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Birds of the Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia and Socotra: Helm Field Guides

Autor Nigel Redman Ilustrat de Brian Small, John Gale Autor Terry Stevenson, John Fanshawe
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 20 noi 2011
This is the second edition of the first field guide to the birds of this fascinating region, and a companion to Birds of East Africa by two of the same authors. The Horn of Africa has the highest endemism of any region in Africa, and around 70 species are found nowhere else in the world. Many of these are confined to the isolated highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea, but a large number of larks specialise in the arid parts of Somalia and adjoining eastern Ethiopia, whilst the island of Socotra has its own suite of endemic species. The region is also an important migration route and wintering site for many Palearctic birds. Over 200 magnificent plates by John Gale and Brian Small illustrate every species that has ever occurred in the five countries covered by the guide, and the succinct text covers the key identification criteria. Special attention is paid to the voices of the species, and over 1000 up-to-date colour distribution maps are included. This guide is an essential companion for birders visiting the region.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781408157350
ISBN-10: 1408157357
Pagini: 512
Ilustrații: 213 colour plates
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.9 kg
Ediția:2 Revised edition
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Helm
Seria Helm Field Guides

Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Over 1000 species fully illustrated and described

Notă biografică

Nigel Redman is a publisher and bird tour leader who has visited eastern Africa more than 20 times. He is also co-author (with Simon Harrap) of Where to Watch Birds in Britain.Terry Stevenson and John Fanshawe are the authors of the Helm Field Guide Birds of East Africa, and between them have over 50 years experience in leading bird tours and conducting conservation work in the region.

Cuprins

IntroductionAcknowledgementsHow to use this book:- The plates- Species accounts- Abbreviations- Maps- Taxonomy and nomenclatureBird identification:- Learning to identify birds- Individual variation- MoultBird topographyGlossaryGeography, climates and habitatsImportant bird areasOrganisations and websites Species accounts Checklist of the birds of the Horn of AfricaAppendix 1: Species endemic to the Horn of AfricaAppendix 2: Hypothetical speciesAppendix 3: Large white-headed gulls References and further readingIndexQuick index to the main groups of birds

Recenzii

The authors and publishers are to be congratulated on bringing out this second edition only two years after the first, showing their dedication to keeping it up to date.

Descriere

This long-awaited guide is a much-needed addition to the literature on African birds and an essential companion for birders visiting the region.