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Book Title
World's Rarest Birds
Publication Name
The World's Rarest Birds
Title
The World's Rarest Birds
ISBN-10
0691155968
EAN
9780691155968
ISBN
9780691155968
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardcover
Release Year
2013
Release Date
14/04/2013
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Item Height
1.2in
Item Length
11.4in
Item Weight
60.1 Oz
Author
Robert Still, Andy Swash, Erik Hirschfeld
Genre
Nature
Series
WILDGuides
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Endangered Species, Animals / Birds
Item Width
9in
Number of Pages
360 Pages

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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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Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691155968
ISBN-13
9780691155968
eBay Product ID (ePID)
122269030

Product Key Features

Book Title
World's Rarest Birds
Author
Robert Still, Andy Swash, Erik Hirschfeld
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Endangered Species, Animals / Birds
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Nature
Number of Pages
360 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
11.4in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
9in
Item Weight
60.1 Oz

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Series Volume Number
55
Lc Classification Number
Ql676.7
Reviews
Dense, richly informative. . . . Offers a showcase of struggling birds globally--but each shot through a lens that celebrates their diversity, vibrance, elegance, and enthusiastic displays., "[A] splendid book. . . . Those who read the book will be like the blind men and the elephant. Photographers will see a photography book. Birdwatchers will see a field guide to rare birds. Conservationists will see extinction. And dilettantes will see a coffee-table book. All will be in some measure correct."-- Matt Young, Panda's Thumb, [A] remarkable book. . . . The 'coffee table' format belies the extraordinary amount of research and the sheer volume of information presented. The authors have produced a reference book of outstanding quality. But this is no ordinary reference book to be occasionally picked off the shelf, dusted down and browsed rather it is a treasure chest of stories of discovery, loss and re-discovery. I found each visit to these beautifully presented pages unearthed more gems and yet more extraordinary insights into our most threatened birdlife., "A beautifully illustrated book vividly depicting the most endangered birds on our once beautiful planet, elaborating on the threats confronting these species, and the measures needed to protect them from dying out."-- Wan Lixin, Shanghai Daily, "Dense, richly informative. . . . Offers a showcase of struggling birds globally--but each shot through a lens that celebrates their diversity, vibrance, elegance, and enthusiastic displays." -- Audubon Magazine, " The World's Rarest Birds , though hefty, is so valuable: It offers short informative profiles of 591 of the most at-risk species, the birds classified as Endangered, Critically Endangered, or Extinct in the Wild. Instead of numbers on a chart, it allows us to see Cuba's Zapata Wren, Kenya's Taita Thrush, South America's Yellow Cardinal, and other species as birds worth caring about. A photo or a painting depicts each one--an astonishing accomplishment." ---Joel Greenberg, Bird Watching, "Everyone who has an interest in our wonderful amazing weird and surprising birds should have a copy of The World's Rarest Birds . Its 350 pages are packed with stunning images and loaded with facts to inspire us all to do more to protect our wild birds and the wild places they live. . . . We highly recommend this book to all."-- Biggest Twitch, "Dense, richly informative. . . . Offers a showcase of struggling birds globally--but each shot through a lens that celebrates their diversity, vibrance, elegance, and enthusiastic displays."-- Audubon Magazine, "Beautiful. . . . The book is intended to educate and mobilize birders, naturalists and the general public to take action to save threatened birds and to raise awareness for the BirdLife Preventing Extinctions Programme." --Penny Miller, A Charm of Finches, Outstanding. . . . A great read and a[n] exceptional contribution to the global Ornithological community. ---Dan Murray, Birding New Jersey, "This has clearly been a labor of love for the team who produced the book. The result is a testament to the efforts and design skills of the authors, the generosity of the photographers who donated their images, and the expertise of the many other contributors. Stunning images emphasize the beauty and irreplaceability of these species, while the range maps--many merely a small dot on a regional map--are a stark reminder of how close we are to losing so much. The book is very modestly priced and is likely to become a convenient and standard source of information for birders, students, conservationists and professional ornithologists." --Paul Dolman, Ibis, "[A] splendid book. . . . Those who read the book will be like the blind men and the elephant. Photographers will see a photography book. Birdwatchers will see a field guide to rare birds. Conservationists will see extinction. And dilettantes will see a coffee-table book. All