Field Guide to the Birds of Ghana

Ron Demey, Nik Borrow

ISBN 10: 1472994019 / ISBN 13: 9781472994011

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2022

About this Item

The ultimate field guide to the birds of Ghana.With a huge 773 species on its national list, including big-hitters like Egyptian Plover, Rufous Fishing Owl, Fire-bellied Woodpecker, and western Africa's most sought-after bird, Yellow-headed Picathartes, Ghana is rapidly becoming one of Africa's foremost birding destinations, and this is the definitive field guide to the country. Also covering neighbouring Togo, Birds of Ghana includes details of all residents, migrants and known vagrants. More than 150 stunning colour plates depict every species and comprehensively cover all the distinct plumages and subspecies likely to be encountered. Concise species accounts describe key identification features, status, range, habitat and voice. These are accompanied by accurate distribution maps for each species, a significant advance on previous guides to the region. Birds of Ghana is the ultimate reference to the birds of this rich and varied corner of Africa.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781472994011

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Guide to the Birds of Ghana
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472994019
• ISBN 13: 9781472994011
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 854 grams

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Synopsis

This spectacular new edition of Birds of Ghana is the ultimate reference to the birds of this rich and varied corner of Africa. Now fully revised and expanded, this guide is essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. This authoritative book covers all 773 species recorded in Ghana and neighbouring Togo, including details of all residents, migrants and known vagrants. Over 150 stunning colour plates depict every species and also comprehensively cover all the distinct plumages and subspecies likely to be encountered. Concise species accounts describe key identification features, status, range, habitat and voice with fully updated distribution maps for each species.