The Horn of Africa has the highest endemism of any region in Africa, & around 70 species are found nowhere else in the world. Many of these are confined to the isolated highlands of Ethiopia & Eritrea, but a large number of larks specialise in the arid parts of Somalia & adjoining eastern Ethiopia, whilst the island of Socotra has its own suite of endemic species. The region is also an important migration route & wintering site for many Palearctic birds. This is the first field guide to the birds of this fascinating region, & a companion to Birds of East Africa by two of the same authors. Over 200 magnificent plates by John Gale & Brian Small illustrate every species that has ever occurred in the five countries covered by the guide, & the succinct text covers the key identification criteria. Special attention is paid to the voices of the species, & over 1000 up-to-date colour distribution maps are included. This long-awaited guide is a much-needed addition to the literature on African birds & an essential companion for birders visiting the region. ...

Birds of the Indian Ocean islands is a comprehensive guide to the bird life of Madagascar, the Seychelles, the Comoros, & the Mascarenes
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This new field guide is based on the authors` groundbreaking Birds of the Indian Subcontinent (1998) & covers all the bird species found in India, Pakistian, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & the Maldives. The plates face the descriptions & maps for quick at-a-glance reference. Many of the plates have been repainted for this edition & a number of new species added. This guide also provides tables, summarising identification features of particularly difficult groups such as nightjars, warblers & rosefinches. ...

Birds of the Masai Mara is a remarkably beautiful photographic guide featuring the bird species likely to be encountered by visitors to the popular Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. With an eye-catching layout, easy-to-use format, & no-jargon approach, the book contains more than 300 stunning photographs covering over 200 species of birds & is accessible & informative, rather than purely identification-based. A handy, brief introduction provides visitors with background on the habitats of the national park, & the guide`s habitat-based approach makes it simple to identify any bird species according to where it is found. Based on the firsthand experiences of the author, Birds of the Masai Mara is an ideal companion to all those visiting the national reserve & to bird aficionados interested in learning more about the region. ...

Covering all the species of birds occurring in the areas bordering the Mediterranean, this guide is illustrated throughout with stunning ...

Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is one of the world`s most famous wildlife regions. Birds of the Serengeti is a groundbreaking & essential photographic guide, featuring more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in the Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This easy-to-use guide

Includes:: 480 dazzling color photos, an attractive & handy layout, & informative & accessible text that discusses interesting behaviors & provides insights into species background. Rich in detail, this indispensable volume uses a habitat-based approach, making it simple for everyone--from the novice to the experienced birdwatcher--to locate diverse birds in this fascinating area of the world. Looks at more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in Tanzania`s Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, & Speke Gulf Features major plumage variations Habitat-based approach Informative & accessible text

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This well-illustrated volume covers the passerines of Singapore, peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand & the tip of Tenasserim (Burma) with their associated island archipelagos. David Wells' historically complete accounts draw on a full range of recent field & museum research. Over 380 species are described, including topics such as systematics, distribution, plumage, biometrics, status, habitat, food & foraging, voice, behaviour, breeding biology, moult & conservation. Along with an accompanying volume, on nonpasserine species, it brings together the most complete modern summery of field survey work & other research on all the birds found in the peninsula. Volume 1 & Volume 2 available as a shrinkwrapped set: 0 7136 7483 0 GBP99 ...

From Grand Bahama Island in the north to Grenada in the south, this is an identification guide to the birds of a popular tourist destination renowned for the variety & diversity of its birdlife. The West Indies include the Bahama Islands, the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico), & the Lesser Antilles (Anguilla, Nevis & St Kitts, Martinique, St Lucia, Barbados, Grenadines, St Vincent). It is a tropical avifaunal region which

Includes:: such species as the tiny bee hummingbird, parrots, honey-creepers & todies. Every species found in the area is illustrated in every plumage in which they can be seen in the wild. The accompanying text concentrates on the specific characteristics & appearance of each species that allow identification in the field, including voice & distribution maps.

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This is a compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any birdwatcher visiting Jamaica & the islands of the West Indies. It provides comprehensive coverage of 252 species of birds that inhabit the islands of the West Indies, with detailed descriptions & a colour photograph for each species.

Includes:: thumbnail family silhouettes, a regional distribution map, up-to-date tips on the best birding localities, & an index of local bird names.

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Birds 365 gives this perennially popular subject the 365 treatment: ornithologist & conservationist Philippe J. Dubois presents a day in the life A” of a different species of bird in each entry, describing the behaviors, habitats & migrations of each one. The stunning images of birds in action, taken by some of the best avian photographers in the world, illustrate the text beautifully. The birds represented here are a truly global group, ranging across Europe, Asia, Africa & North & South America. Included in the book are passerines, waterfowl, raptors & everything in between. In addition to scientific information about each species that helps the reader identify its distinctive characteristics, Dubois gives insight into the bird`s relationship with its human neighbours. ...