Malawi is home to a remarkable variety of birdlife, including:
- Lilac-breasted Roller: A colorful bird with a lilac breast and purple wings, common in open areas and woodlands, known for acrobatic aerial displays.
- African Fish Eagle: A large bird of prey with distinctive black and white plumage, feeding mainly on fish.
- Southern Ground-Hornbill: A large ground-dwelling bird with a massive bill and black and white plumage; an omnivore that eats fruits, insects, and small animals.
- Giant Kingfisher: A brightly colored blue and white bird with a loud call; it feeds primarily on fish.
- African Grey Parrot: A highly intelligent grey parrot famous for imitating human speech.
- Common Ostrich: The world's largest living bird, an omnivore found in Malawi.
- Marabou Stork: A large wading bird with a bald head and neck, known for scavenging carrion.
- Red-billed Quelea: A small, social bird with a red bill that forms huge flocks capable of damaging crops.
- Southern Carmine Bee-eater: A colorful bird with carmine plumage, known for aerial displays and insect-eating.
- Violet-backed Starling: A small, colorful starling with a violet back, common in open areas and woodlands.