will be in some measure correct." ---Matt Young, Panda's Thumb, "A landmark volume of unparalleled coverage. . . . An exemplary volume of long-term value, teaching us never to take for granted the presence of birds in our lives." -- Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Books of 2013, "Bring[s] to life what might otherwise be an abstract idea devoid of the impetus of emotion--the glory and wonder of nature, and the truly, dazzlingly, urgent need to protect what's left of it." ---Cathy Taibbi, Wildlife Conservation Examiner, "Beautiful. . . . The book is intended to educate and mobilize birders, naturalists and the general public to take action to save threatened birds and to raise awareness for the BirdLife Preventing Extinctions Programme." ---Penny Miller, A Charm of Finches, As well as being well-researched, authoritative and up to date, this is also an impressive product. It is large-format, heavy and substantial with a 'quality feel' and is liberally illustrated throughout. Unfortunately, it is not a particularly joyful read for it is disturbing to find not only Velvet Scoter but also such species as Egyptian Vulture within its pages. Reading this book is therefore something of a bitter-sweet experience. It is a beautiful production and the birds are alluring indeed but their possibly brief tenure on this planet provides ample cause for despair., "It can only be hoped that this beautiful book succeeds, however modestly, in its aim of increasing awareness of these threatened species--and of birds like the great knot that may well become endangered in the near future given the unsustainable path that we seem to be following." ---David Diskin, South China Morning Post, This fascinating table-sized book contains a wealth of data on the world's rarest birds. It is loaded with nice photos, tables and maps. ---FHB, Wildlife Activist, "If you do any sort of world birding, or even just dream about it, this is nothing short of scripture." --Eric Salzman, ABA Blog, "This is a coffee-table volume scrapes the glossy veneer from rarity, places a marker firmly in the ground in a measured manner and unflinchingly highlights the endangered and vulnerable along with the challenges that face us to make them less so. If it succeeds in raising awareness for even some of the species it highlights it will be a major achievement. Buy a copy and give it to your MP or MEP with a personal message to do more; it's the least we can do." --Alan Tilmouth, Birdguides, "A beautifully illustrated book vividly depicting the most endangered birds on our once beautiful planet, elaborating on the threats confronting these species, and the measures needed to protect them from dying out." ---Wan Lixin, Shanghai Daily, A coffee table treasure or a rainy day home birding experience. I highly recommend The World's Rarest Birds as a valuable addition to the libraries of conservationists and birders alike., "If you're a world birder or an armchair birder this is a fascinating if sobering book."-- Harry Fuller, Towhee Blog, An essential and timely study of conservationism and natural history. ---Guy de Federicis, Blogcritics.org, This landmark book features stunning photographs of 500 of these species--the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. . . . [O]ne-of-a-kind., "The book is educational, promotes conservation, looks nice, but at the same time is a reference source for those rare birds. . . . The World's Rarest Birds is like that stuff you put in your gas tank to add oomph to your engine, but with birdbooks. A regional library of references will suddenly have high octane information on some of the least known species." ---Greg Laden, Science Blogs, This book is packed with information and, for its price, it provides an impressive amount of material. In total, 650 species are featured and the volume harnessed the work of 321 photographers from around the world. It represents a truly impressive feat and I challenge any travelling birder not to be obsessed with it! How sad, though, that such a work of beauty details a story that can only be described as the tragic failure of mankind., "This gorgeous oversized hardcover is a roll-call of the world's endangered birds, listed by region. . . . [A]nyone who loves birds will learn a lot from this sobering reference that documents the variety of endangered birds and the tragic thoroughness and destructive reach of man'kind.'" ---Devorah Bennu, GrrlScientist, A landmark volume of unparalleled coverage. . . . An exemplary volume of long-term value, teaching us never to take for granted the presence of birds in our lives., It is sad to think that many of the birds depicted in this book may become extinct within our lifetime as a result of human impact and this book deserves a place on many a coffee table as a stark reminder of our influence on this planet., "A coffee table treasure or a rainy day home birding experience. I highly recommend The World's Rarest Birds as a valuable addition to the libraries of conservationists and birders alike." --Brad Sylvester, Examiner.com, Birdwatching, "Absolutely fascinating from start to finish. . . . A must have for all bird lovers!" ---Rob Ripma, Nutty Birder, "This reference book would be ideal for any library with an interest in ornithology and conservation alongside bird watchers across the globe. The research that has gone into producing this book must have been immense. . . . Hopefully the book will at least increase awareness of all these threatened species. It has been a bitter-sweet read." ---Helen Ashton, Reference reviews, "Gorgeous. . . . the Details and Facts Listed Are Astounding." ---Dave Lewis, Birds from Behind Blog, "It can only be hoped that this beautiful book succeeds, however modestly, in its aim of increasing awareness of these threatened species--and of birds like the great knot that may well become endangered in the near future given the unsustainable path that we seem to be following."