This illustrated book vividly depicts the most endangered birds
in the world and provides the latest information on the threats
each species faces and the measures being taken to save them.
Today, 571 bird species are classified as critically endangered or
endangered, and a further four now exist only in captivity. This
landmark book features stunning photographs of 500 of these
species--the results of a prestigious international photographic
competition organized specifically for this book. It also showcases
paintings by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta of the 75
species for which no photos are known to exist.
"The World's Rarest Birds" has introductory chapters that
explain the threats to birds, the ways threat categories are
applied, and the distinction between threat and rarity. The book is
divided into seven regional sections--Europe and the Middle East;
Africa and Madagascar; Asia; Australasia; Oceanic Islands; North
America, Central America, and the Caribbean; and South America.
Each section includes an illustrated directory to the bird species
under threat there, and gives a concise description of
distribution, status, population, key threats, and conservation
needs. This one-of-a-kind book also provides coverage of 62
data-deficient species.
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