Abijiatta-Shalla National Park is home to about 76 mammalian species which include Grants’ gazelle, Columbus monkey, common warthog, greater kudu, klipspringer, lesser bush baby, oribi, rock hyrax, and common jackal. Hosting over half of the known bird species of Ethiopia, six of which are endemic, Abijiatta-Shalla National Park is paradise of aquatic birds and a hot spot for birding on the African continent.

The Park is endowed with abundant bird life of about 436 identified species.