-- David Diskin, South China Morning Post, "This lovely, coffee-table sized book is a wonder. . . . The take away lesson in this book is obvious: The species described in the book are in peril; conservation actions for each are necessary, and time is of the essence."-- Birding Community e-Bulletin, "Outstanding. . . . A great read and a[n] exceptional contribution to the global Ornithological community."-- Dan Murray, Birding New Jersey, "An essential and timely study of conservationism and natural history."-- Guy de Federicis, Blogcritics.org, This guide, filled with photos and descriptions of conservation efforts, illustrates the perils faced by rare and endangered avian species., "Gorgeous photography, cool maps, graphs and tables, all will entice you to learn more about these birds and to care."-- Robert Mortensen, Birding is Fun, "[A] remarkable book. . . . The 'coffee table' format belies the extraordinary amount of research and the sheer volume of information presented. The authors have produced a reference book of outstanding quality. But this is no ordinary reference book to be occasionally picked off the shelf, dusted down and browsed rather it is a treasure chest of stories of discovery, loss and re-discovery. I found each visit to these beautifully presented pages unearthed more gems and yet more extraordinary insights into our most threatened birdlife."-- Keith Clarkson, Birding Frontiers, Everyone who has an interest in our wonderful amazing weird and surprising birds should have a copy of The World's Rarest Birds . Its 350 pages are packed with stunning images and loaded with facts to inspire us all to do more to protect our wild birds and the wild places they live. . . . We highly recommend this book to all., [A] remarkable book. . . . The 'coffee table' format belies the extraordinary amount of research and the sheer volume of information presented. The authors have produced a reference book of outstanding quality. But this is no ordinary reference book to be occasionally picked off the shelf, dusted down and browsed rather it is a treasure chest of stories of discovery, loss and re-discovery. I found each visit to these beautifully presented pages unearthed more gems and yet more extraordinary insights into our most threatened birdlife. ---Keith Clarkson, Birding Frontiers, "This book is packed with information and, for its price, it provides an impressive amount of material. In total, 650 species are featured and the volume harnessed the work of 321 photographers from around the world. It represents a truly impressive feat and I challenge any travelling birder not to be obsessed with it! How sad, though, that such a work of beauty details a story that can only be described as the tragic failure of mankind."-- Birding World, " The World's Rarest Birds , though hefty, is so valuable: It offers short informative profiles of 591 of the most at-risk species, the birds classified as Endangered, Critically Endangered, or Extinct in the Wild. Instead of numbers on a chart, it allows us to see Cuba's Zapata Wren, Kenya's Taita Thrush, South America's Yellow Cardinal, and other species as birds worth caring about. A photo or a painting depicts each one--an astonishing accomplishment."-- Joel Greenberg, Bird Watching, The World's Rarest Birds , though hefty, is so valuable: It offers short informative profiles of 591 of the most at-risk species, the birds classified as Endangered, Critically Endangered, or Extinct in the Wild. Instead of numbers on a chart, it allows us to see Cuba's Zapata Wren, Kenya's Taita Thrush, South America's Yellow Cardinal, and other species as birds worth caring about. A photo or a painting depicts each one--an astonishing accomplishment. ---Joel Greenberg, Bird Watching, [A] splendid book. . . . Those who read the book will be like the blind men and the elephant. Photographers will see a photography book. Birdwatchers will see a field guide to rare birds. Conservationists will see extinction. And dilettantes will see a coffee-table book. All will be in some measure correct., A coffee table treasure or a rainy day home birding experience. I highly recommend The World's Rarest Birds as a valuable addition to the libraries of conservationists and birders alike. ---Brad Sylvester, Examiner.com, Birdwatching, "Far from being just a list of rare birds and pretty pictures then, [ The World's Rarest Birds ] is a well-written, superbly-illustrated reference book that should be valid for years to come."