This volume is the first of a set of seven which, when complete, will cover the entire avifauna of Africa, one of the most varied and interesting in the world. While many regional guides to African birds exist, this will be the first comprehensive guide to the bird life of the continent as a whole, including North Africa. The entire set covers all species of birds found in Africa, including migrants from the Palearctic and vagrants. Resident birds are described in full detail, with sections on their range and status, description, field characters, voice, general behaviour, food and breeding biology. Visitors are also given extensive coverage, with emphasis on their status and behaviour within Africa. These volumes are sure to be acclaimed as the authority on the avifauna of Africa for many years to come. The quality of the text and the beauty of the plates will assure them pride of place on the shelves of ornithologists and bird-watchers everywhere. Indeed, anyone with an interest in natural history or ecology will find here a source of much interest and enjoyment.
- ISBN10 0121373010
- ISBN13 9780121373016
- Publish Date 29 May 1986
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 13 February 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Poyser
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 521
- Language English
- URL https://press.princeton.edu/titles/7451.html