Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands
Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde
1st Edition
Published on 12. November 2020
368 pages
978-1-4729-8288-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region.
Birds of the Atlantic Islands covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde. Over 450 resident, migrant and vagrant species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Species accounts are accompanied with concise text outlining bird identification, status, range, distribution 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. It further covers the climate, geography and ornithological history of these incredible islands, as well as practical guidance on the best birdwatching areas.
Birds of the Atlantic Islands covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde. Over 450 resident, migrant and vagrant species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Species accounts are accompanied with concise text outlining bird identification, status, range, distribution 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. It further covers the climate, geography and ornithological history of these incredible islands, as well as practical guidance on the best birdwatching areas.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Adult: General
Illustrations
450 illustrations
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-8288-9 (9781472982889)
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A Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands
Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde
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Tony Clarke is the Canary Islands' top resident bird guide.
Living and working in Norfolk, Chris Orgill is a painter inspired by wildlife and landscape. He has exhibited with the Society of Wildlife Artists and has had several successful solo exhibitions.
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 Birds of Seychelles (Helm Field Guides).
Living and working in Norfolk, Chris Orgill is a painter inspired by wildlife and landscape. He has exhibited with the Society of Wildlife Artists and has had several successful solo exhibitions.
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 Birds of Seychelles (Helm Field Guides).
Content
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
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
