Birds of the Serengeti
Birds of the Serengeti: And Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Adam Scott Kennedy
Series: Wildlife Explorer Guides
Copyright Date: 2014
Published by: Princeton University Press
Pages: 224
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Birds of the Serengeti
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Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is one of the world's most famous wildlife regions.Birds of the Serengetiis a groundbreaking and essential photographic guide, featuring more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This easy-to-use guide includes 480 dazzling color photos, an attractive and handy layout, and informative and accessible text that discusses interesting behaviors and provides insights into species background. Rich in detail, this indispensable volume uses a habitat-based approach, making it simple for everyone-from the novice to the experienced birdwatcher-to locate diverse birds in this fascinating area of the world.

Looks at more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Speke GulfFeatures major plumage variationsHabitat-based approachInformative and accessible text

eISBN: 978-1-4008-5081-5
Subjects: Zoology, Biological Sciences
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  1. Front Matter
    Front Matter (pp. 1-3)
  2. Table of Contents
    Table of Contents (pp. 4-7)
  3. About this book
    About this book (pp. 9-11)
  4. The habitats
    The habitats (pp. 12-21)

    Nature does not permit easy categorization, and deciding which species is associated with each habitat is not always simple and straightforward. For example, in the middle of a vast grassy plain you may find a single thick bush with a bird sitting on top. Which habitat section of this book would you open to find and identify your mystery bird? The best place to start would be thePlainssection – but if that fails try theOpen woodland, bush and gardensection. However, if your bird has long legs and a strong bill that might be used for fishing, then...

  5. Map of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area – NCA
    Map of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area – NCA (pp. 22-23)
  6. BIRDS OF THE PLAINS
    BIRDS OF THE PLAINS (pp. 24-71)
  7. BIRDS OF THE MARSH AND WATER
    BIRDS OF THE MARSH AND WATER (pp. 72-103)
  8. BIRDS OF THE WOODLAND, SCRUB, & GARDEN
    BIRDS OF THE WOODLAND, SCRUB, & GARDEN (pp. 104-165)
  9. BIRDS OF ACACIA SCRUB
    BIRDS OF ACACIA SCRUB (pp. 166-177)
  10. VILLAGE BIRDS
    VILLAGE BIRDS (pp. 178-181)
  11. FOREST AND CRATER HIGHLANDS BIRDS
    FOREST AND CRATER HIGHLANDS BIRDS (pp. 182-185)
  12. BIRDS OF THE AIR
    BIRDS OF THE AIR (pp. 186-195)
  13. NIGHT BIRDS
    NIGHT BIRDS (pp. 196-199)
  14. LAKE VICTORIA SPECIALS
    LAKE VICTORIA SPECIALS (pp. 200-209)
  15. Further reading and useful resources
    Further reading and useful resources (pp. 210-211)
  16. Acknowledgements
    Acknowledgements (pp. 211-211)
  17. Photographic credits
    Photographic credits (pp. 212-212)
  18. Scientific names of the bird species included in this book
    Scientific names of the bird species included in this book (pp. 213-216)
  19. Index
    Index (pp. 217-224)
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