Wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands : A Photographic Field Guide to Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Butterflies and Dragonflies / John Bowler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bowler, John, author.

Series:

Wildlife Explorer Guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animals--Canary Islands--Identification.

Animals.

Animals--Madeira Islands--Identification.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

1st edition.

Place of Publication:

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2018]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

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 IslandsHighlights the islands' unique native species and their conservation statusCovers all birds, land and marine mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are likely to be seenFeatures richly illustrated introductory sections on key sites to visit on each of the islands, covering their geography, climate, habitats and conservationIncludes distribution maps for all species, as well as information on occurrence, status, habitat preference, behaviour and calls

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Introduction

The geography and climate of Madeira and the Canary Isles

Habitats

Conservation

Main wildlife sites

Wildlife-watching tips

Species Accounts

Rare birds of the region

Further reading and websites

Photographic and artwork credits

Scientific, Spanish and Portuguese names

Index

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 08. Jul 2019)

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781400889266

140088926X

OCLC:

1025298960