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, ...
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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.
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Add this copy of The Birds of Egypt to cart. $55.80, like new condition, Sold by Buteo Books California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Rafael, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
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Fine in Very good jacket. Fine hardcover book with very good dust jacket. Previous owner's blind stamp on title page. 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.
Add this copy of The Birds of Egypt to cart. $61.00, good condition, Sold by Bookmans rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucson, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
Add this copy of The Birds of Egypt to cart. $81.95, very good condition, Sold by Last Exit Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Charlottesville, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
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Very Good. 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.
Add this copy of The Birds of Egypt to cart. $108.33, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
Add this copy of The Birds of Egypt to cart. $181.27, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