-- Charlie Moores, Talking Naturally, "It is a sobering thought that, without heroic conservation efforts, many of these birds may soon exist only on the pages of books like this." -- Natural History, "Outstanding. . . . A great read and a[n] exceptional contribution to the global Ornithological community." ---Dan Murray, Birding New Jersey, This lovely, coffee-table sized book is a wonder. . . . The take away lesson in this book is obvious: The species described in the book are in peril; conservation actions for each are necessary, and time is of the essence., This has clearly been a labor of love for the team who produced the book. The result is a testament to the efforts and design skills of the authors, the generosity of the photographers who donated their images, and the expertise of the many other contributors. Stunning images emphasize the beauty and irreplaceability of these species, while the range maps--many merely a small dot on a regional map--are a stark reminder of how close we are to losing so much. The book is very modestly priced and is likely to become a convenient and standard source of information for birders, students, conservationists and professional ornithologists. ---Paul Dolman, Ibis, "Everyone who has an interest in our wonderful amazing weird and surprising birds should have a copy of The World's Rarest Birds . Its 350 pages are packed with stunning images and loaded with facts to inspire us all to do more to protect our wild birds and the wild places they live. . . . We highly recommend this book to all." -- Biggest Twitch, The book is educational, promotes conservation, looks nice, but at the same time is a reference source for those rare birds. . . . The World's Rarest Birds is like that stuff you put in your gas tank to add oomph to your engine, but with birdbooks. A regional library of references will suddenly have high octane information on some of the least known species. ---Greg Laden, Science Blogs, "As a quick reference and an authoritative and up-to-date conservation resource, this book belongs not only on the shelves of professionals, but will equally appeal to birders, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who feels concern for the loss of biodiversity." --Susan B. McRae, Quarterly Review of Biology, "Gorgeous photography, cool maps, graphs and tables, all will entice you to learn more about these birds and to care." ---Robert Mortensen, Birding is Fun, The book is educational, promotes conservation, looks nice, but at the same time is a reference source for those rare birds. . . . The World's Rarest Birds is like that stuff you put in your gas tank to add oomph to your engine, but with birdbooks. A regional library of references will suddenly have high octane information on some of the least known species., "An essential and timely study of conservationism and natural history." --Guy de Federicis, Blogcritics.org, Filled with beautiful pictures and drawings, and a wealth of information on endangered bird species, this book is an absolute must-have for anyone interested in bird conservation, and a delight for people everywhere who love birds and enjoy learning about them. ---Bill Saur, Passionate Birder, [A] handsome volume. . . . Most people will never see an Australian night parrot, a Floreana mockingbird, or a Jamaican pauraque. This book is an inexpensive way for birders and general readers to travel the world to see the rare and endangered. Perhaps it can motivate more people to manage habitats for all species. ---Linda Scarth, Booklist, "This is a coffee-table volume scrapes the glossy veneer from rarity, places a marker firmly in the ground in a measured manner and unflinchingly highlights the endangered and vulnerable along with the challenges that face us to make them less so. If it succeeds in raising awareness for even some of the species it highlights it will be a major achievement. Buy a copy and give it to your MP or MEP with a personal message to do more; it's the least we can do." ---Alan Tilmouth, Birdguides, "Gorgeous photography, cool maps, graphs and tables, all will entice you to learn more about these birds and to care." --Robert Mortensen, Birding is Fun, It can only be hoped that this beautiful book succeeds, however modestly, in its aim of increasing awareness of these threatened species--and of birds like the great knot that may well become endangered in the near future given the unsustainable path that we seem to be following. ---David Diskin, South China Morning Post, The content makes for disturbing reading, packed as it is with evidence and insight into how man is slowly but surely eliminating many of Planet Earth's 10,000 bird species. . . . As the publishers quite rightly say with their accompanying literature, 'this is a book that we all wish wasn't necessary' (my emphasis). This is a sentiment that will resonate to most reading this blog but the book needs to find a wider audience rather than simply reach the already converted. The World's Rarest Birds deserves that wider audience and I sincerely hope it reaches them; otherwise we may need to produce another and more desperate volume in a short number of years. Let's hope not. This is a great book, and I have a suggestion. Buy two and send one copy to your elected representative at the highest level possible., This gorgeous oversized hardcover is a roll-call of the world's endangered birds, listed by region. . . . [A]nyone who loves birds will learn a lot from this sobering reference that documents the variety of endangered birds and the tragic thoroughness and