Ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti, somalia, and socotra is worth owning if you are particularly interested in the avifauna of africa. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region. Ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti, somalia, and socotra revised and expanded edition nigel redman, terry stevenson, and john fanshawe a fully revised and updated new edition of the acclaimed field guide to the birds of northeast africa. Covering ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti, somalia, and the socotra archipelago, this it features more than 2,600 illustrations on 2 fullcolor plates, and a color distribution map for different species. Barnes, editor of the eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho, and swaziland, praise for the first edition. The illustrations of these birds, especially the all important endemics. Ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti, somalia, and socotra revised and expanded edition princeton field guides paperback september 20, 2016. Considering its portable size, the coverage is immense. We offer exceptionalquality hardcover books, audio books, and dvds on biggame hunting, wingshooting, and sporting firearms. Birds of the horn of africa the wellread naturalist. The huge continent of africa possesses an extremely diverse range of countries and an equally diverse spread of habitats, whilst the four main countries covered by this new guide are famous for their very diverse range of birds and other wildlife. Even if you own the first edition, with so many improvements the second edition of birds of the horn of africa. This new edition of birds of africa south of the sahara contains some 400 updated images along with fully revised text, capturing the latest information available. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Birds, birding trips and birdwatching tours in africa. Field guidebirdshorn of africa wikibooks, open books. Safari press is a publisher and seller of fine quality hunting and firearms books. My criteria for including a book on this list was it had to be about. It seems that many have been enchanted by africas amazing birdlife. Ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti, somalia, and socotra revised and expanded edition princeton field guides redman, nigel, stevenson, terry, fanshawe, john on. It is a practical and graceful book and can be carried and used. Urban, augusta state university praise for the first edition.
Birds of the horn of africa ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti, somalia and. Birds of north east africa field guide to the birds of. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This is the first field guide to cover all bird species found in the horn of africa. The species classification of birds is in the following order.
Ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti, somalia, and socotra princeton field guides by redman, nigel, stevenson, terry, fanshawe, john isbn. Birds of the horn of africa ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti. Socotran birds are also covered by another helm field guide, that to the birds of the middle east porter et al. Africa is home to some 2341 bird species, 67% of which are endemic to the continent. I havent read them all yet, am slowly working my way through. The horn of africa is also the place where the haplogroup e1b1b originated. Birds of the horn of africa available for download and read online in other formats. However, like all good natural history field guides, there comes a time when updates, expansions, revisions, and other emendations. Covering ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti, somalia, and the socotra archipelago, this comprehensive, easytouse guide features more than 2,600 illustrations on 2 fullcolor plates, and a color distribution map for every. Pdf birds of the horn of africa download full pdf book. The book is sure to become an indispensable guide for anyone interested in studying or conserving birds in east africa, as well as the many visitors who simply want to enjoy the sheer beauty of its birds. Pages in category birds of the horn of africa the following 93 pages are in this category, out of 93 total.
If you are going to visit ethiopia, or any of the other countries covered by this guide, it would certainly be worthwhile taking this newer edition. Birds of the horn of africa is widely regarded as the best field guide to the more than 1,000 species of resident, migrant, and vagrant birds found. In case youre wondering if you would need this book over the authors prior book for east africa, the answer is yes, if you are visiting any of these four countries. Birds of europe, north africa, and the middle east. This eagerly awaited field guide is the first ever to cover the stunning birds of an outstanding region. Birds of the horn of africa by nigel redman, 9781408157350, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The bucerotidae include about 55 living species, though a number of cryptic species may yet be split, as has been suggested for the redbilled hornbill. Since its original publication, birds of the horn of africa by nigel redman, terry stevenson, and john fanshawe has come to be widely regarded as the most authoritative and reliable field guide to the birds of that region. Covering ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti, somalia, and the socotra archipelago, this comprehensive. Many of these are confined to the isolated highlands of ethiopia and eritrea, but a large number of larks specialise in the arid parts of somalia and adjoining eastern ethiopia, whilst the island of socotra has its own suite of endemic species. Twenty percent of the birds found in the horn are not in the other book. Horn of africa, by philip caputo tells the story of a small group of adventurers who are hired by a rouge cia officer to run guns to a rebel group in africa.
