Species
Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus nests
Mukjar, Sudan
Photo: David Broska
Country checklist and status
You can download and print a checklist for Sudan.
A checklist of birds of south Sudan can also be found at NIKOLAUS, G. (1989) and a distribution atlas of Sudan’s birds at NIKOLAUS, G. (1987). This latter reference shows sightings for each species on a map of Sudan with associated comments and remarks.
Endemic species
| Cinnamon Weaver | Ploceus badius |
There is significant interest from international birdwatchers in this species. We understand however from the Khartoum Birdwatchers' Group that no one has been able to find a good description of it.
Red Sea Cliff Swallow Hirundo perdita is known only from a single type specimen found dead on the Red Sea coast of Sudan.
Near endemic species (found in 3 or less African countries)
| Erckel’s Francolin | Francolinus erckelii |
| White-cheeked Turaco | Tauraco leucotis |
| Jackson’s Hornbill | Tockus jacksoni |
| White-headed Babbler | Turdoides leucocephala |
Threatened species
| Northern Bald Ibis | Geronticus eremita | Critical |
| Lappet-faced Vulture | Torgos tracheliotus | Vulnerable |
| Greater Spotted Eagle | Aquila clanga | Vulnerable |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle | Aquila heliaca | Vulnerable |
| Lesser Kestrel | Falco naumanni | Vulnerable |
| Corncrake | Crex crex | Vulnerable |
| Spotted Ground Thrush | Zoothera guttata | Endangered |
The lists of endemic, near endemic and threatened species have been compiled from a number of sources including the African Bird Club, BirdLife International, and Birds of the World Version 2.0 ® 1994-1996, Dr. Charles Sibley and Thayer Birding Software, Ltd.
Last page update 28th May 2007
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