A richly illustrated field guide to all of Africa’s major habitats—packed with invaluable information to help you understand these habitats and their wildlife

With breathtaking wildlife and stunningly beautiful locales, Africa is a premier destination for birders, conservationists, ecotourists, and ecologists. This compact, easy-to-use guide provides an unparalleled treatment of the continent’s wonderfully diverse habitats. Incisive and up-to-date descriptions cover the unique features of each habitat, from geology and climate to soil and hydrology, and require no scientific background. Knowing the surrounding environment is essential to getting the most out of your travel experiences. Habitats of Africa offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them.

Covers 73 major African habitats, including oceanic habitats
Features hundreds of color photos of habitats and their wildlife, a wealth of helpful diagrams and illustrations, and a detailed distribution map for each land habitat
Concise text provides all the information you need to identify and understand habitats anywhere in Africa quickly and accurately
Discusses iconic and indicator species of birds, mammals, and plants
Includes an in-depth section on habitat classification—invaluable for ecologists
Representative habitat accounts include a feature describing what you can expect to see and experience there
Formatted like a field guide for easy reference

About the Author

Ken Behrens is a professional nature guide whose books include (with Iain Campbell, Charley Hesse, and Phil Chaon) Habitats of the World (Princeton). Keith Barnes is a bird tour leader for Tropical Birding whose books include (with Ken Behrens) Wildlife of Madagascar (Princeton WILDGuides). Iain Campbell is a professional nature guide and habitat ecologist whose books include (with Phil Chaon and Ben Knoot) Habitats of North America (Princeton) and multiple bird guides.

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