Helm Field Guides - Birds of Wesern Africa

This major new guide covers all of the birds of West Africa, from Mauritania and Senegal east to Chad and south to Congo. It gives detailed descriptions of over 1,300 species, from ostriches to falcons and from parrots to plovers. The 266 colour plates contain more than 3,000 illustrations, and each entry describes the voice, behaviour, habitat, distribution, migration patterns and conservation status of the species. This is the authoritative handbook for one of the world's richest birding destinations. Title Page Copyright Contents Acknowledgements How to Use This Book Area Covered Species Accounts Plates Maps Taxonomy and Nomenclature Author’s Note Topography, Climate and Habitats Topography Climate Main Habitats Restricted-Range Species and Endemic Bird Areas Taxonomy: Some Definitions Organisations Bird Topography Glossary Abbreviations and Symbols Species Accounts Potential Species References French Index English and Scientific Index Quick Index to the Main Groups of Birds