Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2006
- First Edition
- Softcover
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Paperback. 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. This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively withthe birds of this spectacular region. It covers over 450 of theresident, migrant and vagrant species found in the region. Thisauthoritative book is an indispensable guide to the visiting birder,and a vital tool for anyone studying or protecting the avifauna of thisregion. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands (Paperback)
- Author
- Tony Disley
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0713660236
- ISBN 13
- 9780713660234
- Illustrator
- Orgill, Chris; Disley, Tony
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Series
- Book 29 of 36: Helm Field Guides
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.
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About the Author
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.
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