Handbook of the Birds of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa: The Birds of the Western Palearctic, Vol. 2: Hawks to Bustards
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Review"fine work on the three fascinating groups (all Old World) of desert and steppe birds... A book for bird watcher, taxonomist, and behavioral scientist alike - and for bird book collectors."--Bird Watcher's Digest, March/April 1992
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THE THESIS
This volume serves as a comprehensive taxonomic and behavioral reference for the avian species inhabiting the Western Palearctic region. Stanley Cramp, a distinguished ornithologist, synthesized decades of field observations and scientific data to provide a definitive resource for researchers and enthusiasts. The text establishes a rigorous framework for identifying and understanding the life cycles of specific bird families, ranging from raptors to ground-dwelling species.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed taxonomic classification for species ranging from Hawks to Bustards.
- Comprehensive behavioral analysis including migration patterns, breeding habits, and vocalizations.
- High-resolution illustrations and distribution maps for each species covered.
- Primary source data derived from extensive field studies across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and ornithologists recognize this series as a foundational reference for the study of Western Palearctic birds. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the exhaustive nature of the data provided for each species.
Page Count:
695
Publication Date:
1980-04-17
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019857505X
ISBN-13:
9780198575054
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