Birds of the Gambia and Senegal (Helm Field Guides)

Birds of the Gambia and Senegal (Helm Field Guides)

by Clive Barlow (Author), Tim Wacher (Author), Tony Disley (Illustrator)

Synopsis

The Gambia is a top birding destination, combining a terrific diversity and concentration of species with a good tourist infrastructure. It is the perfect introduction to African birding. Numerous regional specialities guarantee enduring popularity with more experienced 'world-listers'. This is the standard field guide to one of the world's most popular and impressive birding regions. It is illustrated with 48 stunning colour plates, depicting each species in all its plumages. These plates are supplemented by useful line drawings and figures. The concise text has been exhaustively researched, and reflects the considerable field experience of the authors. It includes essential information on field identification, as well as voice, behaviour, habitat and distribution. The introduction provides an overview of the region's history, geography and ecology. The clear layout and practical format make this book ideal for use in the field.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 408
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Helm
Published: 16 Dec 2005

ISBN 10: 0713675497
ISBN 13: 9780713675498
Book Overview: Voted 'Best Bird Book of the Year' by the journal British Birds Best-selling field guide with sales of over 15,000 copies. Reprinted several times Covers over 660 species, including all breeding species, regular visitors and vagrants Colour plates facing concise text for quick reference First paperback edition with new cover and ISBN

Author Bio
Clive Barlow has been a resident in The Gambia for many years and is an authority on the birds of the region. Tim Wacher is a zoologist, working with the Zoological Society of London, specialising in the research of antelopes. He also lived in The Gambia for many years. Tony Disley is an acclaimed bird illustrator whose work has also appeared in the Birds of the Seychelles (Helm Field Guides).