A Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands

Author: Tony Clarke
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472982886
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1222

Book Description
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.

A Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands

Author: Tony Clarke
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472981154
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 370

A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife

Author: Noble S. Proctor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780300106589
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 221

Book Description
A spectacular field guide to the many fascinating creatures of the ocean world algon the norhteaster coast of the United States and the Maritime Provinces of Canada.

Field Guide to the Birds of Argentina and the Southwest Atlantic

Author: Mark Pearman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472973100
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1429

Book Description
The ultimate field guide to the birds of Argentina, an indispensable companion for any traveller to the region. This spectacular new field guide is the ultimate reference to the birds of Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic, essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. It covers Argentina and all Fuegian and Hornean islands south to the Diego Ramírez Islands and east to the Falklands. More than 2,300 images illustrate 1,075 species, including all residents, migrants and most vagrants. This authoritative book includes 199 stunning colour plates, depicting every species and many distinct plumages and subspecies, including 28 endemics and 17 near-endemics. Concise text describes key identification features, status, range, habitats and voice, with up-to-date colour distribution maps for each species.

Birds of Melanesia

Author: Guy Dutson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408152460
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 451

Book Description
The perfect guide to the birds of Melanesia - New Caledonia, the Solomons, the Bismarcks and Vanuatu. Written by leading ornithologist, Guy Dutson, this new Helm Field Guide covers the species-rich Melanesia region of the south-west Pacific, from New Caledonia and the Solomons through the Bismarcks to Vanuatu. This is an increasingly popular destination for tours and travellers, and one that has never before had complete field-guide coverage. For anyone travelling to this far-flung Pacific region, this book is an indispensable birdwatching guide. Species accounts include 650 superb illustrations allied with concise written information to aid quick and accurate identification. The cover star is the Kagu, the region's most iconic bird species and a highly sought-after endemic of New Caledonia.

A Guide to the Birds of St Helena and Ascension Island

Author: Neil McCulloch
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ascension Island (Atlantic Ocean).
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
A guide that presents the varied origins of the birds on the two Atlantic islands, St Helena and Ascension. It contains background on the islands' history and biogeography, and illustrated species accounts.

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of the Cayman Islands

Author: Patricia E. Bradley
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408123649
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 295

Book Description
A stunning photographic showcase of the birds of the Cayman Islands.

Birds of the Canary Islands

Author: Eduardo Garcia-del-Rey
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147298322X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
An essential guide to birds of the Canary Islands, an area with an impressive range of species This comprehensive guide covers all bird species found in the Canary Islands, a group of beautiful islands that are home to endemics such as the Blue Chaffinch, and are one of the best places in the world to see a number of rare species. The book covers every species recorded in the Canary Islands, including vagrants. Included are 73 colour plates illustrating more than 300 species, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference. The concise text covers status, distribution, habitat, identification, voice and taxonomy. Also incorporated is an introduction with information on the geography and climate of the Canary Islands, plus habitats, birding sites and conservation.

Field Guide to the Birds of Chile

Author: Daniel E. Martínez Piña
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472969995
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 623

Book Description
The definitive guide to the birds of Chile. With its diverse range of habitats, Chile is one of the top birding destinations in South America and supports an interesting range of breeding and visiting birds, including the Chilean Tinamou, Juan Fernandez Firecrown and a number of other endemic species. This comprehensive field guide covers all of the species recorded in Chile, including vagrants; all are illustrated in superb detail, and feature every major plumage variation. Concise species accounts describe key identification features, status, range, habitat and voice, and accurate distribution maps are also provided for every species. Together, these elements make this the essential field guide to the birds of this fascinating and beautiful region.

Birds of Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands

Author: Roger Safford
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147297901X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
This major new field guide covers Madagascar and the Indian Ocean islands, including the Seychelles, Coromos and Mascarenes (Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues). The Malagasy region contains one of the most extraordinary concentrations of biodiversity in the world. Its recognition as a zoogeographic region in its own right has recently been confirmed and, all taxa combined, the region was found to hold the second most distinct assemblage of vertebrates in the world after the Australian region, despite being the smallest of them all. This new field guide in the Helm Field Guides series covers the whole of the Malagasy region, which comprises the unique island of Madagascar and the various islands and archipelagos of the Indian Ocean including the Seychelles, Comoros and Mascarenes (Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues). Every resident and migrant species is covered in full detail with a colour distibution map for each species. Vagrants are also treated in detail, but without maps. All species are illustrated on a beautiful series of 124 colour plates, with artwork from John Gale and Brian Small. Conveniently, the plates have been arranged so that all the key species of the various archipelagos are placed together in sections. This is a major work of reference on the birds of the region and will remain the standard text for many years to come.