Contributions

  • Swash, Andy - Contributor
  • Still, Rob - Contributor
  • Cofta, Tomasz - Contributor

Publication

2013 - Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ, New Jersey

Language

English

Word Count

90,000 words, Guess

Page Count

360 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC333.95822 qH669 2013
  • LCCQL676.7 .H57 2013

Description

"This illustrated book vividly depicts the most threatened birds on Earth. It provides up-to-date information from BirdLife International on the threats each species faces, and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 590 birds species are classified as Endangered or Critically Endangered, or now only exist in captivity. This landmark publication features stunning photographs of 515 of these species--including the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. This is the first time that images of many of these birds have been published. It also showcases meticulously accurate illustrations by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta for the 75 species of which no photographs are known to exist. It has introduction chapters that explain the threats birds face in a rapidly chaging world, how their threat status is assessed, and how this information is used to set conservation priorities."--

Subjects

Series Statement

  • WILDGuides

Other Editions

  • The world's rarest birdsPrinceton University Press2013-01-01

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