Where to go birdwatching in Tunisia?

Ou observer les oiseaux en Tunisie?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

Key sites: Ichkeul Lake (UNESCO — 200,000+ migratory birds: flamingos, white storks, greylag geese), Chott El Jerid (flamingo colonies), Kerkennah Islands (terns, shearwaters), Cap Bon (raptor migration corridor, 40,000+ raptors in spring). 400+ bird species recorded. Best season: November-March (winter migrants). Tunisia is on the Central Mediterranean flyway.

Version francaise

Sites cles: Lac Ichkeul (UNESCO, 200 000+ migrateurs), Chott El Jerid (flamants), Kerkennah (sternes), Cap Bon (corridor rapaces). 400+ especes. Saison: novembre-mars.

Limitations & Caveats

Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.

Related Entities

Ichkeul National Park UNESCOSite

Review & Confidence

Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Author & Reviewer

Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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birdwatching nature wildlife ichkeul eco-tourism

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