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Birds of the serengeti : and ngorongoro conservation area /

Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is one of the world s most famous wildlife regions. Birds of the Serengeti is a groundbreaking and essential photographic guide, featuring more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation A...

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Main Authors: Kennedy, Adam Scott
Corporate Authors: De Gruyter.
Published: Princeton University Press,
Publisher Address: Princeton, N.J. :
Publication Dates: [2014]
©2014
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Wildlife explorer guides
Subjects:
Birds > Tanzania > Ngorongoro Game Control Area Reserve > Identification.
Birds > Tanzania > Ngorongoro Game Control Area Reserve.
Birds > Tanzania > Serengeti National Park > Identification.
Birds > Tanzania > Serengeti National Park.
NATURE > Animals > Birds.
NATURE > Birdwatching Guides.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology.
Biology.
Natural Sciences.
Tiere (Zoologie)
Zoology.
Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/9781400850815
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Summary: Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is one of the world s most famous wildlife regions. Birds of the Serengeti is a groundbreaking and essential photographic guide, featuring more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This easy-to-use guide includes 480 dazzling color photos, an attractive and handy layout, and informative and accessible text that discusses interesting behaviors and provides insights into species background. Rich in detail, this indispensable volume uses a habitat-based approach, making it simple for everyone from the novice to the experienced birdwatcher to locate diverse birds in this fascinating area of the world.Looks at more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in Tanzania s Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Speke Gulf Features major plumage variations Habitat-based approachInformative and accessible text.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource(224pages) : illustrations.
ISBN: 9781400850815
Index Number: QL692
CLC: Q959.7
Contents: Frontmatter --
Contents --
About this book --
The habitats --
Map of the Greater Serengeti area showing locations mentioned in the text --
BIRDS OF THE PLAINS --
BIRDS OF MARSH AND WATER --
BIRDS OF WOODLAND, SCRUB & GARDEN --
BIRDS OF ACACIA SCRUB --
VILLAGE BIRDS --
FOREST AND CRATER HIGHLANDS BIRDS --
BIRDS OF THE AIR --
NIGHT BIRDS --
LAKE VICTORIA SPECIALS --
Further reading and useful resources --
Acknowledgements --
Photographic credits --
Scientific names of the bird species included in this book --
Index

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