A landmark in African ornithological literature, The Birds of Kenya Colony and the Uganda Protectorate by Sir Frederick John Jackson offers one of the earliest and most comprehensive surveys of East African birdlife. Published in 1938 and spanning multiple volumes, this seminal work is based on decades of meticulous field observation and specimen collection by one of the region’s foremost naturalists and colonial administrators.

Jackson’s encyclopedic treatment covers:

• Detailed species descriptions and classifications

• Distribution patterns across varied ecological zones

• Observations on nesting, plumage, calls, and migratory behavior

• Indigenous names and local context for many species

Richly illustrated and scientifically rigorous, the volumes combine colonial-era natural history with an enduring scientific legacy. Jackson’s work remains a vital resource for ornithologists, conservation biologists, and historians of African natural science.

Whether for academic research or rare book collections, The Birds of Kenya Colony and the Uganda Protectorate is a distinguished and historically significant reference—an essential piece of the ornithological record of East Africa.