Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
With a thumping 773 species on its national list, including big-hitters like the Rufous Fishing Owl, Egyptian Plover, Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill, Fire-bellied Woodpecker, and West Africa's most sought-after bird, the extraordinary Yellow-headed Picathartes, Ghana is rapidly becoming a top birding destination.
This new edition of Nik Borrow and Ron Demey's Field Guide to the Birds of Ghana has been completely updated, with new and significantly improved range maps, along with some new art and a fully revised text to incorporate the latest taxonomic changes.
This compact guide is the perfect companion for any birder visiting this rich and varied corner of Africa.
Synopsis
This spectacular new edition of the Field Guide to the Birds of Ghana is the ultimate reference to the birds of this rich and varied corner of Africa. Now fully revised and expanded, this guide is essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. This authoritative book covers all 773 species recorded in Ghana and neighbouring Togo, including details of all residents, migrants and known vagrants. Over 150 stunning colour plates depict every species and also comprehensively cover the distinct plumages and subspecies likely to be encountered. Concise species accounts describe key identification features, status, range, habitat and voice with fully updated distribution maps for each species.