1) Brewer, David. Birds New to Science: Fifty Years of Avian Discoveries. 2018. Helm. Hardbound: 416 pages. Price: $60.00 U.S.
PUBLISHER'S SUMMARY: Amazing as it might sound, ornithologists are still discovering, on average, five or six bird species that are completely new to science each year. What's more, these aren't all just 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).
This book documents all of these remarkable discoveries
made since 1960, from Barau's Petrel onwards, covering around 300
species. It fills an important gap in the ornithological literature.
Written in an engaging style, Birds New to Science provides a rich reference to an era of adventure in ornithology. Each species account discusses the story of the discovery, with photographs of the birds where available, along with a discussion of what is known about the species' biology, habitat, and distribution, with a strong conservation message--most of the species in the book are either vulnerable or endangered.
RECOMMENDATION: For those with an interest in ornithological history and/or avian conservation.
Written in an engaging style, Birds New to Science provides a rich reference to an era of adventure in ornithology. Each species account discusses the story of the discovery, with photographs of the birds where available, along with a discussion of what is known about the species' biology, habitat, and distribution, with a strong conservation message--most of the species in the book are either vulnerable or endangered.
RECOMMENDATION: For those with an interest in ornithological history and/or avian conservation.
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