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Birds Of Western And Central Africa (Princeton Illustrated Checklists)
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This Is The Only Pocket Guide To All The Species Of Bird Known To Inhabit Western And Central Africa. Ber Van Perlo Introduces More Than 1,500 Species Through 109 Expertly Rendered Fullcolor Plates And Concise, Easytoconsult Entries. The Territory Covered Is Vastnearly 2,500 Miles Down The Coast And Over 1,000 Miles Inland, Including Not Only Senegal, Nigeria, And The Democratic Republic Of Congo But All Or Part Of Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Cape Verde, The Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cte D'Ivoire, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guineabissau, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Prncipe, So Tom, Sierra Leone, And Togo.Characterized Mainly By Lowlands And The Coast But Also Some Mountainous Areas, The Region Is Home To A Tremendous Variety Of Species In Myriad Shapes, Sizes, And Colorsfrom Ostriches, Peacocks, And Flamingos To Raptors And Owls, From Cuckoos And Warblers To Parakeets, Parrots, Turacos, Weavers, Widows, And Woodpeckers. Numerous Major Wetlands Provide Homes For Herons, Storks, Ibises And Other Water Birds, Including Millions Of Migrants From Elsewhere In The World.The Plates Show All Plumages For Each Species Where These Differ, Including Male, Female, And Juvenile. Succinct Textual Entries On Each Species Appear On The Facing Pages, Providing Key Notes For Identification And Basic Information About Habitats And Voice. Distribution Maps Follow In The Next Section, And An Appendix Provides The French And Portuguese Names. Presenting The Most Essential, Uptodate Information In Convenient, Highly Portable Form, Birds Of Western And Central Africa Is The Definitive Guide For All Birders Planning Or Simply Pondering A Visit To The Region.The Only Field Guide To Illustrate And Describe Every Known Species Of Bird In Western And Central Africa, A Vast Area Stretching Nearly 2,500 Miles Down The Coast And Over 1,000 Miles Inland, From Mauritania And Senegal Southward To Nigeria All The Way To The Democratic Republic Of Congomore Than 1,500 Species Illustrated On 109 Fullcolor Platesall Plumages For Each Species Are Depicted, Including Male, Female, And Juveniletext For Each Species On Facing Pages, Describing Distinctive Traits, Habitat, And Voicedistribution Maps, Showing Range And Frequency, Further Aid Identificationcomprehensive, Concise, And Highly Portable
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Birds of Western and Central Africa'? A: This pocket guide focuses on all bird species known to inhabit Western and Central Africa, providing detailed information on over 1,500 species.
- Q: How many species are illustrated in this guide? A: The guide includes illustrations for more than 1,500 bird species across 109 full-color plates.
- Q: What types of birds does this guide cover? A: It covers a wide variety of birds, including raptors, owls, peacocks, flamingos, and many more, showcasing the rich diversity of the region.
- Q: Are all plumages for each species depicted? A: Yes, the guide illustrates all plumages for each species, which includes male, female, and juvenile variations.
- Q: What additional information does the guide provide for each species? A: Each species entry includes key identification notes, distinctive traits, habitat descriptions, and voice characteristics.
- Q: Does the guide include distribution maps? A: Yes, it features distribution maps that show the range and frequency of each species, aiding in identification.
- Q: Is this guide suitable for both beginners and experienced birders? A: Yes, the guide is designed to be accessible for both beginners and experienced birders, providing comprehensive yet concise information.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for field use.
- Q: When was 'Birds of Western and Central Africa' published? A: The guide was published on January 26, 2003.
- Q: What is the page count of this guide? A: The guide contains a total of 384 pages.