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regional guides

This page lists country and regional guides, in English or with English summaries, published by Lynx Edicions.

The books in this section are ordered by publication date with the most recent publications at the top of the page.


Other Lynx pages

Handbook of the Birds of the World

Checklist of the Birds of the World

Annotated checklists

Country/region guides

Other bird related books


 

Birds of New Guinea: Including Bismarck Archipelago and Bougainville

Phil Gregory

Lynx Edicions

2017

"This is the first field guide to cover the entire New Guinea region, comprising Indonesian West Papua (including the West Papuan Islands, Geelvink Bay Islands and Aru Islands) and Papua New Guinea and its associated islands, the Bismarcks and Bougainville. All of the 943 species known to occur are covered, including the extraordinarily high total of 456 endemics, as well as 5 introduced species, 2 species yet to be formally described and a separate appendix with 75 vagrants. Subspecies are listed also to give a comprehensive overview of the remarkable regional avifauna. The artists from Lynx Edicions have worked on many new and revised plates, which give an excellent visual coverage of the avifauna, with over 1780 illustrations. The taxonomy is up-to-date and the distribution maps have been carefully prepared and revised, whilst field identification and vocalizations are a major interest and should make Birds of New Guinea an essential and compact reference companion to anyone birding in the region."

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Birds Of Spain

Eduardo de Juana, Juan M Varela Simó

Translation: Ernest Garcia

Lynx Edicions

2017

"English version of Aves de España, the most popular Field Guide to the identification of the birds of Spain. Includes Peninsular Spain, Ceuta, Melilla and the Balearic and Canary Islands. Describes field identification characteristics, habitat, migratory status, distribution and conservation status of all regularly present species and common vagrants, and also contains an appendix with a summary of other occasional species. More than 300 maps detailing the areas of presence throughout the year. Around 1,000 colour illustrations showing the main details for the identification of the species in the field. Covers 567 species, including 173 vagrants."

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Birds of Eastern Polynesia: A Biogeographic Atlas

Jean-Claude Thibault, Alice Cibois

Lynx Edicions

2017

"Birds of Eastern Polynesia is the first biogeographic Atlas covering all of the birds of one of the largest areas of Oceania. The book treats all of the 241 species, including extinct birds, ever recorded on the Line Islands, the Cook, Austral, Society, Marquesas, Tuamotu and Gambier archipelagos, the Pitcairn Group, and the Eastern Is. Group. Their distribution over the 151 islands of the region is detailed in 142 maps. The species accounts include systematics, a detailed morphometric or genetic analysis when it is available, and data on distribution, population size and trends, habitat and breeding. All species recorded in Eastern Polynesia are illustrated in colour, except those only known by bone records. Birds of Eastern Polynesia represents an original and much needed ornithological synthesis of all the available literature on Eastern Polynesian birds, including many difficult-to-find reports, as well as unpublished data gathered from local ornithologists and biologists. It also contains new data collected by the authors during numerous fieldtrips in Eastern Polynesia and during visits to museum collections. This work presents a complete overview of this vast oceanic region for anyone with an interest in the biology, biogeography and conservation of the birds of the Pacific islands."

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Birds of the Indonesian Archipelago: Greater Sundas and Wallacea

James A. Eaton, Bas van Balen, Nick W. Brickle, Frank E. Rheindt

Lynx Edicions

2016

"The first ornithological field guide covering the vast chain of the Indonesian archipelago, with over 2,500 illustrations, describes all 1,417 bird species known to occur in the region, including 601 endemics, 98 vagrants, eight introduced species and 18 species yet to be formally described. Together these represent over 13% of global bird diversity. In addition, all subspecies from the region are described. The guide fully encompasses the biogeographic regions of the Greater Sundas (Sumatra, Borneo, Java and Bali) and Wallacea (Sulawesi, the Moluccas and the Lesser Sundas), plus all satellite islands. This region spans an arc of over 4,000 km along the Equator, including Brunei, East Timor, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and most of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. The authors’ vast experience and knowledge of the region’s birds brings together the latest taxonomic insights, knowledge of distribution, field identification features, vocalisations and more to create an indispensable reference for anyone with an interest in the avifauna of this fabulously diverse region."

