The Birds of Egypt and the Middle East
The Birds of Egypt and the Middle East

Author: Richard Hoath

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781649031242

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The essential field guide to the birds of Egypt and the Middle East by a leading naturalist, stunningly illustrated with full-color photography This compact, incisive photographic identification guide to 280 bird species in Egypt and the Middle East shows the region's most commonly seen, unique, and endemic species, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. Each bird species is illustrated with a high-quality full-color photograph, accompanied by a detailed description, which includes nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers biogeography, migration, bird topography, and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Egypt encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name as well as its status in each country and its global International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) status.

A Photographic Guide to Birds of Egypt and the Middle East
A Photographic Guide to Birds of Egypt and the Middle East

Author: David Cottridge

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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Over 250 species are included in this compact and easy-to-use guide to the birds of Egypt and the Middle East, with clear colour photographs, a regional distribution map and thumbnail silhouettes to help readers identify each species.

Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

Author: Frédéric Jiguet

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2017-03-21

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 0691172439

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The first comprehensive field guide to every bird species in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe—this includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once. The guide also covers hypothetical species—those that have a good chance of being recorded due to such factors as range expansion and changing weather patterns. The book's 2,200 stunning color photographs mean that every species is pictured, making field identification quick and easy. Succinct text covers key identification features, voice, habitat, and distribution, and distribution maps are provided for regular breeding species. Particular attention and details are given to help differentiate similar-looking species. Lavishly illustrated, up-to-date, and wide-ranging, Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is an essential field guide for every naturalist and birder. First comprehensive field guide to all species recorded in Europe: resident, winter visitor, common migrant, and rarity 860 species covered using 2,200 photographs Includes every species from North Africa and the Middle East to have occurred in Europe

Birds of the Middle East
Birds of the Middle East

Author: Jens Eriksen

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-01-20

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 1472986768

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The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of the Middle East. The Middle East has a wonderfully broad and diverse avifauna, featuring a host of wintering and passage migrants, enigmatic and sometimes colourful breeders, and even a few endemics that occur nowhere else. The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of the Middle East provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in the Middle East is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich slice of western Asia.

A Photographic Guide to Birds of Israel and the Middle East
A Photographic Guide to Birds of Israel and the Middle East

Author: David Cottridge

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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This text is a compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide suitable for any birdwatcher visiting Israel of travelling around the Middle East. The book features descriptions of 252 species, thumbnail silhouettes for ease of use, up-to-date tips and information on bird biology and behaviour.

Photographic Guide to the Birds of Japan and North-east Asia
Photographic Guide to the Birds of Japan and North-east Asia

Author: Tadao Shimba

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-05-16

Total Pages: 1820

ISBN-13: 1472947258

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A spectacular and lavish photographic guide to the birds of Japan, Korea, north-east China and the Russian Far East. Eastern Asia is blessed with a rich and spectacular avifauna, and all 520 regularly occurring species are featured in this spectacular and lavish new photographic guide to the region, covering Japan, northern China, North and South Korea and the Russian Far East. The concise text focuses on key identification criteria, and is accompanied by a distribution map for every species. The accompanying photographs, contributed by Japan's top bird photographers, form a stunning series that will allow both field identification and rich enjoyment at home afterwards. This beautiful book is a must-have for anyone interested in the birds of Asia.

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia

Author: Morten Strange

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9780691114958

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This beautiful guide depicts over 600 species in almost 700 color photographs, offering detailed descriptions of each bird's voice and habits. Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the rarest species.

Snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
Snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East

Author: Philippe Geniez

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2018-05-08

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0691172390

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This is a fully up-to-date and comprehensive photographic field guide to the snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Lavishly illustrated with 387 color photographs, it includes coverage of all 122 snake species found in these regions. The guide's detailed introduction discusses snake anatomy, biology, habitats and taxonomy. It also explores the health of snakes in captivity and conservation measures, and provides a succinct explanation of the chemical composition, physical effects and cultural uses of snake venom. Species accounts are arranged taxonomically and provide identification features, a description of the species' habitat and behavior and information about whether a snake is venomous. Abundant distribution maps describe each species' geographic variation and usual habitats. Clear photos aid identification and are supplemented with illustrations highlighting key anatomical features. A table of all species, country by country, is included at the back of the book. The first dedicated field guide on snakes to appear in many years, Snakes of Europe, North Africaand the Middle East will be indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about these unique reptiles. Highlights all 122 snake species found in the region Features 387 excellent photos supplemented with diagrams Reflects most recent classification and scientific research Provides each species' identification details, habitat, behavior and much more Includes distribution maps for all species

Field Guide to Birds of the United Arab Emirates
Field Guide to Birds of the United Arab Emirates

Author: Simon Aspinall

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-06-25

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1472986180

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This is the first dedicated field guide for the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is an increasingly popular tourist destination, with a good infrastructure for visitors. This new field guide is based on the bestselling Birds of the Middle East (2nd edition) and covers all the birds of these Gulf states. The new text written by Simon Aspinall and Richard Porter is specific to the Gulf, and new maps are provided for all breeding birds and regular visitors. The plates are recomposed from Birds of the Middle East, with three extra plates of introduced species.

The Birds of Egypt
The Birds of Egypt

Author: Steven M. Goodman

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 551

ISBN-13: 9780198576440

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This is the first comprehensive reference book on the birds of Egypt. It draws on an extensive body of literature and unpublished reports, and is intended for professional ornithologists, bird-watchers, or anyone interested in the natural history of Egypt. Introductory sections discuss the history of Egyptian ornithology, geography, biotic communities, hunting, conservation, and changes in the environment. The main body of the text describes the breeding distributions and seasons, movements, and migratory routes of the 421 species known from the country. The book is illustrated by range maps of most of the breeding species, numerous maps of the origins of Eurasian migrants occurring in Egypt, and six paintings. Official and regional Egyptian bird names are published for the first time both in Arabic script and transliterated form. A gazetteer of all localities mentioned in the text, an extensive bibliography, and indexes are included. This is certain to remain the standard reference work on the birds of Egypt for some time.