Ornithology - Africa & the Middle East

by Gerard J Morel

History geology and geography, climate and vegetation. General appraisal of avifauna. Full systematic list with distribution maps for each species. Latin, French and English names. French text. Covers Senegambia and The Gambia. 177pp 1990

by Brian Gee

Privately produced report with all the usual details including itinerary & systematic list. The section on Mauritius & Reunion takes the form of an appendix due to the short duration of the visit. Maps 67pp 1998

by Jan Vermeulen

Details of 15 sites and information on 2 sites not visited. Daily log systematic lists of birds and mammals maps 33pp

by Jan Vermeulen

Contains general information itinerary site details daily log & systematic lists of birds and mammals. 49pp. 2000

by Jan Vermeulen

Details of four sites on Mauritius and four sites on Reunion daily log and systematic list. Maps 18pp.

Details of sites visited in the Southwester Cape, Namibia and Shakawe Fishing Camp in Botswana. Daily log and systematic list. Maps, 56pp. 1996

by Kenneth Newman

This is an identification guide to the common birds of southern Africa arranged in colour-coded chapters according to the dominant colours of the birds observed. This makes this an ideal introduction to birding for beginners and a useful quick reference for more experienced birdwatchers. This book is cross-referenced to 'Newman's Birds of Southern Africa' and is easy to use in conjunction with the field guide. Colour illustrations, 304pp. 3rd edition 2011

written and photographed by John Carlyon

photography Penny Meakin

Clear, easily readable text covers all important aspects of typical adults, nests, eggs or nestlings, juveniles and the habitat of each species, including identification. Maps show the global distribution of each species, and basic species facts and information can be gleaned at a glance from succinct information at the end of each chapter. Colour photographs and distribution maps, 290pp. 2012

by Paul Isenmann / Aissa Moali

The aim of this book is to present an annotated checklist of the 406 bird species that have been recorded at least once within the political borders of Algeria. Information on distribution and the phenology of all recorded species and where appropriate status of these species in neighbouring Morocco and Tunisia. French and English text, Colour photographs, distribution maps, 336pp. 2000

by Barre, N. / Barau, A.

An introduction is followed by details of the origin of the island, its climate and its vegetation. The history of man's involvement with the birds is given full coverage including details of the various habitats and current conservation measures applied to the endangered species. Full species details are shown including ID information, status and distribution. Colour plates and illustrations, black and white drawings, 207pp. 1996

by Paul Isenmann et al

Offers an overview of current knowledge in celebration of the International year of Biodiversity and lists 506 observed bird species, of which 155 are known to nest and another 103 are assumed to do so. It also provides other information such as status, phenology, distribution, habitat, reproductive state. Text in French and English, 408pp. 2010

by John H Morgan / Hadoram Shirihai

Summarises a decade of passerine ringing at Eilat Israel. Gives information on the various habitats the operation of the ringing station methods of data analysis and the species accounts and results. Colour photographs, 50pp. 1997