Auchi

History

There are varied historical accounts relating to the origins of the Auchi people. The most popular of these legends asserts that a mass migration from Udo in present-day Benin City led by a man called Uchi accompanied by his family, and followers headed north and finally settled for the relative calm of the Guinea Savannah belt known today as Etsako land. This migration is believed to have taken place in the mid-15th century, during the reign of Oba Ewuare of the Benin Kingdom. This period in the Benin empire was characterised by constant wars and incessant strife. Although the Nupe brought economic and religious changes, their rule was largely exploitative, leading to resistance among Auchi’s people. Auchi town is divided into five grand quarters which could also be referred to as districts; these are in turn made up of 25 villages. The five grand quarters are: * UTSOGUN * AKPEKPE * AIBOTSE * IGBHEI * IYEKHEI *In recent times, 24 extra villages have been created. Auchi Kingdom is headed by a monarchy and the traditional ruler is referred to as the Otaru of Auchi. The 8 January is designated as Auchi Day. This commemorative day was previously called Uchi Day.

Geography

Auchi town is divided into five grand quarters which could also be referred to as districts; these are in turn made up of 25 villages. The five grand quarters are: * UTSOGUN * AKPEKPE * AIBOTSE * IGBHEI * IYEKHEI *In recent times, 24 extra villages have been created.

Most-observed species

• Lizard Buzzard

  Kaupifalco monogrammicus (Temminck, 1824) · Aves
  17
• Western Plantain-eater

  Crinifer piscator (Boddaert, 1783) · Aves
  14
• Ethiopian Swallow

  Hirundo aethiopica Blanford, 1869 · Aves
  13
• Copper Sunbird

  Cinnyris cupreus (Shaw, 1812) · Aves
  13
• Bronze mannikin

  Lonchura cucullata (Swainson, 1837) · Aves
  12
• Pied Crow

  Corvus albus Statius Muller, 1776 · Aves
  11
• Tawny-flanked Prinia

  Prinia subflava (Gmelin, 1789) · Aves
  11
• Red-eyed Dove

  Streptopelia semitorquata (Rüppell, 1837) · Aves
  11