Field Guide to the Birds of Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Roger Safford author Mr Adrian Skerrett author Mr Frank Hawkins author John Gale illustrator Mr Brian Small illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:17th Dec '15
Should be back in stock very soon
This major new field guide covers Madagascar and the Indian Ocean islands, including the Seychelles, Coromos and Mascarenes (Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues).
The ultimate field guide to birds of Madagascar, the Seychelles, Comoros and Mascarene Islands.
The Malagasy region contains one of the most extraordinary concentrations of biodiversity in the world, and a diverse avifauna rich with exciting endemic taxa; birds such as vangas, mesites and asities live nowhere else. This guide covers the whole of the Malagasy region, which comprises both Madagascar and the various islands and archipelagos of the Indian Ocean including the Seychelles, Comoros and Mascarenes – Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues – all of which host their own endemics and large seabird colonies.
Every species in the region is covered in full detail, with a colour distibution map for resident and migrant birds. All species are illustrated on a spectacular series of 124 colour plates by leading bird artists John Gale and Brian Small, with concise species text opposite the plates. The species are arranged to keep the key species of the various archipelagos together in sections.
This major work of is a stunning combination of scholarship and beauty. Authoritative yet pocket-friendly, it's an essential addition to the backpack of any visiting naturalist or birdwatcher, anywhere in the region.
This guide really does set the new standard for the region, which I yearn to visit again, having now seen the species and forms I missed represented so well within its covers. * Birdwatch *
The aim of this book is "to enable observers to identify every bird that they might reasonably expect to see in the tropical south-western Indian Ocean". This has been achieved with distinction. There is no doubt that this is a significant work and an indispensable guide for visitors – it is small enough to fit in all jackets and to survive the wet landings on some of the islands. * The Biologist *
Birders bound for ... Madagascar can enjoy Helm Field Guides' new additions ... Helm's exquisite eye for detail and intricate illustrations - hitting that sweet spot between art and practicality - make these welcome additions. A must-have for any globetrotting birders. * Wanderlust *
All in all, this is clearly an excellent field guide. It is significantly better than the other recent guide to the region (Sinclair & Langrand 2013) and should undoubtedly be your first choice when visiting Madagascar or any of the other Indian Ocean islands. * Bulletin of the African Bird Club *
A beautifully illustrated, cleverly designed, and compact book—and, most importantly, a scientifically accurate one. This guide will prove essential to any resident or visiting birder and will, I am sure, long be recognized as the region's gold standard. * The Condor *
ISBN: 9781472924094
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 599g
336 pages