Birds of Kenya & Northern Tanzania
- ISBN-10
- 0713675500
- ISBN-13
- 9780713675504
- Category
- Birds
- Pages
- 576
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated
- Authors
- David J. Pearson, Donald A. Turner, Dale Allen Zimmerman
Description
This field guide is an abridged edition of the very successful Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzaniawritten by the same authors. It covers all 1089 bird species known from the region, including vagrants. This book combines the format and detailed treatment of the larger version with the convenience of a field guide. All the species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for nearly every species. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of these countries.
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