Southern pochard, Netta erythrophthalma.Spur-winged goose, Plectropterus gambensis.Knob-billed duck, Sarkidiornis melanotos.White-backed duck, Thalassornis leuconotus.Fulvous whistling-duck, Dendrocygna bicolor.White-faced whistling-duck, Dendrocygna viduata.(H) Hypothetical - a species recorded but not confirmed in Kenya.(I) Introduced - a species introduced to Kenya as a consequence, direct or indirect, of human actions. ![]() (E) Endemic - a species endemic to Kenya.(A) Accidental - a species that rarely or accidentally occurs in Kenya (also called a vagrant).The notes of population status are from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, and apply to the world-wide population except for endemics. The following tags highlight several categories of occurrence other than regular migrants and non-endemic residents. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (English and scientific names) are those of The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World, 2022 edition. Unless otherwise noted, the list is that of Avibase. An additional three species are considered "hypothetical" (see below) and are not included in the count. Of them, 11 are endemic, and 4 have been introduced by humans. The avifauna of Kenya included a total of 1158 confirmed species as of July 2023. This is a list of the bird species recorded in Kenya. ![]() If you would like to correct or update any of the information or even submit an article or pictures, please contact us.The lilac-breasted roller and the rooster are Kenya's national birds.
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