Due to the fact that the park is habitat to round 217 species of birds, Birding opportunities are greatest in mainly in the montane forest and the most important about this park is that its home of few but rare bird species and among these involves Bee-eaters, Robins, as well as Sunbirds and Barbets are some of the 217 species found in Rwenzori Mountains National Park.

Besides the ones mentioned the other species to watch in this park involve the Rwenzori Turaco as well as the Long-eared Owl, while at higher altitude and specifically on the slopes one can view the Bearded Vultures, Black and Swift Eagles which are rotating from side to side looking for prey.