Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands: Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde

by Tony Clarke, Chris Orgill (Illustrator), Tony Disley (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472982889
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	11/12/2020
Series:	Helm Field Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
File size:	17 MB
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About the Author

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).

Table of Contents

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