The Gambia is one of the most popular countries for birders in the whole of Africa. Together with the country that envelops it, Senegal, it has an avifauna of more than 700 regularly occurring species, including many Western Palearctic migrants from September to April, as well as a significant list of highly sought-after resident West African birds. 
 
The Gambia offers and a true wealth of birdlife, and is a terrific introduction to general African birding. The star bird is Egyptian Plover, which also occurs in Senegal. Senegal has a fantastic selection of Sahel specialities that are far more easily seen here than anywhere else, and it has become a reliable locality for Golden Nightjar, Quail-plover and Cricket Warbler. The near-endemic Mali Firefinch occurs in the southeast of the country. Other notable species in the region include Savile's Bustard, Adamawa Turtle Dove, Little Grey Woodpecker, Yellow Penduline Tit, Sudan Golden Sparrow and Exclamatory Paradise Whydah, while the Saloum delta's huge roost of tens of thousands of African Swallow-tailed Kites is one of the world's top birding spectacles. 
 
This new edition of Birds of Senegal and The Gambia has been completely updated and revised. The stunning colour plates depict every distinct plumage and race, authoritative text highlights the key features needed to identify each species in the field, and accurate up-to-date maps are provided for every species. 
 
This compact guide is an essential companion for any birder visiting this rich and varied corner of Africa.