HABITATS OF AFRICA A FIELD GUIDE FOR BI

Behrens, Ken; Barnes, Keith; Campbell, Iain

ISBN 10: 0691244766 / ISBN 13: 9780691244761

Editore: Princeton University Press, 2025

Codice articolo NWUS9780691244761

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A richly illustrated field guide to all of Africa’s major habitats—packed with invaluable information to help you understand these habitats and their wildlife

With breathtaking wildlife and stunningly beautiful locales, Africa is a premier destination for birders, conservationists, ecotourists, and ecologists. This compact, easy-to-use guide provides an unparalleled treatment of the continent’s wonderfully diverse habitats. Incisive and up-to-date descriptions cover the unique features of each habitat, from geology and climate to soil and hydrology, and require no scientific background. Knowing the surrounding environment is essential to getting the most out of your travel experiences. Habitats of Africa offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them.

• Covers 85 major African habitats, including oceanic habitats
• Features hundreds of color photos of habitats and their wildlife, a wealth of helpful diagrams and illustrations, and a high-resolution distribution map for each land habitat
• Concise text provides all the information you need to identify and understand habitats anywhere in Africa quickly and accurately
• Discusses iconic and indicator species of birds, mammals, and plants
• Includes an in-depth section on habitat classification—invaluable for ecologists
• Representative habitat accounts include a feature describing what you can expect to see and experience there
• Formatted like a field guide for easy reference

Informazioni sull'autore: Ken Behrens is a professional nature guide whose books include (with Iain Campbell, Charley Hesse, and Phil Chaon) Habitats of the World (Princeton). Keith Barnes is a bird tour leader for Tropical Birding whose books include (with Ken Behrens) Wildlife of Madagascar (Princeton WILDGuides). Iain Campbell is a professional nature guide and habitat ecologist whose books include (with Phil Chaon and Ben Knoot) Habitats of North America (Princeton) and multiple bird guides.

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Titolo: HABITATS OF AFRICA A FIELD GUIDE FOR BI
Casa editrice: Princeton University Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: NEW