Bamakuno Forest Park | |
Location: | ![]() |
Nearest City: | Brikama |
Coords: | 13.2086°N -16.4317°W |
Area: | 1092 hectares |
Established: | January 1, 1954 |
Bamakuno Forest Park, or Bama Kuno, is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 1092 hectares.[1] It is located 25 km to the south east of Brikama town in The Gambia.[2]
Many species of birds live in the park, such as African green pigeon, yellow belly Hiliotas, brown-backed woodpecker, blood-chested bird beard, dwarf weber, chirping siffling, brown ice woodpecker, bearded barbel, bronze shiny starlings, black-crowned chagra, an African golden oriole, a black-winged red bishop, and a red-winged goblet.[3]