↑KENYA">
KENYA↑

SPECIALTIES">
CHECKLIST

KINANGOP PLATEAU

KENYA
LOCALE

Area (ha):77,000
Altitude (m):2400-2700
# Species*:253
# Excl Vagrants*:253
# Endemics*:3
# Near Endemics*:3
Species/100 ha*:0.3
*Based on partial or incomplete data.
Habitat: Montane Grassland

TARGET BIRD LIST

List of target species for the country that could possibly be seen at this location. Target birds are those that are endemic, near endemic, critically endangered or endangered according to the IUCN, best seen in this country, or always considered by us to be a target. Accidentals, vagrants, and very rare species are excluded from this list.

color codes

1Maccoa DuckOxyura maccoaEN
2Gray Crowned-CraneBalearica regulorumEN
3SecretarybirdSagittarius serpentariusEN
4Martial EaglePolemaetus bellicosusEN
5Aberdare CisticolaCisticola aberdareE
6Kikuyu White-eyeZosterops kikuyuensisE
7Eastern Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris mediocrisNE
8Jackson's WidowbirdEuplectes jacksoniNE
9Kenya Rufous SparrowPasser rufocinctusNE
10Sharpe's LongclawMacronyx sharpeiE

 
 

 

 *Nomenclature and taxonomic affinities are based on Clements 6th Edition published 2007 with updates through 2021 maintained by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, which relies largely on the AOU and SACC nomenclature committees. IUCN status may reflect splits not currently recognized by Clements.
**Species not accepted by Clements, AOU, or SACC that we recognize based on the IOC, field observations along with geographical separation, consensus opinions of field guide authors, and other sources. These species are potential splits in future Clements updates.