Wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands (häftad)
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Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
224
Utgivningsdatum
2018-05-15
Upplaga
Flexibound
Förlag
Princeton University Press
Originalspråk
English
Illustratör/Fotograf
600 col Illus
Illustrationer
600 color illus. 284 maps.
Dimensioner
211 x 147 x 18 mm
Vikt
499 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9780691170763

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Wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands (häftad)

Wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands

A Photographic Field Guide to Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Butterflies and Dragonflies

av John Bowler
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Häftad Engelska, 2018-05-15
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This beautifully illustrated photographic field guide is the first to focus on the identification of the fascinating, diverse and unique wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands--featuring the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are most likely to be seen. Richly illustrated introductory sections cover the key wildlife sites to visit on each of the islands and provide an overview of the islands' geography, climate, habitat types and current conservation efforts. Stunning colour photographs highlight the key identification features of each species, and the accompanying text covers status, habitat preference, behaviour and, where appropriate, calls. The guide also features an up-to-date distribution map for each species. Complete with an attractive, user-friendly design, this is a must-have guide for all visitors to these magical islands. A beautifully designed and illustrated photographic field guide to the wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands Highlights the islands' unique native species and their conservation status Covers all birds, land and marine mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are likely to be seen Features richly illustrated introductory sections on key sites to visit on each of the islands, covering their geography, climate, habitats and conservation Includes distribution maps for all species, as well as information on occurrence, status, habitat preference, behaviour and calls
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"This superbly illustrated photographic field guide packs a great deal into a relatively slim package with all the essential species covered. . . . It's hard to see how it could be bettered."---Matthew Merrit, Birdwatching Magazine

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John Bowler is a conservation officer on the island of Tiree in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. He is the author of a number of field guides, including Wildlife of Seychelles (Princeton WILDGuides).

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction 4 The geography and climate of Madeira and the Canary Islands 5 Habitats 10 Conservation 18 Main wildlife sites 20 Wildlife-watching tips 28 Species Accounts Birds 30 Mammals: Marine 140 Mammals: Land 153 Mammals: Bats 159 Reptiles and amphibians 164 Dragonflies and damselflies 183 Butterflies 192 Rare birds of the region 212 Further reading and websites 213 Photographic and artwork credits 214 Scientific, Spanish and Portuguese names 217 Index 222