Birds of Somalia

by John Ash, J. E. Miskell

This avifauna of Somalia, based on the authors` observations over many years in all regions of the country, provides information on 650 recorded species, including seven endemic species. An account of the preferred habitat, relative abundance, migration, breeding season, and clutch size accompanies each of the book`s 650 distribution maps, and additional chapters discuss such topics as the soils and vegetation, geology, and history of ornithology in Somalia.

336 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2013