Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Gal疳agos Islands: An Identification Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780300115321)

This is the first comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Gal疳agos, encompassing the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. The innovative, simple-to-use format of the pocket-sized volume will help beginners and experts alike to identify with confidence the striking and charismatic Gal疳agos fauna.

Highlighting the differences between similar species, the guide focuses on the key identification features of each. Information on the status, habitat preferences, breeding seasons, and significant behavioral characteristics is provided for each species, along with 78 distribution maps for all resident species. Fifty-three remarkable color plates compiled from a composite of 500 photographic images and 20 illustrations depict virtually every bird, mammal, and reptile ever recorded on the Gal疳agos.

Published in association with Christopher Helm/A & C Black

Author: Andy Swash, Rob Still
ISBN-10: 0300115326
ISBN-13: 9780300115321
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/28/2006
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.00h x 7.62w x 0.49d

Review Citation(s):
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2007 pg. 1 - Strongly Recommended