Birds of the Atlantic Islands, Vol. 4: History of the Birds of the Cape Verde Islands
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Photographs And Text Introduce Instruments And Techniques Developed By Space Scientists That Have Benefitted Such Varied Areas As Medicine, Weather Forecasting, Waste Disposal, And Photography. V. 1. A History Of The Birds Of The Canary Islands And Of The Salvages.--v. 2. A History Of The Birds Of Madeira, The Desertas, And The Porto Santo Islands.--v. 3. A History Of The Birds Of The Azores.--v. 4. History Of The Birds Of The Cape Verde Islands. Illustrated In Colour By D.m. Reid-henry. Vols. 2-4 By D.a. Bannerman And W.m. Bannerman. Vol. 3 Illustrated By D.m. Reid-henry And G. Lodge; V. 4 Illustrated By D.m. Reid-henry And P.a. Clancey.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the avian biodiversity and historical distribution of bird species native to the Cape Verde Islands. David Armitage Bannerman and W. Mary Bannerman utilize extensive field observations and historical records to document the ornithological landscape of the archipelago. The text provides a comprehensive taxonomic framework for identifying species within the specific environmental constraints of the Cape Verde region.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed taxonomic descriptions of bird species found in the Cape Verde Islands
- Historical context regarding the discovery and documentation of island avian populations
- Color illustrations by D.M. Reid-Henry and P.A. Clancey
Scope Limits
- This volume is limited to the Cape Verde Islands and does not cover the Canary Islands, Madeira, or the Azores
- The text focuses on historical and descriptive ornithology rather than modern molecular genetics
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this series as a foundational reference for the study of Macaronesian ornithology. Readers frequently note the high level of detail in the species accounts and the historical significance of the illustrations provided in the text.
Page Count:
458
Publication Date:
1968-01-01
Publisher:
Oliver & Boyd
ISBN-10:
0050018027
ISBN-13:
9780050018026
Science
Nature
Natural history
Reference
Foreign Study
Ornithology
Zoology
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