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Ethiopia’s Endemics

10,000 Birds

Black-winged Lovebird Another endemic now shared with Eritrea, this cute little parrot is not uncommon in forest edges and woodlands, even occurring in towns and cities. They have a complex social structure, the study of which has been of great relevance in analyzing the evolution of human social behavior.

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Introducing the African Birding Beat

10,000 Birds

Birding here is a joy, further augmented by the world’s most intact mammalian megafuana, fascinating tribal cultures, breath-taking scenery and the cradle of human history. Quintessential African scene from Tarangire National Park, Tanzania Africa boasts a fabulous and unique avifauna.