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Birds of the Middle East: Helm Wildlife Guides - A Comprehensive Exploration of the Region's Avian Diversity

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The Middle East is a region of great ornithological interest, with a rich and diverse avifauna that includes a variety of species from both the Palearctic and Afrotropical realms. The region is home to many endemic and threatened species, and is also a major migration route for birds from Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Birds of the Middle East: Helm Wildlife Guides is the definitive guide to the birds of this fascinating region. Written by a team of experts, the book provides comprehensive coverage of all the species that occur in the Middle East, including detailed descriptions, distribution maps, and stunning photographs.

Birds of the Middle East (Helm Wildlife Guides)

by Jens Eriksen

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Language	:	English
File size	:	214815 KB
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Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	374 pages
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The book is divided into two main sections. The first section provides a general overview of the birds of the Middle East, including information on the region's geography, climate, and habitats. The second section is a species-by-species account of all the birds that occur in the Middle East, organized by family.

Each species account includes the following information:

A detailed description of the bird's appearance, including its size, shape, plumage, and distinctive markings
A distribution map showing the bird's range in the Middle East
Information on the bird's habitat, diet, and behavior
A photograph of the bird in its natural habitat

Features

Birds of the Middle East: Helm Wildlife Guides is packed with features that make it an essential resource for anyone interested in the birds of the region.

Comprehensive coverage: The book covers all the species that occur in the Middle East, including rare and endemic species.
Detailed descriptions: Each species account includes a detailed description of the bird's appearance, including its size, shape, plumage, and distinctive markings.
Distribution maps: Each species account includes a distribution map showing the bird's range in the Middle East.
Habitat information: Each species account includes information on the bird's habitat, diet, and behavior.
Stunning photographs: The book includes over 1,000 stunning photographs of birds in their natural habitats.
Expert authors: The book is written by a team of experts on the birds of the Middle East.

Birds of the Middle East: Helm Wildlife Guides is the definitive guide to the birds of this fascinating region. With its comprehensive coverage, detailed descriptions, distribution maps, stunning photographs, and expert authors, the book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the birds of the Middle East.