Biharamulo Forest Reserve

Biharamulo Forest Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1]
Area1,462.32 km2 (564.60 sq mi)
DesignationForest reserve
Designated1954
Governing bodyTanzania Forest Services (TFS) Agency

Biharamulo Forest Reserve is a protected area in Tanzania. It was established in 1954. This site is 1462.32 km2.[1]

It is located in Biharamulo District, Kagera Region, not far from Biharamulo town.[2] Lake Victoria lies at the North Eastern corner of the park.[3]

During the rainy season, which lasts from January to April, a large number of bird watchers from all over the world gather. The most common bird species in this area are Martial Eagle, Sacred Ibis, Saddles, and Billed Stork.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b UNEP-WCMC (2022). Protected Area Profile for Biharamulo from the World Database of Protected Areas. Accessed 22 March 2022. [1]
  2. ^ Tanzania travel guide (6 ed.). Lonely Planet. June 2015. p. 232. ISBN 978-1742207797.
  3. ^ "Safari Patrol: More parks in western Tanzania". Archived from the original on 2016-04-26. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
  4. ^ "Biharamulo game reserve". Tanzania Zalendo. Retrieved 2020-09-16.

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