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Zusatztext This excellent guide is the first to deal exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region... This has to be the field guide of choice for anyone visiting the islands. Informationen zum Autor Tony Clarke is the Canary Islands' top resident bird guide. 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 an acclaimed bird illustrator whose previous books include Birds of The Gambia and Senegal , and Birds of Melanesia . His work has also appeared in Birds of Seychelles (Helm Field Guides). Klappentext 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. Vorwort This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the spectacular birds of the Atlantic Islands. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Geography of the islands Climate of the islands Island habitats Ornithological history of the islands Birdwatching areas How to use this book Colour Plates Special Accounts Appendices Bibliography Index ...
