This handy guide illustrates and briefly describes most East African birds, including those of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, and Yemen's Socotra Island. It's a remarkably small book, featuring 96 color plates, 1,487 species -- and essential information for quick reference in the field. Best for someone already familiar with birds of the region, illustrations are small and information about each species condensed to a few words.  (EAF40, $29.95)

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Birds of East Africa
Terry Stevenson
John Fanshawe
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Compact and comprehensive, this guide to 1,388 species of birds in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi features 286 excellent color plates, range maps and notes on habitats and conservation. A veteran tour leader, co-author Stevenson lives in Kenya. (EAF92, $35.00)

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Dale Zimmerman
Donald Turner
David Pearson
FIELD GUIDE •  1999 • PAPER  • 576 PAGES
Ideal for the Serengeti, this field guide features 124 stunning color plates. (FG39, $35.00)