This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. It covers all resident, migrant & vagrant species found in Macaronesia which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores & Cape Verde. Over 450 species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages & major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits & 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 & study the avifauna of this region. The Atlantic Islands shelter a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small & vulnerable ranges. ...

This field guide covers all species occurring in the West Indies. It uses the plates from Birds of the West Indies”, with concise text on facing pages covering all aspects of field identification. Aimed at experienced birders & interested laypersons alike, this guide is a lightweight & easy-to-use field guide to the spectacular West Indian avifauna.” ...

This new field guide uses all of the plates from Birds of Western Africa, with a concise, authoritative text on facing pages, to create a conveniently-sized, lightweight field reference covering all 1285 species found in the region. The book also has an updated colour distribution map for each species, conveniently placed on interleaved pages within the colour plates. A number of new images have been painted for this new field guide & several of the plates have been replaced. This is the first comprehensive field guide to cover the birds of this exciting region, & will enable birders to identify any species found in any of the countries covered. Birds of Western Africa (Helm, 2001) was the first single-volume guide to cover all species of this region, which comprises all countries from Senegal & southern Mauritania east to Chad & the Central African Republic & south to Congo. ...

This field guide covers the avifauna of western North America using detailed artworks, maps & text. Lighter than the original North American Bird Guide, the book is designed to be suitable for regular field use & has a fully integrated format allowing quick & easy reference. ...

Ranging from the largest terrestrial carnivore, the Polar Bear, & hyper-predatory wild cats, to the tiny Least Weasel that can squeeze through a wedding ring, the true carnivores
- order Carnivora
- include some of the world's most charismatic, admired, feared & spectacular creatures. The first comprehensive guide to every terrestrial species, this book profiles all 250 of the world's carnivores. A detailed account for each species describes key identification characteristics, distribution & habitat, behaviour, feeding ecology, social patterns, life-history statistics, conservation & the latest on classification, including some unexpected discoveries. Eighty-six magnificent specially commissioned colour plates by top wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett depict each species, with subspecies & colour variations shown for many. There are line drawings of skulls (230) & footprints (110), as well as black-&-white sketches depicting the behaviour of specific species (45). This is an essential reading for anyone interested in wildlife
- appeals to travellers, wildlife enthusiasts, mammal students, conservation planners & specialists. The countries with many of the most spectacular carnivores are of key importance as ecotourism destinations. Expanding local markets as wildlife conservation assumes greater prominence locally.


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”A ground-breaking identification guide.. . the perfect marriage of artistic excellence, deep knowledge &, dare I say it, of scientists` genuine affection.” BRETT WESTWOODThis brand new illustrated field guide covers all 47 species of ladybird occurring in the British Isles in a handy & easy-to-use format. Twenty-seven species are colourful & conspicuous & easily recognised as ladybirds; the remaining species are more challenging, but the clear illustrations & up-to-date text in this guide will help to break down the identification barriers. A useful introduction provides an overview of ladybird ecology, tips on studying & recording, & suggested sites for finding ladybirds. The main part of the book comprises detailed species texts, covering field characters, food, habitats, suggested survey methods, ranges, conservation statuses & distribution trends. An illustrated at-a-glance identification guide & helpful pointers for differentiating similar-looking species are also included. With 102 colour photographs & 47 distribution maps, combined with Richard Lewington`s peerless artwork, this is the definitive guide to one of our most cherished & charismatic insect groups. ...

Of the world`s 4 000 to 4 500 mammal species, about 1 100 occur in Africa. In this updated & revised edition of Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa, authors Chris & Tilde Stuart concentrate on the more visible & easily distinguished larger mammal species, plus some of the more frequently seen smaller mammals. In all, over 400 colour photographs, combined with concise, pertinent information highlighting the diagnostic features of each species, provide a comprehensive source of information on each mammal. The latest information has been incorporated & the distribution maps have been revised to reflect the most up-to-date habitat & distribution patterns for each species. A new feature is the inclusion of the mammals` skulls, grouped together at the back of the book. To aid the reader, colour coding & symbols indicating the habitat & activity period serve as a quick reference to the various mammal groups. ...

This is the first comprehensive identification guide to the rich Mediterranean flora of the Algarve region of southern Portugal, including the Cape St. Vincent Peninsula National Park, an area of immense botanical importance with numerous endemic & rare species. The Algarve is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe (it receives more than 7 million tourists per annum), & this guide is the essential companion for wildlife tourists, & the first comprehensive easy-to-use identification guide to its wild flowers. Information is provided on where & when to see plants with information on their habitat & vegetation types. In addition rare & unusual plants of the region are highlighted, including orchids & parasitic plants. With over 1, 000 species descriptions, the book is abundantly illustrated throughout with over 650 stunning colour photographs, 780 line drawings & distribution maps. ...

The ever-popular subject of trees is covered in this fantastic field guide which

Includes:: more than 150 species

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This field guide to the trees of Southern Africa covers Approx. 900 of the species found in the region. The trees are grouped into sections according to leaf shape, & each section is identified by a line drawing of the ”leaf group”. Each species is illustrated by photographs of the diagnostic tree parts, which may include flowers, fruit, bark, or a combination of these. Concise descriptions of each tree are written with an emphasis on identification & the authors provide additional information on medicinal & other uses of the tree parts where it may be of interest to the reader. ...