destructive reach of man'kind.' ---Devorah Bennu, GrrlScientist, " The World's Rarest Birds , though hefty, is so valuable: It offers short informative profiles of 591 of the most at-risk species, the birds classified as Endangered, Critically Endangered, or Extinct in the Wild. Instead of numbers on a chart, it allows us to see Cuba's Zapata Wren, Kenya's Taita Thrush, South America's Yellow Cardinal, and other species as birds worth caring about. A photo or a painting depicts each one--an astonishing accomplishment." --Joel Greenberg, Bird Watching, "Extraordinary images and design, along with authoritative text, make The World's Rarest Birds the best book on rare birds of the world that I've seen. I'm very glad to have it, but at the same time saddened that it has to exist at all. But since there are birds in trouble we need a book like this to tell their stories. It belongs on the table--not the shelf--of anyone who cares about birds." --Grant McCreary, Birder's Library, "This substantial volume, with the motto 'Let the birds speak for themselves', gives visual and textual confirmation to the threats faced by a substantial fraction of the birds of the world. Hirschfeld, Swash, and Still provide images and conservation information for 650 avian species worldwide, focusing the reader's attention on the varieties of problems avifauna face. . . . This valuable work deserves a place in every library ornithology collection."-- Choice, This is an excellent book; packed with information, well-designed, full of excellent photographs and with lots of well-written and interesting text. The photographs are marvellous. And the illustrations of those birds for which no decent photographs exist, by Tomasz Cofta, are excellent too. . . . It is a book that is a joy to have--but a shame that it needs to exist., "A beautifully illustrated book vividly depicting the most endangered birds on our once beautiful planet, elaborating on the threats confronting these species, and the measures needed to protect them from dying out." --Wan Lixin, Shanghai Daily, "The content makes for disturbing reading, packed as it is with evidence and insight into how man is slowly but surely eliminating many of Planet Earth's 10,000 bird species. . . . As the publishers quite rightly say with their accompanying literature, 'this is a book that we all wish wasn't necessary' (my emphasis). This is a sentiment that will resonate to most reading this blog but the book needs to find a wider audience rather than simply reach the already converted. The World's Rarest Birds deserves that wider audience and I sincerely hope it reaches them; otherwise we may need to produce another and more desperate volume in a short number of years. Let's hope not. This is a great book, and I have a suggestion. Buy two and send one copy to your elected representative at the highest level possible." --Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog, "If you do any sort of world birding, or even just dream about it, this is nothing short of scripture." ---Eric Salzman, ABA Blog, "A monumental effort to elevate the visibility of bird conservation efforts worldwide." ---Beth Buczynski, Care2.com, "[A] handsome volume. . . . Most people will never see an Australian night parrot, a Floreana mockingbird, or a Jamaican pauraque. This book is an inexpensive way for birders and general readers to travel the world to see the rare and endangered. Perhaps it can motivate more people to manage habitats for all species." --Linda Scarth, Booklist, As a quick reference and an authoritative and up-to-date conservation resource, this book belongs not only on the shelves of professionals, but will equally appeal to birders, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who feels concern for the loss of biodiversity. ---Susan B. McRae, Quarterly Review of Biology, "Filled with beautiful pictures and drawings, and a wealth of information on endangered bird species, this book is an absolute must-have for anyone interested in bird conservation, and a delight for people everywhere who love birds and enjoy learning about them." --Bill Saur, Passionate Birder, Outstanding. . . . A great read and a[n] exceptional contribution to the global Ornithological community., "Outstanding. . . . A great read and a[n] exceptional contribution to the global Ornithological community." --Dan Murray, Birding New Jersey, "Extraordinary images and design, along with authoritative text, make The World's Rarest Birds the best book on rare birds of the world that I've seen. I'm very glad to have it, but at the same time saddened that it has to exist at all. But since there are birds in trouble we need a book like this to tell their stories. It belongs on the table--not the shelf--of anyone who cares about birds."-- Grant McCreary, Birder's Library, "Filled with beautiful pictures and drawings, and a wealth of information on endangered bird species, this book is an absolute must-have for anyone interested in bird conservation, and a delight for people everywhere who love birds and enjoy learning about them."