Wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands
A Photographic Field Guide to Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Butterflies and Dragonflies
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2018
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-17076-3 (ISBN)
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-17076-3 (ISBN)
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
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
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).
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
| Erscheinungsdatum | 24.04.2018 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Wildlife Explorer Guides |
| Verlagsort | New Jersey |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 149 x 210 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
| Reiseführer ► Europa ► Spanien | |
| Reisen ► Reiseführer ► Welt / Arktis / Antarktis | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-691-17076-2 / 0691170762 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-691-17076-3 / 9780691170763 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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