Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
Important bird area (IBA), National Reserve
Record Public
Description
This area includes the largest and most intact coastal forest in East Africa, located in the Coast province of Kenya.In the area there are the following habitats: coastal forests, woodlands and seasonal pools.
Ornithological importance
In this area there is a record of at least 270 species. Highlight to the Clarke's Weaver (Ploceus golandi), which is a Kenya endemic species and occurs only in this area and in another area 30 kms to the north. Highlight also to the occurrence of globally threatened birds species: Amani Sunbird (Anthreptes pallidigaster), Plain-backed Sunbird (Anthreptes reichenowi), East Coast Akalat (Sheppardia gunningi), Sokoke Scops-owl (Otus ireneae), Sokoke Pipit (Anthus sokokensis), and Spotted Ground-thrush (Zoothera guttata).Geographic information
-3.312509°, 39.885220°
0m - 210m
416km²
Territories
Habitats
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Important bird area (IBA)
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Arabuko-Sokoke ForestKE007Yes100.00
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National Reserve
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Arabuko Sokoke Forest ReserveYes100.00
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