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Field Guide to the Birds of Machu Picchu and the Cusco Region

Barry Walker

Lynx Edicions

3rd edition

2015

"The Field Guide to the Birds of Machu Picchu and the Cusco Region is the result of a unique, three-continent collaboration between Barry Walker in Peru, Buteo Books in Virginia (USA), and Lynx Edicions in Barcelona. The text from previous versions of Barry Walker's field guide has been completely rewritten and updated. Covering the nearly 500 species known to occur in the region, the individual species accounts provide details on habitat, behavior, localizations, and occurrence. The 165 color plates on pages facing the text are drawn from illustrations painted for the monumental Handbook of the Birds of the World. This is a field guide with all the essentials to identify the bird in the field, yet compact and light enough to fit in a pocket or carry on the Inca Trail. A section of the book contains a detailed guide to the best birding sites in the region and an annotated checklist, both of which will be of great value to the visiting birdwatcher."

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Rare Birds of the Canary Islands / Aves Raras de las Islas Canarias

Eduardo Garcia-del-Rey and Francisco Javier García Vargas

Lynx Edicions

2013

"Rare Birds of the Canary Islands / Aves Raras de las Islas Canarias compiles all official rare bird records, including those presently treated as "rarities" by the Spanish Birds Rarities Committee as well as some added by the authors when reliable pictures were available. More than 169 species accounts are given with precise records covering a period of c. 30 years at the island level."

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Birds of South Asia. The Ripley Guide

Volume 1: Field Guide

Volume 2: Attributes and Status

Pamela C. Rasmussen and John C. Anderton

Lynx Edicions

Second edition

2012

"Birds of South Asia. The Ripley Guide is a comprehensive, two-volume, up-to-date work covering the over 2500 known and likely taxa of birds of the spectacularly diverse Indian subcontinent including, for the first time, Afghanistan and the Chagos Archipelago. Volume 1 is a Field Guide, bound separately for portability, while Volume 2 (Attributes and Status) contains much more detailed information. The second edition is revised and updated with the newest findings on vocalizations and taxonomy, including several taxa newly recorded for the region, species whose voice was previously unknown, and additional newly recognised species."

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Extremely Rare Birds in the Western Palearctic

Marcel Haas

Lynx Edicions

2012

"This book describes in detail the 157 species of extremely rare birds that have occurred in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. All species that have occurred less than 10 times have been included. The records are listed with references to books and articles, and include a photograph of the actual individual, if available."

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Field Guide to the Birds of Macaronesia: Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, Cape Verde

Eduardo Garcia-del-Rey

Lynx Edicions

2011

"This Field Guide describes and illustrates all the species and subspecies of birds in Macaronesia (the Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde). The guide describes 573 species and subspecies, covering all resident, nesting, migrating and vagrant birds and includes more than 230 detailed distribution maps and 150 colour plates."

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Birding Ethiopia: A Guide to the Country's Birding Sites

Ken Behrens, Keith Barnes and Christian Boix

Lynx Edicions

2010

"Interested in seeing some of Africa's most incredible endemic birds, from Stresemann's Bush-Crow and Prince Ruspoli's Turaco to Rouget's Rail and Spot-breasted Lapwing? What about the rugged mountains of the 'roof of Africa', the continent's most extensive highland forests, endless bird-rich savannas, and some of Africa's most spectacular archaeological sites? If so, then Ethiopia is your destination, and this book will guide you to the best birding sites in this remarkable country. A far cry from the dull, text-heavy bird-finding guides of the past, this book is copiously illustrated with over 110 spectacular photos that show the region's sweeping landscapes and unique birds. Even someone with no interest in travel will enjoy this glimpse into the ancient world of Abyssinia and its mysterious endemic birds. There are dozens of maps, with parallel icons making reference to the text convenient. A section on the specialties of Ethiopia helps in planning a trip, and a complete, indexed list of the country's birds, will aid in tracking your sightings once you arrive in the country. This guide is indispensable for any birder planning or considering a trip to Ethiopia."

