Victoria.

Uganda´s geographical location makes it an ideal place for nature observations, as it has a wide range of ecosystems and natural landscapes. The country has a surface area of approximately 241,000 square kilometers, and its terrain varies from the plains of the Rift Valley to the mountains of the west and north. The Great Lakes region is known for its natural beauty and ecological importance, and Uganda is one of the countries that make up this region. The climate in Uganda is tropical, with warm temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year, although the amount of rain varies depending on the region and time of year.

To access Uganda, visitors can arrive in the country through various means of transportation, including plane, bus, and car. Entebbe International Airport is the main point of entry into the country, and it is located in the city of Entebbe, about 40 kilometers southwest of Kampala. From there, visitors can take a taxi or bus to get to the capital or other parts of the country. Uganda also has a network of roads that connect the main cities and towns, although the condition of the roads can vary depending on the region and time of year. As for permits and hours, it is essential to research and plan ahead, as some national parks and protected areas may have access restrictions or require special permits.

The tourist infrastructure in Uganda is limited in some areas, but there are a variety of accommodation and service options available in the main cities and national parks. Visitors can find hotels, lodges, and camps that offer different levels of comfort and service, although it is essential to research and book in advance, especially during the high season. As for services, Uganda has a network of banks, restaurants, and shops that offer a range of products and services, although the availability of some items can vary depending on the region and city.

In general, Uganda is a country with great natural and cultural wealth, and it offers a variety of opportunities for nature observations and exploration of its diverse geography and ecosystems. However, it is essential to plan ahead and research the weather conditions, permits, and services available to ensure that the visit is safe and enjoyable.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 24/07/2026


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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1MusophagiformesMusophagidaeGreat Blue TuracoTuraco GiganteTuraco-azul-grandeCorythaeola cristataNative
 LC 
2Eastern Plantain-eaterTuraco Gris OrientalCrinifer zonurusNative
 LC 
3Ross´s TuracoTuraco de RossTuraco-de-rossTauraco rossaeNative
 LC 
4CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSpur-winged LapwingAvefría EspinosaVanellus spinosusNative
 LC 
5CiconiiformesCiconiidaeAfrican OpenbillPicotenaza AfricanoAnastomus lamelligerusNative
 LC 
6Marabou StorkMarabú AfricanoLeptoptilos crumeniferNative
 LC 
7SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeReed CormorantCormorán AfricanoMicrocarbo africanusNative
 LC 
8PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeHadada IbisIbis AdadaBostrychia hagedashNative
 LC 
9ScopidaeHamerkopAvemartilloScopus umbrettaNative
 LC 
10PelecanidaePink-backed PelicanPelícano RosadoPelecanus rufescensNative
 LC 
11ArdeidaeLittle EgretGarceta ComúnGarça-branca-pequena-europeiaEgretta garzettaNative
 LC 
12Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
13Western Cattle EgretGarcita BueyeraGarça-vaqueiraArdea ibisNative
 LC 
14Black-headed HeronGarza CabecinegraArdea melanocephalaNative
 LC 
15StrigiformesStrigidaeAfrican Wood OwlCárabo AfricanoCoruja-da-florestaStrix woodfordiiNative
 LC 
16AccipitriformesAccipitridaeAfrican Harrier-HawkAguilucho Caricalvo ComúnPolyboroides typusNative
 LC 
17Palm-nut VultureBuitre PalmeroAbutre-do-coconoteGypohierax angolensisNative
 LC 
18Martial EagleÁguila MarcialPolemaetus bellicosusNative
 EN 
19Greater Spotted EagleAguila MoteadaClanga clangaNot listed
 VU 
20ShikraGavilán ChikraTachyspiza badiaNative
 LC 
21Black KiteMilano NegroMilvus migransNative
 LC 
22BucerotiformesPhoeniculidaeWhite-headed Wood HoopoeAbubilla Arbórea CabeciblancaPhoeniculus bolleiNative
 LC 
23BucerotidaeCrowned HornbillToco CoronadoLophoceros alboterminatusNative
 LC 
24Black-and-white-casqued HornbillCálao CarigrísBycanistes subcylindricusNative
 LC 
25CoraciiformesCoraciidaeBroad-billed RollerCarraca PicogordaEurystomus glaucurusNative
 LC 
26AlcedinidaePied KingfisherMartín Pescador PíoCeryle rudisNative
 LC 
27Woodland KingfisherAlción SenegalésHalcyon senegalensisNative
 LC 
28PiciformesLybiidaeDouble-toothed BarbetBarbudo BidentadoPogonornis bidentatusNative
 LC 
29FalconiformesFalconidaeCommon KestrelCernícalo VulgarPeneireiro-de-dorso-malhadoFalco tinnunculusNative
 LC 
30Lanner FalconHalcón BorníFalco biarmicusNative
 LC 
31PsittaciformesPsittacidaeGrey ParrotLoro YacoPsittacus erithacusNative
 EN 
32Meyer´s ParrotLorito de MeyerPoicephalus meyeriNative
 LC 
33PasseriformesCorvidaePied CrowCuervo PíoCorvus albusNative
 LC 
34CisticolidaeRufous-winged CisticolaCistícola AlirrojoCisticola galactotesNot listed
 LC 
35HirundinidaeBarn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
36NectariniidaeScarlet-chested SunbirdSuimanga PechiescarlataChalcomitra senegalensisNative
 LC 
37Red-chested SunbirdSuimanga de Pecho RojoCinnyris erythrocercusNative
 LC 
38PloceidaeBaglafecht WeaverTejedor BaglafechtPloceus baglafechtNative
 LC 
39Slender-billed WeaverTejedor de Pico FinoPloceus pelzelniNative
 LC 
40Village WeaverChichiguaoPloceus cucullatusNative
 LC 
41Black-headed WeaverTejedor CabecinegroTecelão-de-cabeça-pretaPloceus melanocephalusNative
 LC 
42EstrildidaeBronze MannikinCapuchino BronceadoSpermestes cucullataNative
 LC 
43Red-billed FirefinchAmaranta SenegalesaLagonosticta senegalaNative
 LC 
44MotacillidaeAfrican Pied WagtailLavandera AfricanaMotacilla aguimpNative
 LC 
45PrimatesCercopithecidaeRed-tailed MonkeyCercopiteco de Cola RojaCercopithecus ascaniusNative
 LC 
46GuerezaGuereza AbisinioColobus guerezaNative
 LC 
47Ashy Red ColobusColobo Rojo UgandésPiliocolobus tephroscelesNot listed
 EN 
48HominidaeEastern GorillaGorila OrientalGorila do OrienteGorilla beringeiNative
 CR 
49ChimpanzeeChimpancé ComúnChimpanzé-comumPan troglodytesNative
 EN 
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