Amazing as it might sound, ornithologists are still discovering several bird species each year that are completely new to science.
These aren't all obscure brown birds on tiny islands - witness the bizarre Bare-faced Bulbul from Laos (2009), spectacular Araripe Manakin from Brazil (1998), or gaudy Bugun Liocichla from north-east India (2006). Birds New to Science documents more than half a century of these remarkable discoveries, covering around 300 species. Each account includes the story of discovery, a brief description of the bird (many with accompanying photographs), and details of what is known about its biology, range and conservation status. Written in an engaging style, this is a rich reference to an incredible era of adventure in ornithology.
Product information
Author: David Brewer
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Pages: 416
Released: 2018
Publisher: Helm
Dimensions: 24.4 x 17.5 x 2.8 cm
Weight: 1135 grams
ISBN: 9781472906281