Wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands : : A Photographic Field Guide to Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Butterflies and Dragonflies / / John Bowler.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2018 English
• VerfasserIn: Bowler, John,
• Place / Publishing House: Princeton, NJ : : Princeton University Press, , [2018]; ©2018
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Language: English
• Series: Wildlife Explorer Guides ; 106
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (224 p.) :; 600 color illus. 284 maps.

This beautifully illustrated photographic field guide is the first to focus on the identification of the fascinating, diverse and unique wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands--featuring the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are most likely to be seen. Richly illustrated introductory sections cover the key wildlife sites to visit on each of the islands and provide an overview of the islands' geography, climate, habitat types and current conservation efforts. Stunning colour photographs highlight the key identification features of each species, and the accompanying text covers status, habitat preference, behaviour and, where appropriate, calls. The guide also features an up-to-date distribution map for each species. Complete with an attractive, user-friendly design, this is a must-have guide for all visitors to these magical islands.A beautifully designed and illustrated photographic field guide to the wildlife of Madeira and the Canary IslandsHighlights the islands' unique native species and their conservation statusCovers all birds, land and marine mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are likely to be seenFeatures richly illustrated introductory sections on key sites to visit on each of the islands, covering their geography, climate, habitats and conservationIncludes distribution maps for all species, as well as information on occurrence, status, habitat preference, behaviour and calls

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- The geography and climate of Madeira and the Canary Isles -- Habitats -- Conservation -- Main wildlife sites -- Wildlife-watching tips -- Species Accounts -- Rare birds of the region -- Further reading and websites -- Photographic and artwork credits -- Scientific, Spanish and Portuguese names -- Index