ETHIOPIAN WOLF
The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is a canine native to the Ethiopian Highlands. In southeastern Ethiopia, it is also known as the Horse jackal. Unlike most large canids, which are widespread, generalist feeders, the Ethiopian wolf is a highly specialized feeder of Afroalpine rodents with very specific habitat requirements. It is one of the world's rarest canids, and Africa's most endangered carnivore.
GELADA
The gelada (Theropithecus gelada) is a species of Old World monkey found only in the Ethiopian Highlands. Like its close relatives the baboons (genus Papio), it is largely terrestrial, spending much of its time foraging in grasslands. They are the last surviving member of a grass-grazing primate group, members of which were abundant and widespread in the past.
BIG-HEADED MOLE-RAT
The big-headed African mole rat, (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus ), also known as the giant root-rat, Ethiopian African mole rat, or giant mole rat, is a rodent species in the family Spalacidae.It is endemic to Ethiopia's Bale Mountains. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, where it can reach densities of up to 2,600 individuals per square kilometre. It is threatened by habitat loss. Where the two species overlap
WALIA IBEX
The walia ibex (Capra walie, Amharic: ዋልያ wālyā ) is an endangered species of ibex. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Alpine ibex. Threats against the species include habitat loss, poaching, and restricted range; only about 500 individuals survived in the mountains of Ethiopia, concentrated in the Semien Mountains, largely due to past poaching and habitat depletion.
MOUNTAIN NYALA
The mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni ) or balbok is an antelope found in high altitude woodland in a small part of central Ethiopia. It is a monotypic species (without any identified subspecies) first described by English naturalist Richard Lydekker in 1910. The males are typically 120–135 cm (47–53 in) tall while females stand 90–100 cm (35–39 in) at the shoulder. Males weigh 180–300 kg (400–660 lb) and females weigh 150–200 kg (330–440 lb).
BARE-FACED GO-AWAY-BIRD
The bare-faced go-away-bird (Crinifer personatus ) is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae which is native to the eastern Afrotropics. It is named for its distinctive and uniquely bare, black face.
STRESEMANN'S BUSHCROW
Stresemann's bushcrow (Zavattariornis stresemanni ), also known as the Abyssinian pie, bush crow, Ethiopian bushcrow, or by its generic name Zavattariornis, is a rather starling-like bird, which is currently thought to be member of the crow family, Corvidae, though this is uncertain. It is slightly larger than the North American blue jay and is a bluish-grey in overall colour which becomes almost white on the forehead.
RUSPOLI'S TURACO
Ruspoli's turaco (Menelikornis ruspolii ), also known as Prince Ruspoli's turaco, is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is endemic to southern Ethiopia where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
ABYSSINIAN LONGCLAW
The Abyssinian longclaw (Macronyx flavicollis ) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae.It is endemic to Ethiopia.
ERLANGER'S LARK
Erlanger's lark (Calandrella blanfordi erlangeri ) is a small passerine bird of the lark family endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia. The name of this bird commemorates the German ornithologist Carlo von Erlanger.It is considered to be a subspecies of Blanford's lark. Alternate names include Erlanger's red-capped lark, Erlanger's short-toed lark and Ethiopian short-toed lark.
SALVADORI'S SEEDEATER
Salvadori's seedeater or Salvadori's serin (Crithagra xantholaema ) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found only in Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
BLUE-WINGED GOOSE
The blue-winged goose (Cyanochen cyanoptera ) is a waterfowl species which is endemic to Ethiopia. It is the only member of the genus Cyanochen.
YELLOW-FRONTED PARROT
The yellow-fronted parrot (Poicephalus flavifrons ) is a parrot endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands. It is a mostly green with a yellow head. Relatively little is known about this bird.
NECHISAR NIGHTJAR
The Nechisar nightjar (Caprimulgus solala ) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Ethiopia.The species was first discovered in 1990 when researchers discovered a decomposing specimen in the Nechisar National Park. After bringing back a single wing from the specimen to the Natural History Museum in London, it was determined to be a previously unknown species. Its specific name, solala, means "only a wing".
ETHIOPIAN SISKIN
The Ethiopian siskin or Abyssinian siskin (Serinus nigriceps ) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.It is found only in Ethiopia, usually at altitudes above 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) in the Ethiopian Highlands.The bird's natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude Afromontane grassland.
SPOT-BREASTED LAPWING
The spot-breasted lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus ) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is endemic to the Ethiopian highlands.A chunky lapwing of the Ethiopian highlands. Note the black cap, white eyebrow, black throat, and coarse spots across the breast.
ANKOBER SERIN
The Ankober serin (Crithagra ankoberensis ) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is a small brown seedeater, about 12 centimeters or 5 inches in length with brown upperparts and its head and breast distinguished with heavy buffy-colored streaking. It is gregarious and is often encountered in flocks. Its song consists of a constant, low twitter.
MOORLAND FRANCOLIN
The moorland francolin (Scleroptila psilolaema ) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is endemic to Ethiopia.
YELLOW-THROATED SEEDEATER
The yellow-throated seedeater (Crithagra flavigula ) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.It is found only in Ethiopia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.It is threatened by habitat loss.The voice of the bird is a jumbled chirpy song and its call is canary like zeee-zsreee.
RED-BILLED PYTILIA
The red-billed pytilia (Pytilia lineata ) is a species of estrildid finch found in Ethiopia. It was split from the red-winged pytilia.
BLACK-FRONTED SPURFOWL
The black-fronted spurfowl (Pternistis atrifrons ) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is a large species of francolin. It is endemic to Ethiopia. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the chestnut-naped spurfowl (Pternistis castaneicollis ).
