Birds of the Gambia and Senegal by Clive Barlow
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.
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).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780713675498 |
| ISBN 10 | 0713675497 |
| Title | Birds of the Gambia and Senegal |
| Author | Clive Barlow |
| Series | Helm Field Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2005-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 408 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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