The horn of africa has the highest endemism of any region in africa, and around 70 species are found nowhere else in the world. Most are arboreal birds, but the large ground hornbills, as their name. They coauthored the birds of east africa, an impressive field guide and one which i have used extensively in that region. The text and map for each species is directly opposite the plate, exactly where they should be, and the excellent design and layout make the.
The first edition was published in 2009 and the second edition in 2011. As i paged through the opening sections and the species accounts for this book, it became quite evident that this book would serve as a hallmark field guide for this region. Read download the birds of east africa pdf pdf download. Pdf birds of east africa download full pdf book download. Birds of the horn of africa is the premier field guide to the region. Eastern africa is best known, to nonspecialists at least, for its mammals, but its avifauna is both fascinating and beautiful. Birds of the horn of africa is a welcome addition to the literature on the birds of africa. Several field guides are now available covering the countries of eastern africa and southern africa, but this is the first such book devoted to that. The nominal commander is moody, a former british army officer, who joins the mission as a way to atone for past mistakes. We were overwhelmed by the number of photographs submitted this week.
It provides unrivalled coverage of african birds in a single volume, and is the only book to describe and illustrate all the birds found in africa south of the sahara desert the afrotropic region, including. Barnes, editor of the eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho, and swaziland show more. The horn of africa is a great area for larks, with a number of endemic and rarely seen species, and the plates for this group are some of the best in the book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Both books are field guides and lack the natural history detail of roberts, now between editions and undergoing a. Online birds of the horn of africa is widely regarded as the best field guide to the more than 1,000 species of resident, migrant, and vagrant birds found in northeast africa. Many of these are confined to the isolated highlands of ethiopia and eritrea, but a large number of larks specialise in the arid parts of somalia and adjoining eastern ethiopia, whilst the island of socotra has its own suite of. Now fully revised and expanded, this comprehensive, easytouse guide has been updated with the latest information on distribution, identification, and taxonomy. The writing is of a very high standard, and i am impressed by the overall quality of the plates and attention paid to local subspecies. The horn of africa has the highest endemism of any region in africa, and.
The regions birds form a constantly colorful, noisy, and highly extroverted part of the landscape. Birds, birding and bird watching books in ethiopia birds of the horn of africa is an extremely useful field guide which covers djibouti, eritrea, ethiopia, socotra and somalia. This eagerly awaited field guide is the first ever to. Covering ethiopia, eritrea, djibouti, somalia, and the socotra archipelago, this comprehensive, easytouse guide features more than 2,600 illustrations on 2 fullcolor plates, and a color distribution map for every species. It covers kenya, tanzania, uganda, rwanda and burundi. Djibouti, somalia, somaliland, or somalis in the diaspora.
Birds of the horn of africa is the first field guide to the more than 1,000 species of resident, migrant, and vagrant birds found in northeast africa. A muchneeded field guide to an area with a high incidence of endemism and 6 important bird areas. Horn of africa by philip caputo goodreads share book. East africa shelters a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges.
Birds of the horn of africa princeton university press. Birds, birding and bird watching books in ethiopia birds of the horn of africa is an extremely useful field guide which covers djibouti, eritrea. The eguide to birds of east africa is an interactive companion to terry stevenson and john fanshawes birds of east africa field guide the essential guide for birdwatchers visiting this spectacular region. Their distribution includes subsaharan africa and the indian subcontinent to the philippines and the solomon islands, but no genus is found in both africa and asia. A welcome addition to the literature on the birds of africa. Barnes, editor of, the eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho, and. Birds of the horn of africa a guide to the more than 1,000 species of resident, migrant, and vagrant birds found in northeast africa. Nigel redman, author of birds of the horn of africa the overall look and aesthetic feel of this book is attractive, and its images are well chosen.
Birds of africa south of the sahara also covers all the species found in the horn of africa region. This application has specific features that will enhance your birding experience. Birds of the horn of africa is widely regarded as the best field guide to the more than 1,000 species of resident, migrant, and vagrant birds found in northeast africaand it just got even better. Practical, handy, and attractive, it will have a wide appeal.