Birds of Western and Central Africa

Download or read book Birds of Western and Central Africa written by Ber van Perlo and published by Collins. This book was released on 2002 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for identifying every species of bird you may see in this area for tourists and wildlife enthusiasts. This field guide illust rates and describe every species of bird you may see in western Africa including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea- Bissau, The Gambia, Senegal, southern Mali and Burkina. All plumages for each species are illustrated, including males, females and juveniles. Featuring over 1500 species, the text gives information on key identification features, habitat, and songs and calls. The 109 colour plates appear opposite their relevant text for quick and easy reference. Distribution maps are included, showing where each species can be found and how common it is, to further aid identification.