FOOTPRINT TOURS arrange bird watching tours in Ethiopia for independent birders, traveling in small groups, get the most out of bird watching tours in Ethiopia, in Semien Mountain , Bale Mountain , Lakes birding (water birds) , Low land and High Land Ethiopia by using a professional local guide who knows where to spot the number of bird species.
The highland forests are home to birds less easily seen. Their song is usually the first sign of their presence. The Abyssinian Catbird has one of the most beautiful calls, the male and female performing a duet in the seclusion of thick bush. The Black-Headed Forest Oriole has a distinctive call and its yellow color shows clearly in the upper storey of the tall trees it favors.
Two endemics are found in the southern edge of the plateau, in the Yabello area. These are the White- Tailed Swallow, and the colorful Prince Ruspolis Turaco. The last is on the endangered species list.