Oiseaux des îles de l'Océan Indien

By Chris Merkord

• June 2, 2015
Madagascar, Maurice, Réunion, Rodrigues, Seychelles, Comores Olivier Langrand; Ian Sinclair Delachaux et Niestle France http://www.delachauxetniestle.com/ouvrage/oiseaux-des-iles-de-l-ocean-indien/9782603020234

264 pages | 148 x 210 mm

 

Translated publisher's description:

 

This guide aims to allow observers to identify all the birds seen in this geographical area. It covers all breeding species and those visiting the area regularly and the occasional migrants, rare visitors, and introduced species that have established feral populations. The introductory section includes maps for each island, has a list of 209 endemic species, and provides guidance on the best places for observation. This identification guide provides a detailed description of each species addressing characteristics, behavior, preferred habitats, geographical distribution, current status, and vocalizations of the species.

• 502 species described including 209 endemics
  
• Maps for each island
  
• Guidance on the best places for observation
  
• 105 illustrated plates by one of the leading experts
  
French , Afrotropic, Indo-Malay, , Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Seychelles, No value 10/16/2014 9782603020234 No value