Introduction

Farmbush habitat, Ghana

Photo: Ben Phalan

Ghana deserves to be a popular birding destination now that tourism is being actively encouraged, even though most of the more eastern species can be seen in Cameroon or Gabon, while all the Upper Guinea endemics can be seen in neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire. Ghanaians are among the most friendly people in West Africa and the national language is English.

The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of Ghana and its birds for birders interested in the country and possibly planning a visit. Readers are welcome to submit contributions by e-mail to info@africanbirdclub.org. Please note that the names of birds used in this document are those of the African Bird Club checklist.

Last Page update 24th January 2008