Over 870 species mapped on 1/2 degree-square grid.Records collected by authors for 35 years.First ever comprehensive distributional survey for Ethiopia and Eritrea.
John Ash is a distinguished ornithologist who spent much of his careeron bird-related research in Africa, including many years in Ethiopiaand Eritrea. He has travelled extensively in the region and was seniorauthor of the acclaimed Birds of Somalia(Pica Press, 1998). John Atkins lived in Ethiopia for several yearswhile working for the British Council, travelling widely and developinga deep knowledge of the region's birds.
It will enhance the library of anyone with an interest in the birds
of East Africa.
*Biologist*
A most thorough and well researched avifauna of these two
countries, giving a huge amount of detail...a superb section of
photos.
*Scottish Bird*
The whole is a remarkable achievement and will form the very
important foundations on which future surveying and conservation
work can build.
*www.bto.org*
Can wholeheartedly recommend this extremely impressive and
well-produced book for anyone interested in African birds and their
conservation - and it sets a high benchmark for anyone engaged in
similar projects.
...an invaluable tool and source of data for regular visitors and
residents.
*Bradt's Ethiopia Guide Online*
Both clear and precise, it sets a new high standard in works of
this kind and definitely forms a benchmark.
*Bull ABC*
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