Birds of Angola - by Michael Mills & Nik Borrow & Ron Demey (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The most comprehensive illustrated field guide to the magnificent birdlife of Angola

Angola is one of the world's most sought-after birding destinations, home to a spectacular array of endemic birds and habitats ranging from deserts in the south to grasslands in the north and coastal mangrove forests. Birds of Angola is the essential field guide to this birder's paradise. It covers every species found in the region and features an authoritative text that describes everything from size and distribution to voice, habitat, and status. Compact and field-friendly, this one-of-a-kind field guide is the ideal travel companion for any Afrotropical birder.

• Covers more than 1,000 species, including Africa's most stunning endemic species
• Features beautiful color plates that depict every distinct plumage and race
• Concise species accounts highlight key features for easy identification in the field
• Includes an up-to-date distribution map for each species

About the Author

Michael Mills is a bird guide and conservationist with Birds Angola who has led tours throughout Africa. His books include The Birder's Guide to Africa. Nik Borrow is an acclaimed bird artist and senior tour leader with BirdQuest. His books include (with Ron Demey) Birds of Western Africa (Princeton). Ron Demey is a freelance ornithologist who has traveled extensively in Western Africa. His books include (with Nik Borrow) Birds of Ghana.