1) Kennedy, Adam Scott. Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley. 2014 Princeton/ WILDGuides. Paperback: 256 pages. Price: $29.95 U.S.
PUBLISHER'S SUMMARY: Kenya's Rift Valley includes four major national parks--Lake Nakuru, Lake Bogoria, Mount Longonot, and Hell's Gate--as well as many smaller areas that are outstanding for wildlife. Birds of Kenya’s Rift Valley features the 320 bird species that are most likely to be encountered on safari in this world-famous region, which runs from Lake Baringo in the north to Lake Magadi in the south. Featuring over 500 stunning color photos, this beautiful guide breaks new ground with its eye-catching layout and easy-to-use format. The book follows a habitat-based approach and provides interesting information about the ecology and behaviors of each species. Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley avoids technical jargon in the species descriptions, which makes the guide easily accessible to anyone. With it, you will be identifying birds in no time.
This book features:
- Stunning photos of 320 bird species
- Major plumage variations depicted
- Jargon-free text
- Helpful notes on what to look and listen for, behavior, and why some birds are so named.
RECOMMENDATION: A good introductory photo guide to the birds of the region.