Western Olivaceous Warbler Hippolais opaca, Tanji, The Gambia, November 2012
Country checklist and status
iGoTerra
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Download and listen to Clive Barlow's recording, edited by Tony Fulford, of the song of the Western Olivaceous Warbler at Tanji Bird Reserve, The Gambia on the 17th November 2012.
Endemic species
There are no endemic species in The Gambia.
Near endemic species (found in 3 or less African countries)
There are no near endemic species in The Gambia.
Threatened species
| Lappet-faced Vulture | Torgos tracheliotus | Vulnerable |
| Lesser Kestrel | Falco naumanni | Vulnerable |
For further information on The Gambia's threatened species, see BirdLife International.
