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Fauna _Of Arabia, Vol. 25

Atlas Of The Breeding Birds Of Arabia

Michael C. Jennings

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh / Saudi Wildlife Commission, Riyadh / Senckenberg Research Institute and Museum of Nature, Frankfurt

2010

Contents:

  • Chapter 1: Aspects Of Arabian Ornithology
  • Chapter 2: Factors Affecting Bird Distribution In Arabia
  • Chapter 3: Regional Bird Communities And Habitats
  • Chapter 4: Conservation
  • Chapter 5: The Breeding Birds
  • Species Accounts
  • References
  • Appendix 1: Tabulated Data On Breeding Birds
  • Appendix 2: Gazetteer
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Birds of the Middle East

Richard Porter and Simon Aspinall

Illustrations: John Gale, Mike Langman, Brian Small

Helm Field Guides

Christopher Helm

2010

"This is a completely revised second edition of the bestselling field guide to the birds of the Middle East. For the first time, the text and maps appear opposite the plates, and as a consequence there are fewer species per plate than before. The text and maps have been fully revised and many new artworks have been painted. There are more than 100 new species in this new edition, which features more than 810 species in total. It will be the essential field guide for anyone visiting the Middle East."

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Birds of the Middle East

Richard Porter and Simon Aspinall

Illustrations: John Gale, Mike Langman, Brian Small

Princeton Field Guides

Princeton University Press

2nd edition

2010

"Birds of the Middle East is now the most field-ready and comprehensive guide to the fantastic birds of this region. This fully revised and updated second edition covers all species - including vagrants - found in the Arabian Peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Cyprus. It features 176 superb color plates depicting more than 800 species, as well as 820 color distribution maps that show the breeding range for almost every species. In this upgraded edition, maps and detailed species accounts are now located opposite the plates, making this stunningly illustrated field guide easier to use than ever."

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A Photographic Guide to Birds of the Middle East

David Cottridge

New Holland

2nd edition

2006

"This is a compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any birdwatcher visiting the Middle East and the UAE in particular. The Middle East offers some of the most exciting birdwatching anywhere in the world, and the UAE in particular is an increasingly popular destination for birdwatchers. 252 species are described here in detail, covering all the bird families found in the region from the majestic Lammergeier to the jewel-like Palestine Sunbird. With easy-to-use thumbnail silhouettes, a regional distribution map showing the best birding localities, up-to-date tips on local birdwatching and information on bird biology and behaviour, this guide is an invaluable aid for any visiting birdwatcher."

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Birds of the Middle East

Richard Porter, S Christensen and P Schiermacker-Hansen

Helm Field Guides

Christopher Helm

2004

"This guide covers all the species, including vagrants, found in the Arabian peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Cyprus. Over 700 species are described in concise text with full details of pulmage and voice. Distribution maps appear opposite the plates and are annotated with each species' status and preferred habitat. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration."

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A Photographic Guide to Birds of the Middle East

David Cottridge

New Holland

1st edition

2001

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A Photographic Guide to Birds of Israel and the Middle East

Richard Porter and David Cottridge

New Holland

1st edition

2000

"This text is a compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide suitable for any birdwatcher visiting Israel of travelling around the Middle East. The book features descriptions of 252 species, thumbnail silhouettes for ease of use, up-to-date tips and information on bird biology and behaviour."

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Raptor Migration in Israel and the Middle East: A Summary of 30 Years of Field Research

Hadoram Shirihai, Reuven Yosef, Dan Alon, Guy Kirwan and R. Spaar

International Birdwatching Centre Eilat

2000

"Published for the Raptors 2000 Congress (held under the auspices of the Raptor Research Foundation and the World Working Group on Birds of Prey), this is an immensely useful compilation of information on the history of raptor research in Israel. Well organised and readable, with fine illustrations, this book is a worthy addition to raptor literature."

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Propagation of the Houbara Bustard

Editor: M. Jalme and Y. von Heezik

Kegan Paul

1996

"This book highlights the achievements of the National Wildlife Research Center, Saudi Arabia, in securing the survival of the species through captive breeding, before restoring and reintroducing this bird to its previous habitat in Arabia. The breeding programme has proved to be the greatest source of information on the bird, yielding data not obtainable at present from wild houbaras. The work is a practical "how-to" manual for breeding houbara in captivity. It also presents and summarizes data obtained on houbara diet, behaviour, physiology, reproductive biology and veterinary care that have enabled the breeding programme to succeed. The book will be of interest to those attempting to keep or breed houbara, to keepers or breeders of other bustard species, and to all those who are studying or managing wild populations."

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Important Bird Areas in the Middle East

Editors: M.I. Evans

BirdLife Conservation Series 2

BirdLife International

1994

"The Middle East contains some of the largest wetland, steppe desert and marine ecosystems in the world, providing habitats for more than 800 species of bird, of which more than 60 are endemic. This book identifies and describes the 391 sites most important for the conservation of these birds and other biodiversity. Maps, tables and line drawings show site locations, species and population data. The whole Middle East is covered, from the Levant and Arabia to the West Himalayas. The only book of its kind, "Important Bird Areas in the Middle East" is currently being used by conservationists developing systems of site protection in Iraq and Afghanistan."

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Birds of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

G. Bundy, R.J. Connor and C.J.O. Harrison

H.F. & G. Witherby

1989

"A comprehensive study of the birds of the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, this covers pre-history, habitat and behaviour including the means by which they have adapted to the arid climate, and the relationship with man. A systematic list of species is included."

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Birds of the Middle East and North Africa

P.A.D. Hollom, R.F. Porter, S. Christensen, I. Willis

Illustrations: Robert Gillmor

Poyser

1988

"A field guide to the birds of the Middle East and North Africa from Morocco to Iran. It covers 700 breeding, wintering, migratory and vagrant species, with over 350 illustrated in colour and the distribution of 510 shown in distribution maps."

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Inland Birds of Saudi Arabia

Jill Silsby

Immel

1981

"Inland Birds of Saudi Arabia is lavishly illustrated in colour throughout and includes migratory as well as nesting birds. Each bird is described in detail giving special attention to any distinguishing characteristics or mannerism which makes the bird readily identifiable. Accompanied by a colour photograph (there are more than 220), its habitat and status are also specified. There are maps of the area, charts of sightings and a detailed index."

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Birds of the Arabian Gulf

Michael C. Jennings

George Allen & Unwin / HarperCollins

1981

170 pages with 12 colour plates.

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Birds Of Arabia

Colonel R. Meinertzhagen

Oliver & Boyd

1954

Includes illustrations by G.E. Lodge, D.M. Reid-Henry and Archibald Thorburn.

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Last updated February 2014