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The Atlas of Southern African Birds, Including Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland a
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Author Name:
Harrison, J.A.; Allan, D.G.; Underhill, L.G.; et al.
Format:
Hardcover
Status:
Out of print
Item Code: R11151
Price: $475.00
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This is a major work covering the breeding and non-breeding birds of the Southern African sub-region. Published in two volumes, Volume One includes introductory chapters describing methodology and the 'avi'-geography of the region, with habitat photos, and coverage of the non-passerines, while Volume Two covers the passerines. Some 900 species are covered in total, including 200 vagrants, with detailed species accounts, maps and statistics for at least 500 species. Conservation issues are discussed for most species. '...sets new standards in its scope and in its methods...it will come to be valued ever more as years go by, for setting a measured baseline against which to judge environmental trends across the great range of southern Africa.' - Colin Bibby, BirdLife International. Two volume set in very good condition. Volume 1, 785 pp. One lightly bumped corner. Volume 2, 732 pp. One lightly bumped corner. The front inner hinge of vol. 2 is starting to split at the bottom. B & W illustrations. Maps. Marker ribbon. Oversize.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
USED / ANTIQUARIAN: Condition Notes:
Very good
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ISBN:
0620207299
Publisher:
Bird Life South Africa
Year of Publication:
1997
Shipping Weight: 15.00 pounds
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