Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands
Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde
Seiten
2006
Helm (Verlag)
978-0-7136-6023-4 (ISBN)
Helm (Verlag)
978-0-7136-6023-4 (ISBN)
This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. It covers over 450 of the resident, migrant and vagrant species found in the region. This authoritative book is an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, and a vital tool for anyone studying or protecting the avifauna of this region.
This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. It covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde. Over 450 species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region. The Atlantic Islands shelter a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges.
This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. It covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde. Over 450 species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region. The Atlantic Islands shelter a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges.
Tony Clarke is the Canary Islands' top resident bird guide.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Geography of the islands
Climate of the islands
Island habitats
Ornithological history of the islands
Birdwatching areas
How to use this book
Colour Plates
Special Accounts
Appendices
Bibliography
Index
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.6.2006 |
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Reihe/Serie | Helm Field Guides |
Illustrationen | Mr Chris Orgill, Tony Disley |
Zusatzinfo | 450 illustrations |
Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
Gewicht | 788 g |
Einbandart | Paperback |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer |
Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
Schlagworte | Atlantische Inseln; Tiere • Vögel |
ISBN-10 | 0-7136-6023-6 / 0713660236 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7136-6023-4 / 9780713660234 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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