Innovative online platform that will keep Kenyan birds in the skies

KWS Director Mr Kanga during the launch of the Kenya Bird Trends.[Courtesy]

Kenya is a birdwatchers’ paradise, and this East African gem boasts a staggering 1,100 plus bird species, making it one of the most biodiverse avian hotspots not only in the continent but also in the world.

From iconic flamingos painting lakes like Lake Nakuru pink to the elusive, endemic Sharpe’s Longclaw only found in moist highland grasslands, Kenya’s birds don’t just add charm to the landscape and cause tourists to troop here —they are the unsung heroes of our ecosystems.

Every time we see them clouding the skies, let’s remember they are pollinators, seed dispersers, pest controllers, and even environmental health inspectors! When bird populations shift or decline, it’s a red flag for ecological imbalance—think of them as nature’s version of an early warning system. This is why scientists and conservationists have developed an innovative tool that can monitor changes in the distribution of birds to protect these avian treasures more effectively.