A Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands: Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde

ISBN-13: 9780713660234 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 368 str.

Mr Tony Clarke;Mr Chris Orgill;Tony Disley

Opis

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.

Recenzje

'For visiting birders, I would unhesitatingly recommend this book as a must - there is no other guide like it.' Scottish Bird News (June 2007)

Spis treści

PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionGeography of the islandsClimate of the islandsIsland habitatsOrnithological history of the islandsBirdwatching areasHow to use this bookColour PlatesSpecial AccountsAppendicesBibliographyIndex

O autorze

Tony Clarke is the Canary Islands' top resident bird guide.Tony Disley is an acclaimed bird illustrator whose previous books include Birds of The Gambia and Senegal, and Birds of Melanesia. His work has also appeared in the Birds of the Seychelles (Helm Field Guides).