This comprehensive guide details all bird species found within the Canary Islands, a region renowned for its unique endemic populations, such as the Blue Chaffinch, and its status as a premier location for observing rare avian species. The publication offers extensive coverage of every species recorded in the archipelago, including occasional vagrants, providing essential information for ornithologists and birdwatchers alike.
The manual is structured for efficient reference, featuring 73 color plates that illustrate over 300 species, with accompanying text on facing pages. Concise descriptions cover the status, distribution, habitat, identification features, vocalizations, and taxonomy of each bird. An introductory section further enhances understanding by detailing the geography, climate, habitats, prime birding locations, and conservation efforts relevant to the Canary Islands.
This new and comprehensive guide covers all bird species found in the Canary Islands, a group of beautiful islands that are home for endemics such as the Blue Chaffinch, and are one of the best places in the world to see a number of rare species.
· Covers every species recorded in the Canary Islands, including vagrants.
· 73 colour plates illustrating more than 300 species, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference.
· Concise text covering status, distribution, habitat, identification, voice and taxonomy.
· Introduction includes information on the geography and climate of the Canary Islands, plus habitats, birding sites and conservation.
Author: Garcia-del-Rey, Eduardo
Publisher: Helm
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Birds of the Canary Islands
Pages: 00224 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2018-02-08
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781472941558
Category: Nature : Animals - Birds
Category: Nature : Birdwatching Guides
This new and comprehensive guide covers all bird species found in the Canary Islands, a group of beautiful islands that are home for endemics such as the Blue Chaffinch, and are one of the best places in the world to see a number of rare species.
· Covers every species recorded in the Canary Islands, including vagrants.
· 73 colour plates illustrating more than 300 species, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference.
· Concise text covering status, distribution, habitat, identification, voice and taxonomy.
· Introduction includes information on the geography and climate of the Canary Islands, plus habitats, birding sites and conservation.
Author: Garcia-del-Rey, Eduardo
Publisher: Helm
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Birds of the Canary Islands
Pages: 00224 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2018-02-08
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781472941558
Category: Nature : Animals - Birds
Category: Nature : Birdwatching Guides
