Field guide to the birds of East Africa : Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi

This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spetacular region.

It covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.

Over 1300 species are illustrated with full details all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered.

Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for each species.

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.

East Africa shelters a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges.

They form a constantly colourful, noisy and highly extrovert part of the landscape.