This volume is the first of a set of seven which, when complete, will cover the entire avifauna of Africa, one of the most varied and interesting in the world. While many regional guides to African birds exist, this will be the first comprehensive guide to the bird life of the continent as a whole, including North Africa. The entire set covers all species of birds found in Africa, including migrants from the Palearctic and vagrants. Resident birds are described in full detail, with sections on their range and status, ...
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This volume is the first of a set of seven which, when complete, will cover the entire avifauna of Africa, one of the most varied and interesting in the world. While many regional guides to African birds exist, this will be the first comprehensive guide to the bird life of the continent as a whole, including North Africa. The entire set covers all species of birds found in Africa, including migrants from the Palearctic and vagrants. Resident birds are described in full detail, with sections on their range and status, description, field characters, voice, general behaviour, food and breeding biology. Visitors are also given extensive coverage, with emphasis on their status and behaviour within Africa. These volumes are sure to be acclaimed as the authority on the avifauna of Africa for many years to come. The quality of the text and the beauty of the plates will assure them pride of place on the shelves of ornithologists and bird-watchers everywhere. Indeed, anyone with an interest in natural history or ecology will find here a source of much interest and enjoyment.
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Add this copy of The Birds of Africa: Ostriches and to Birds of Prey to cart. $23.21, like new condition, Sold by Aardvark Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bucknell, HEREFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1982 by Academic Pr.
Add this copy of The Birds of Africa, Volume I: Ostriches and to Birds to cart. $38.31, very good condition, Sold by Besleys Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Diss, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1982 by Academic Press.
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Woodcock, Martin; Hayman, Peter. Very Good in Good jacket. Hardback with dust-wrapper. Volume 1 only. 521pp. 32 colour plates by Martin Woodcock and Peter Hayman. Spine of d/w slightly faded, a little edge wear. Previous owner's details written to front free end-paper. A pleasing copy. A heavy book, additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. (bs133)
Add this copy of The Birds of Africa (Volume 1) to cart. $39.53, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1982 by Academic Press.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 2650grams, ISBN: 0121373010.
Add this copy of The Birds of Africa (Vol. 1) to cart. $57.46, very good condition, Sold by Kenya Books - Kenya & Africa rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brighton, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1982 by Academic Press.
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Very Good. 14 + 521pp32 plates, numerous maps and in-text illustrations. Volume 1 only, from the working library of an East African ornithologist. with her signature (Margaret Carswell, published Ugandan ornithologist). In VG dustjacket, attached to boards wirh clear tape. Rear hinge tender. Originally intended as a four-volume set, seven volumes were finally published. "This will be the first comprehensive guide to the bird life of the continent as a whole, including North Africa. This...volume set covers all species of birds found in Africa, including migrants from the Palearctic and vagrants. Resident birds are described in full detail, with sections of their range and status, description, field characters, voice, general behaviour, food and breeding biology. Visitors are also given extensive coverage, with emphasis on their status and behavior within Africa--Universally recognized as by far the most authoritative and comprehensive work ever published on the birds of Africa.". Volume 1 only. NB-WEIGHT 2.55 KG. -EXTRA POSTAGE REQUIRED. T41.
Add this copy of The Birds of Africa (Vols. 1-6) to cart. $446.94, very good condition, Sold by Kenya Books - Kenya & Africa rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brighton, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1983 by Academic Press.
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Very Good. Volumes 1-6. The first six volumes of what became a seven-volume set, in dustjackets. All First Editions, published in sequence over approximately 18 years. Very numerous colour plates and illustrations throughout. From the working library of an East African ornithologist. Cloth, some wear to the dustjackets of volumes II, III, and IV, and internal repair to hinge of volume III. All unmarked internally VG+ overall "This will be the first comprehensive guide to the bird life of the continent as a whole, including North Africa. This (five) [sic] volume set covers all species of birds found in Africa, including migrants from the Palearctic and vagrants. Resident birds are described in full detail, with sections of their range and status, description, field characters, voice, general behaviour, food and breeding biology. Visitors are also given extensive coverage, with emphasis on their status and behavior within Africa--Universally recognized as by far the most authoritative and comprehensive work ever published on the birds of Africa.". NB-TOTAL WEIGHT APPROX. 19 kg. -EXTRA SHIPPING/POSTAGE COSTS REQUIRED. LB1.
Add this copy of The Birds of Africa, Volume I to cart. $56.95, very good condition, Sold by Broad Street Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Branchville, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Academic Press.
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Very Good. Size: 9x1x12; Signed by author Emil K. Urban on title page. Hardcover with dust jacket. Book is in very nice condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. Dust jacket has a tiny closed tear on top edge. Dust jacket now nicely protected in mylar cover.
Add this copy of The Birds of Africa, Volume I to cart. $105.36, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Academic Press.
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