An authoritative pocket guide to the birds of Spain. From rollers to bee-eaters, bustards and coursers to larks, nightjars, buntings and wallcreepers, Spain is recognised as one of Europe's top destinations for birdwatching. This photographic guide for general wildlife-watchers by naturalist James Lowen and Spanish photographer Carlos Bocos Gonzalez covers the 300 birds most likely to be seen on any visit to the country, with detailed text and superb photography, selected to highlight key identification criteria. Pocket-sized and portable, Birds of Spain is the perfect companion for any wildlife-watching tourist or traveller keen to recognise the birds that they see.
The definitive photographic guide to the avifauna of Spain. Spain is recognised as one of Europe's richest birdwatching destinations, one that offers a host of regional specialities. It includes famous birding hotspots such as the vast Coto Doñana wetlands, mountainous areas such as the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa, the Mediterranean oak forests of the south, the migration crossroads of the Strait of Gibraltar and the plains of Extremadura. Completely revised and updated, this new version of Birds of Spain provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region, from the Hoopoe to the Golden Eagle. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to aid identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Spain is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor to this spectacular and bird-rich country.
The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Borneo. The world's third largest island, divided between three countries - Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei - Borneo is home to some of the oldest rainforests in the world, estimated to be 140 millions years old, and an avifauna of around 600 recorded bird species. It is a haven for birdwatchers and a frontrunning biodiversity hotspot. A range of habitats contributes to a diverse and exciting birdlife, which features colourful forest dwellers, mighty canopy dwelling hornbills, soaring raptors, as well as a host of charismatic endemics species and subspecies confined to this unique and special island. This guide is the perfect companion for any wildlife-savvy visitor to the island. It includes superb photography of more than 300 commonly encountered species, including all endemics and many subspecies. Concise text, covering key information on identification, habitat and distribution, and the best birdwatching sites, accompanies the photos to guide identification.
An authoritative pocket guide to the birds of Spain. From rollers to bee-eaters, bustards and coursers to larks, nightjars, buntings and wallcreepers, Spain is recognised as one of Europe's top destinations for birdwatching. This photographic guide for general wildlife-watchers by naturalist James Lowen and Spanish photographer Carlos Bocos Gonzalez covers the 300 birds most likely to be seen on any visit to the country, with detailed text and superb photography, selected to highlight key identification criteria. Pocket-sized and portable, Birds of Spain is the perfect companion for any wildlife-watching tourist or traveller keen to recognise the birds that they see.
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