{"product_id":"the-worlds-rarest-birds-wildguides","title":"The World's Rarest Birds (WILDGuides)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946611404853,"sku":"ByrdShop_0691155968","price":37.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780691155968.jpg?v=1769957246","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-worlds-rarest-birds-wildguides","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}