Long-crested Eagle

Where to see

Long-crested Eagle

Lophaetus occipitalis

Lake Nakuru National Park leads · 8 parks ranked by real sighting rates

Parks Ranked

Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Long-crested Eagle during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)

#ParkCountrySighting
1 Lake Nakuru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
50–60%
2 Queen Elizabeth National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
40–50%
3 Akagera National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
30–40%
4 Murchison Falls National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
20–30%
5 Kibale National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
20–30%
6 Meru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
20–30%
7 Kidepo Valley National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
10–20%
8 Semuliki National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
10–20%

Quick answers

Which is the best park to see a Long-crested Eagle?

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya) — about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Long-crested Eagle sighting there, the highest of the 8 parks in our data.

Where else can I see a Long-crested Eagle?

Queen Elizabeth National Park (about 44%), Akagera National Park (about 37%), Murchison Falls National Park (about 23%) are the next best options.