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Chamberlain s Birds of the Indian Ocean Islands: Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion, Rodrigues, Seychelles and the Comores
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This book describes the bird life of the region embracing Madagascar, the Seychelles group, the Comoros and the Mascarenes (comprising Mauritius, Reunion and Rodrigues) a region that hosts nearly 400 species, many endemic. All are fully described, giving ID features, preferred habitats, status, calls, distribution maps and fullcolor illustrations. The book includes useful guidetype maps and practical birding tips.The 70+ superb plates are by Norman Arlott, Hilary Burn, Peter Hayman and Ian Lewington among the worlds leading bird artists. Birds of the Indian Ocean Islands is the comprehensive guide to the bird life of a region that embraces Madagascar, the Seychelles group, the Comoros and the Mascarenes (comprising Mauritius, Reunion and Rodrigues). Together, these magical islands and the warm surrounding ocean host a total of nearly 400 regularly encountered species, many of them endemic to the area.All bird species of the region are fully described, giving identification features, preferred habitats, current status and vocalization. Accurate distribution maps accompany all species. Fullcolor illustrations show diagnostic plumage features. A special chapter, incorporating useful guidetype maps, discusses the practicalities of birding in the regions main locations.
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- Q: What topics does 'Chamberlain's Birds of the Indian Ocean Islands' cover? A: The book covers the bird life of Madagascar, the Seychelles, the Comoros, and the Mascarenes, detailing nearly 400 species, many of which are endemic to the region.
- Q: Who is the author of this bird guide? A: The author of 'Chamberlain's Birds of the Indian Ocean Islands' is Olivier Langrand.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features over 70 full-color illustrations created by renowned bird artists, including Norman Arlott and Ian Lewington.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginner bird watchers? A: Yes, the book includes practical birding tips and guide-type maps, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced bird watchers.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 263 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Chamberlain's Birds of the Indian Ocean Islands' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2013.
- Q: Are there distribution maps for the bird species? A: Yes, the book includes accurate distribution maps for all bird species described.
- Q: What makes this book a comprehensive guide? A: It provides full descriptions, identification features, preferred habitats, status, calls, and illustrations for nearly 400 bird species in the Indian Ocean Islands.
- Q: Is the book in mint condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as mint.