普林斯顿鸟类插图清单：东非鸟类（更新） Birds of Eastern Africa (Updated) Ber Van Perlo

基本信息

Format:Paperback 304 pages, 96 color plates, 1,487 maps.

Publisher:The University Press Group Ltd

Imprint:Princeton University Press

ISBN:9780691141701

Published:5 Jan 2009

Classifications:East Africa, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Readership:Tertiary Education (US: College)

Weight:485g

Dimensions:190 x 127 (mm)

基本信息仅供参考，具体以实物为准

书籍简介

这是一本袖珍指南的更新版，说明并描述了东非所有1487种鸟类，该地区包括肯尼亚，坦桑尼亚，乌干达，埃塞俄比亚，厄立特里亚，索马里和也门的索科特拉岛。这片广袤地区的鸟类种类丰富，包括地球上多彩的物种，包括鸵鸟、信天翁、鲣鸟、鸳鸯、鹦鹉、长尾小鹦鹉、翠鸟和食蜂鸟。96个彩色板块将相似的物种和亚种分组，板块正对面的文字描述了每只鸟的栖息地和关键的身体、行为和声音特征。

分布图显示了每个物种的分布范围和频率。对于任何想要探索东非丰富鸟类的观鸟者来说，这是一本不可或缺的指南。这是一个完全更新的文本。

这是一本展示肯尼亚、坦桑尼亚、乌干达、埃塞俄比亚、厄立特里亚、索马里和也门索科特拉岛所有鸟类种类的野外指南，在96个彩色板块上展示了1487种鸟类。它以鸵鸟、信天翁、鲣鸟、爱情鸟、鹦鹉、长尾小鹦鹉、翠鸟、食蜂鸟等为特色。

插图对面的信息注释简洁地描述了每只鸟的栖息地和关键的身体、行为和声音特征。除了成年雄性外，许多物种都有雌性或幼崽。包括亚种和颜色变异。

阴影图显示了每个物种的范围和频率。

This is a fully updated edition of the only pocket guide that illustrates and describes all 1,487 bird species of eastern Africa, an area that includes Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, and Yemen's Socotra Island. This huge region's rich birdlife includes some of the most colorful species anywhere on earth - including ostriches, albatrosses, boobies, lovebirds, parrots, parakeets, kingfishers, and bee-eaters. The 96 color plates group similar species and subspecies, and the text directly opposite the plates describes each bird's habitat and key physical, behavioral, and vocal characteristics.

Distribution maps show the range and frequency of each species. This is an indispensable guide for any birder who wants to explore eastern Africa's wealth of birds. It is a fully updated text.

This is the only field guide to illustrate every bird species of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, and Yemen's Socotra Island. 1,487 species are illustrated on 96 color plates. It features ostriches, albatrosses, boobies, lovebirds, parrots, parakeets, kingfishers, bee-eaters, and many more.

Informative notes directly opposite the illustrations succinctly describe each bird's habitat and key physical, behavioral, and vocal characteristics. Female or juvenile are shown for many species in addition to adult male. Subspecies and color variants are included.

Shaded maps show range and frequency of each species.

作者简介

自1981年以来，贝尔·范佩洛一直在非洲旅行和生活。他是获奖作家和插画家，作品有《南部非洲的鸟类》、《西非和中非的鸟类》、《墨西哥和中美洲的鸟类》（都是普林斯顿大学的作品）。

Ber van Perlo has been traveling and living in Africa since 1981. He is the award-winning author and illustrator of Birds of Southern Africa, Birds of Western and Central Africa, and Birds of Mexico and Central America (all Princeton).

图片为旧版内页，具体以实物为准