Birds
See also: List of birds of Sierra LeoneSierra Leone has over 630 known species of bird ten of which are considered endangered including Rufous Fishing-owl and Gola Malimbe. On the coastal area there are several important sites for migratory ducks and wading birds from the palearctic area.
- African Harrier Hawk
- Black-collared Lovebird
- Blue-headed Wood-dove
- Iris Glossy-starling
- White-breasted Guineafowl
- White-necked Rockfowl
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