The definitive field guide to the birds of the Arab World and beyond, from Morocco to Arabia and Iran. It covers 700 species, with over 350 illustrated in colour and the distribution of 510 shown in species maps.
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The definitive field guide to the birds of the Arab World and beyond, from Morocco to Arabia and Iran. It covers 700 species, with over 350 illustrated in colour and the distribution of 510 shown in species maps.
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Add this copy of Birds of the Middle East and North Africa to cart. $16.66, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by A & C Black Publishers Ltd.
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Good. No jacket. Light wear & marks to the hardcover with bumped edges & corners. Tanned & marked textblock edge. Content is in very good, clean condition. 320 p. Contains: Unspecified. Includes unspecified. Intended for college/higher education audience.
Add this copy of Birds of the Middle East and North Africa to cart. $19.27, very good condition, Sold by Fireside Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Stroud, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Poyser.
Add this copy of Birds of the Middle East and North Africa to cart. $22.63, like new condition, Sold by Literary Cat Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Poyser.
Add this copy of Birds of the Middle East and North Africa to cart. $23.37, good condition, Sold by Jenson Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Logan, UT, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by A & C Black Publishers Ltd.
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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Add this copy of Birds of the Middle East and North Africa to cart. $34.69, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by T & A D Poyser.
I only bought this book because I am interested in birds, and particulary the birds of the Western palearctic - and besides field ornithology/birdwatching also is a dedicated bird book collector.
The book was issued in 1988, and the layout differs from what is common today. The plates are placed in the middle of the book, the describing text varies a lot - due to the fact that this book in general refers to A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe, by Peterson, Mountford and Hollom, 4th ed 1983. About two thirds of the species have distribution maps.
The plate quality is variable, due to the fact that species are presented in various scales on the same plate. Some species are only shown in filght etc.
The book has a thorough reference list for further reading, a check list for the area covered and separate engilsh and scientific indexes.
In 2010, this must be read as a historic document, certainly with the qualities of its own period.
My second-hand (library !) copy is definately worth a place in my bookshelf
