| Description |
360 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
WILDGuides |
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WildGuides.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
The world's rarest initiative -- Introduction to the world's birds -- The world's rarest birds -- The threats birds face -- The need for conservation -- Threats without borders -- The regional directories -- Appendix 1. Extinct species -- Appendix 2. The bird families with globally threatened species. |
| Summary |
"This illustrated book vividly depicts the most threatened birds on Earth. It provides up-to-date information from BirdLife International on the threats each species faces, and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 590 birds species are classified as Endangered or Critically Endangered, or now only exist in captivity. This landmark publication features stunning photographs of 515 of these species--including the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. This is the first time that images of many of these birds have been published. It also showcases meticulously accurate illustrations by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta for the 75 speciies of which no photographs are known to exist. |
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It has introduction chapters that explain the threats birds face in a rapidly chaging world, how their threat status is assessed, and how this information is used to set conservation priorities."-- Book jacket. |
| Subject |
Rare birds.
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Rare birds -- Identification.
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Rare birds -- Geographical distribution.
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Extinct birds.
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Birds -- Conservation.
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| Added Author |
Swash, Andy.
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Still, Rob.
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Cofta, Tomasz.
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| ISBN |
9780691155968 |
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0691155968 |
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