The Brown-eared Woodpecker is another Central African species that reaches Kenya in Kakamega. It forages quietly on trunks and branches in the forest interior.
Tips for finding it
Listen for soft tapping inside the forest and scan mid-level trunks.
Forest birds are often heard long before they are seen. A guide who knows the calls is the single best investment you can make.
Join our Kakamega Forest birding tour or plan a multi-day birding stay to give yourself the best chance.