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

Tony Clarke

ISBN 10: 0713660236 / ISBN 13: 9780713660234

Published by A&C Black, 2006

About this Item

Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands | Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde | Tony Clarke | Taschenbuch | Helm Field Guides | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2006 | A&C Black | EAN 9780713660234 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands | Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde
• Publisher: A&C Black
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713660236
• ISBN 13: 9780713660234
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Illustrator: Orgill, Chris; Disley, Tony
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 237W x 159H x 23D millimeters 237 millimeters width by 159 millimeters height by 23 millimeters depth
• Weight: 793 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

About this title

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to the birds of Macaronesia.

Macaronesia, which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, the Azores and Cape Verde, are home to a remarkably avifuna, one that includes endemic species such as the Azores Bullfinch and Blue Chaffinch, a host of endemic races, most of which have small and vulnerable ranges, and some species that are very difficult or impossible to see anywhere else, such as Houbara. Add in the fact that the Azores in particular punches way above its weight in terms of extremely scarce vagrants, especially Nearctic passerines, and you have a region that is a must-visit for any birder or world-lister.

Birds of the Atlantic Islands covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia, more than 450 species in all. The plates feature illustrations that include all plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise species accounts cover bird identification, status, range, distribution and voice. The introductory sections covers climate, geography and ornithological history of the islands, as well as practical guidance on the best birdwatching localities.

This authoritative book is an indispensable guide for any birder these jewels of the Atlantic.

About the Authors

Tony Clarke is a bird guide based in the Canary Islands. His books include Birds of the Atlantic Islands, and he has also written a site guide to the Canaries.

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 a leading British bird artist, based in Lancashire in the north of England. Tony has contributed illustrations of birds to many field guides on the Helm list, including Birds of The Gambia and Senegal, Birds of Melanesia, Birds of the Atlantic Islands and Birds of Seychelles.