Birds of the Lesser Antilles
Description
A portable yet authoritative guide to more than 300 of the most commonly seen birds of the Lesser Antilles.
The Lesser Antilles – incorporating the nations of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, along with numerous dependencies – are rich in birdlife. It is a magical region for a naturalist to explore, with endemic parrots, orioles, thrushes, warblers and more.
The perfect companion for any wildlife-savvy visitor to the islands, Birds of the Lesser Antilles includes superb photography of more than 200 commonly encountered species across the islands, including all endemics and many subspecies.
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. This is the ideal guide for birdwatchers visiting these spectacular and bird-rich islands.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Birdlife on the Lesser Antilles
Bird Conservation
Maps of the Region
Key Birdwatching Habitats
Key Birdwatching Sites on Each Island
Species Accounts
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Photo Credits
Index
Product details
| Published | 07 Jul 2022 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781472989604 |
| Imprint | Helm |
| Illustrations | More than 400 photos |
| Series | Helm Wildlife Guides |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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