The sacred humans-bird connection in Ethiopia’s wetlands: Interview with Abebayehu Aticho

The sacred humans-bird connection in Ethiopia’s wetlands: Interview with Abebayehu Aticho

When Abebayehu Aticho first visited the flat terrains and floodplains in the Gambella region for his Ph.D. research in 2014, he was captivated by the rich biodiversity and bird varieties that inhabited the region. Tucked in western Ethiopia, bordering South Sudan, the Gambella region is home to various bird species like the colorful kingfisher that locals trail to find fish and the black-crowned crane whose calls signal seasonal changes. For the…