Fauna - Terrestrial
Discover Kenya's incredible terrestrial wildlife, from the legendary Big Five to endemic species. Our database features 400+ mammals, 1,100+ birds, and 200+ reptiles across savannahs, forests, and mountains.
Mammals
Large and small mammals including the Big Five and endemic species
Lion
Panthera leo
Large carnivore with distinctive mane in males
Vu
Grevy's Zebra
Equus grevyii
Largest zebra species with narrow stripes and white belly
EnCheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeBlack Rhinoceros
Diceros bicornis
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
Ne
Eastern Black Rhinoceros
Diceros bicornis michaeli
Medium-sized rhino with two horns, hooked upper lip
Cr
Tana River Mangabey
Cercocebus galeritus
Medium-sized primate with golden-yellow coat and distinctive crest
Cr
Reticulated Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
Tallest mammal with distinctive reticulated pattern
EnTana River Red Colobus
Piliocolobus rufomitratus
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeShort-snouted Thicket Rat
Grammomys brevirostris
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeMount Kenya Thicket Rat
Grammomys gigas
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
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Leopard
Panthera pardus
Medium-large cat with distinctive rosette patterns
Vu
African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Large bovid with distinctive curved horns forming a boss
Lc
White Rhinoceros
Ceratotherium simum
Large rhino with wide mouth adapted for grazing
Nt
Northern White Rhinoceros
Ceratotherium simum cottoni
Large herbivorous mammal with two horns, grey skin
Cr
Hirola
Beatragus hunteri
Medium-sized antelope with distinctive white rump patch, lyre-shaped horns
Cr
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
Largest land mammal with distinctive trunk and tusks
VuKenyan Butterfly Bat
Glauconycteris kenyacola
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeNyanza Serotine
Pseudoromicia nyanza
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeAndrew Rebori's Yellow Bat
Scotophilus andrewreborii
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeTrujillo's Yellow Bat
Scotophilus trujilloi
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeNyiro White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura macowi
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeRainey's White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura raineyi
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeUltimate White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura ultima
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeTaita Shrew
Suncus aequatorius
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeAberdare Mole Shrew
Surdisorex norae
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeMount Kenya Mole Shrew
Surdisorex polulus
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeSchlitter's Mole Shrew
Surdisorex schlitteri
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeGolden-rumped Sengi
Rhynchocyon chrysopygus
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeMount Kenya Wood Mouse
Hylomyscus endorobae
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeKerbis-Peterhans' Wood Mouse
Hylomyscus kerbispeterhansi
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeZena Brush-furred Rat
Lophuromys zena
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeDollman's Vlei Rat
Otomys dollmani
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeAfroalpine Vlei Rat
Otomys orestes
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeThomas' Vlei Rat
Otomys thomasi
Mammalian species found in Kenya's diverse terrestrial habitats.
NeBirds
Resident and migratory bird species across various habitats
Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeLesser Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeGrey Crowned Crane
Balearica regulorum
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
Ne
Taita Apalis
Apalis fuscigularis
Small songbird with grey-brown plumage and distinctive markings
CrJackson's Francolin
Pternistis jacksoni
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeBrown-and-white Barbet
Lybius senex
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeWilliams's Lark
Mirafra williamsi
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeTana River Cisticola
Cisticola restrictus
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeAberdare Cisticola
Cisticola aberdare
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeKulal White-eye
Zosterops kulalensis
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeKikuyu White-eye
Zosterops kikuyuensis
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeTaita White-eye
Zosterops silvanus
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeHinde's Babbler
Turdoides hindei
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeTaita Thrush
Turdus helleri
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeClarke's Weaver
Ploceus golandi
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeSharpe's Longclaw
Macronyx sharpei
Avian species contributing to Kenya's rich bird diversity.
NeReptiles
Snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and other reptilian species
Nile Crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
Reptilian species adapted to various terrestrial environments.
NeBlack Mamba
Dendroaspis polylepis
Reptilian species adapted to various terrestrial environments.
NeInsects
Butterflies, beetles, and other important insect species
African Monarch Butterfly
Danaus chrysippus
Insect species playing crucial roles in ecosystem functioning.
NeDesert Locust
Schistocerca gregaria
Insect species playing crucial roles in ecosystem functioning.
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