Endemic Birds

over 23 strictly endemic species

Ethiopia is home to over 23 strictly endemic bird species restricted entirely within its borders, alongside numerous near-endemics shared only with Eritrea. These birds are primarily found across the diverse habitats of the country's western and southeastern highland plateaus, the Great Rift Valley, and southern acacia savannas.

Here are some of the most iconic endemic birds of Ethiopia, grouped by their primary habitats:

• High-Altitude Moorlands and Grasslands
• Highland Forests and Woodlands.
• Arid South and Rift Valley.