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Where to Watch Birds in Doñana

Francisco Chiclana and Jorge Garzón

Lynx Edicions

2006

"This is the first book of its kind to include a species locator by itinerary, UTM geographical coordinates and the phenological status of various species.This book is written and illustrated by authors with first-hand knowledge and much bird-tour leading experience in the region. It includes practical information such as access details, maps, UTM coordinates and, for the very first time, a bird species finder and a local phenology table. The landscape and bird images are superb and descriptive throughout, and, combined with the definitive text and up-to-date information, result in this book for which we have all been waiting."

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A Birdwatcher's Guide to Italy

Luciano Ruggieri and Igor Festari

Lynx Ediciones

2005

"In this work, the site account section covers 100 different important birding spots, and a further 40 are briefly cited as nearby areas, giving detailed information about the best time for birding, how to get there, site maps and species lists. This book however, is not merely a locality guide. 'The most important Italian birds' section deals with 119 different species giving concise information about their distribution, status and habitat. A very useful 'where to watch' paragraph helps the reader to find, specifically, the right birding site. A chapter about endemic or sub-endemic sub-species for Italy is also provided. If you are visiting Italy for reasons other than birding and have limited free time, this guide helps you to choose the nearest and most interesting site.Alternatively, a more complete trip to Italy can be planned to take in the most important Italian species including Pygmy Cormorant, Rock and Barbary Partridge, Lanner, Wallcreeper, Pine Bunting, Isabelline Wheatear and many others."

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Where to Watch Birds in Spain: The 100 Best Sites

Jose Antonio Montero

Lynx Edicions

2005

"Produced with the backing of SEO/BirdLife and the collaboration of over 200 Spanish ornithologists, all of whom share in-depth knowledge on the birds of their respective local areas, this work includes over 200 itineraries detailing habitats of interest for birds: mountains, woodland, grassland, agricultural zones, steppes, riverbanks and gorges, wetlands, coasts and even urban areas. All areas referenced on high precision maps, especially designed for this project. This title also includes lists of the most representative species for each site, as well as practical information and useful tips for birdwatchers."

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Birds of South Asia. The Ripley Guide

Volume 1: Field Guide

Volume 2: Attributes and Status

Pamela C. Rasmussen and John C. Anderton

Lynx Edicions

2005

A two volume work covering over 1500 species recorded in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, the Chagos archipelago and Afghanistan.

Volume one is a field guide with 176 colour plates, 69 of which are by Anderton. The plates are accompanied by brief text to aid identification and range maps.

Volume two comprises mainly detailed species accounts for all species including information on identification, measurements, subspecies, distribution, plumage variation, habits, voice and taxonomy.

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Birding in Venezuela

Mary Lou Goodwin

Lynx Edicions

3rd Edition

2003

"A completely revised and up-dated edition. Includes all you need to know about visiting the main Venezuelan locations for observing birds, including how to get to the sites, lodging, list of species in the area and maps."

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Where to Watch Birds in Spain

Sociedad Espanola de Ornitologia

Lynx Edicions

1994

"This is a collective work by the Sociedad Espanola de Ornitologia, co-ordinated by Eduardo de Juana. The book is a guide to the best areas to go birdwatching in Peninsular Spain."

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Where to Watch Birds in Catalonia

Editor: Josep del Hoyo, Jordi Sargatal

Lynx Edicions

1989 / 1993

"38 itineraries to get to know the best Parks, Reserves and natural areas in Catalonia and Andorra."

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Last updated August 2017