Birds of Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands (Helm Field Guides)
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (962 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1472924096 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is a major work of reference on the birds of the region and will remain the standard text for many years to come.. Its recognition as a zoogeographic region in its own right has recently been confirmed, and, all taxa combined, the region was found to hold the second most distinct assemblage of vertebrates in the world after the Australian region, despite being the smallest of them all. Conveniently, the plates have been arranged so that all the key species of the various archipelagos are placed together in sections. Every resident and migrant species is covered in full detail with a color distribution map for each species. Vagrants are also treated in detail, and all species are illustrated on a beautiful series of 124 color plates, with artwork from John Gale and Brian Small. The Malagasy region contains one of the most extraordinary concentrations of biodiversity in the world. This new field guide from the Helm Field Guides series covers the whole of the Malagasy region, which comprises the unique island of Madagascar and the various islands and archipelagos of the Indian Ocean,
Adrian Skerrett has lived and worked in Seychelles for much of his life.All three authors collectively have an unrivalled knowledge of the region's avifauna and have authored many publications on the birds of the Malagasy region.. He is currently CEO of IUCN's Washington, D.C., office.<
Was glad to have this book on a recent trip to Was glad to have this book on a recent trip to Madagascar.Positives:1) Beautiful illustrations of the birds2) The introduction is well written and gave a nice introduction to the geography and history of this unique island environment.3) I particularly enjoyed the introduction's history on the elephant bird.Negatives:1) The book's organization is challenging to understand but careful review of the introduction . Madagascar Birds. Robert Taylor Excellent book with a lot of great information!
A must-have for any globetrotting birders." - Wanderlust"A MUST have for anyone with an interest in the birds of the region!" - The Birdbooker Report. It's surely the best and most up-to-date bird field guide out there, with excellent discussions of topics beyond identification. "I was fortunate to have a pre-publication copy on my recent trip to Madagascar. Ridgely, Rainforest Trust"Twitchers bound for Madagascar can enjoy Helm Field Guides' new additions Helm's exquisite eye for detail and intricate illustrations - hitting that sweet spot be