This is a fully updated edition of the only pocket guide that
illustrates and describes all 1,487 bird species of eastern Africa,
an area that includes Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea,
Somalia, and Yemen's Socotra Island. This huge region's rich
birdlife includes some of the most colorful species anywhere on
earth--including ostriches, albatrosses, boobies, lovebirds,
parrots, parakeets, kingfishers, and bee-eaters. The 96 color
plates group similar species and subspecies, and the text directly
opposite the plates describes each bird's habitat and key physical,
behavioral, and vocal characteristics. Distribution maps show the
range and frequency of each species. This is an indispensable guide
for any birder who wants to explore eastern Africa's wealth of
birds. * Fully updated text * The only field guide to illustrate
every bird species of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea,
Somalia, and Yemen's Socotra Island *1,487 species illustrated on
96 color plates * Ostriches, albatrosses, boobies, lovebirds,
parrots, parakeets, kingfishers, bee-eaters, and many more *
Informative notes directly opposite the illustrations succinctly
describe each bird's habitat and key physical, behavioral, and
vocal characteristics * Female or juvenile shown for many species
in addition to adult male * Subspecies and color variants included
* Shaded maps showing range and frequency of each species
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