The World's Rarest Birds (WILDGuides)

About this book

An illustrated survey of the worlds most endangered birds 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 speciesthe 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 Worlds 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 sectionsEurope 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.