The Birds of Egypt

Goodman, Steven M. & Peter L. Meininger; Sherif M Baha El Dinjoseph J Hobbswim C Mullie

ISBN 10: 0198576447 / ISBN 13: 9780198576440

Edité par Oxford University Press, C6b, 1989

Hardcover. 4to. Published by Oxford University Press, New York. 1989. 576 pgs. Illustrated. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. This book is the first comprehensive work on the birds of Egypt. Extensive introductory sections discuss the history of Egyptian ornithology, geography, biotic communities, hunting, conservation, and changes in the environment. The main body of the text describes the breeding distributions and seasons, movements, and migratory routes of the 421 species known in the country. The book is enhanced by range maps of most breeding species, numerous maps of the origins of Eurasian migrants, and six paintings. For the first time, both official and regional Egyptian bird names have been published in both Arabic script and transliterated form. Several indexes, a gazeteer of all localities mentioned in the text, and an extensive bibliography facilitate the book's use. Well-researched and thorough, this book is intended as a reference for the professional ornithologist, bird-watcher, and persons interested in the natural history of Egypt. EB; 7.69 X 1.396 X 9.94 inches; 576 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 67776

Synopsis :

New information on the birds of Egypt is incorporated in this book with a critical review of earlier knowledge. The species found in the area, both resident and migratory, details of their occurrence, distribution and breeding patterns are surveyed by the authors. The subject is set in its historical context and the long history of Egyptian ornithology, which stretches back to the Predynastic Period (4500-3000 BC), is outlined. The changes in the environment and their effects on the avifauna are considered, together with the effects of hunting and of conservation and protection. Also included are tabulations of official and regional Egyptian bird names.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Birds of Egypt
Éditeur : Oxford University Press, C6b
Date d'édition : 1989
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Very Good