Tony Clarke

A Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands (eBook, PDF)

Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde
Illustrator: Orgill, Chris; Disley, Tony

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781472981158
• Artikelnr.: 58801499

Autorenporträt

Tony Clarke is the Canary Islands' top resident bird guide.

Inhaltsangabe

PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionGeography of the islandsClimate of the islandsIsland habitatsOrnithological history of the islandsBirdwatching areasHow to use this bookColour PlatesSpecial AccountsAppendicesBibliographyIndex

Rezensionen

'For visiting birders, I would unhesitatingly recommend this book as a must - there is no other guide like it.' Scottish Bird News (June 2007)