Dakatcha Woodland: A Coastal Conservation Treasure
Dakatcha is an Important Bird Area (IBA) in the coastal lowlands, protecting Brachystegia (Miombo) woodland, which is critical for rare and globally threatened bird and mammal species, some of which are shared with the nearby Arabuko-Sokoke Forest.
Unique Bird Species
- Clarke’s Weaver (Endemic, Globally Threatened)
- Sokoke Scops Owl (Near-Endemic)
- Sokoke Pipit (Near-Endemic, Endangered)
- Chestnut-fronted
- Helmet-shrike
- Scaly Babbler
- Little Yellow Flycatcher
Special Mammal Species
- Golden-rumped Elephant-shrew (Endangered)
- Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose
- Red Duiker
- Ader’s Duiker
- African Civet
