A Guide to the Birds of Western Africa

By Nik Borrow and Ron Demey

This is a major new guide covering the birds of all western African countries, from Senegal and southern Mauritania east to Chad and the Central African Republic and south to Congo. No other field guide covers this region exclusively and in such comprehensive depth.

A Guide to the Birds of Western Africa describes 1,285 species, representing the entire avifauna of the region. There are 147 original color plates, all painted by the same leading illustrator, comprising over 3,000 figures and depicting almost all the species described. The detailed species accounts cover all identification criteria, including differences between similar species, voice, habits, habitat, breeding, distribution, and status. The text also features color distribution maps for over 1,100 species, and numerous line drawings illustrate particular aspects of behavior and identification.

Both authors have gained extensive field experience over many years in western Africa. Their knowledge and expertise shines through in this outstanding guide to one of the world's most exciting birding regions.

Comprehensive coverage of all 1,285 species found in the region
23 separate countries and territories covered
Clear and authoritative text detailing differences between similar species, voice, habits, habitat, breeding, distribution, and status
Over 3,000 original color illustrations, depicting all key plumages
Concise plate captions summarizing key identification pointers
Numerous line drawings illustrating specific aspects of identification and behavior
More than 1,100 color distribution maps

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691095205
• ISBN13: 9780691095202
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 4.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 7.4" x 9.3"