-- Bill Saur, Passionate Birder, "Bring[s] to life what might otherwise be an abstract idea devoid of the impetus of emotion--the glory and wonder of nature, and the truly, dazzlingly, urgent need to protect what's left of it." --Cathy Taibbi, Wildlife Conservation Examiner, "This reference book would be ideal for any library with an interest in ornithology and conservation alongside bird watchers across the globe. The research that has gone into producing this book must have been immense. . . . Hopefully the book will at least increase awareness of all these threatened species. It has been a bitter-sweet read." --Helen Ashton, Reference reviews, "It can only be hoped that this beautiful book succeeds, however modestly, in its aim of increasing awareness of these threatened species--and of birds like the great knot that may well become endangered in the near future given the unsustainable path that we seem to be following." --David Diskin, South China Morning Post, An authoritative volume that's also a delight to hold, even if it's frequently disturbing to read. ---Bradley Winterton, Taipei Times, "Far from being just a list of rare birds and pretty pictures then, [ The World's Rarest Birds ] is a well-written, superbly-illustrated reference book that should be valid for years to come." --Charlie Moores, Talking Naturally, "An authoritative volume that's also a delight to hold, even if it's frequently disturbing to read."-- Bradley Winterton, Taipei Times, Fourth Place for the 2013 BB/BTO Best Bird Book of the Year, British Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology One of Library Journal 's Best Sci-Tech Books for 2013, "The book is educational, promotes conservation, looks nice, but at the same time is a reference source for those rare birds. . . . The World's Rarest Birds is like that stuff you put in your gas tank to add oomph to your engine, but with birdbooks. A regional library of references will suddenly have high octane information on some of the least known species." --Greg Laden, Science Blogs, An extraordinary bird book. . . . If you support conservation, and wish to protect the Earth's rarest birds, you need to read The World's Rarest Birds . ---Gabriel Thoumi, Mongabay.com, "An extraordinary bird book. . . . If you support conservation, and wish to protect the Earth's rarest birds, you need to read The World's Rarest Birds ." --Gabriel Thoumi, Mongabay.com, Bring[s] to life what might otherwise be an abstract idea devoid of the impetus of emotion--the glory and wonder of nature, and the truly, dazzlingly, urgent need to protect what's left of it. ---Cathy Taibbi, Wildlife Conservation Examiner, "An authoritative volume that's also a delight to hold, even if it's frequently disturbing to read." ---Bradley Winterton, Taipei Times, This reference book would be ideal for any library with an interest in ornithology and conservation alongside bird watchers across the globe. The research that has gone into producing this book must have been immense. . . . Hopefully the book will at least increase awareness of all these threatened species. It has been a bitter-sweet read. ---Helen Ashton, Reference reviews, Far from being just a list of rare birds and pretty pictures then, [ The World's Rarest Birds ] is a well-written, superbly-illustrated reference book that should be valid for years to come. ---Charlie Moores, Talking Naturally, This substantial volume, with the motto 'Let the birds speak for themselves', gives visual and textual confirmation to the threats faced by a substantial fraction of the birds of the world. Hirschfeld, Swash, and Still provide images and conservation information for 650 avian species worldwide, focusing the reader's attention on the varieties of problems avifauna face. . . . This valuable work deserves a place in every library ornithology collection., "This has clearly been a labor of love for the team who produced the book. The result is a testament to the efforts and design skills of the authors, the generosity of the photographers who donated their images, and the expertise of the many other contributors. Stunning images emphasize the beauty and irreplaceability of these species, while the range maps--many merely a small dot on a regional map--are a stark reminder of how close we are to losing so much. The book is very modestly priced and is likely to become a convenient and standard source of information for birders, students, conservationists and professional ornithologists."-- Paul Dolman, Ibis, "This is an excellent book; packed with information, well-designed, full of excellent photographs and with lots of well-written and interesting text. The photographs are marvellous. And the illustrations of those birds for which no decent photographs exist, by Tomasz Cofta, are excellent too. . . . It is a book that is a joy to have--but a shame that it needs to exist."-- Mark Avery blog, "An extraordinary bird book. . . . If you support conservation, and wish to protect the Earth's rarest birds, you need to read The World's Rarest Birds ."-- Gabriel Thoumi, Mongabay.com, "[A] remarkable book. . . . The 'coffee table' format belies the extraordinary amount of research and the sheer volume of information presented. The authors have produced a reference book of outstanding quality. But this is no ordinary reference book to be occasionally picked off the shelf, dusted down and browsed rather it is a treasure chest of stories of discovery, loss and re-discovery. I found each visit to these beautifully presented pages unearthed more gems and yet more extraordinary insights into our most threatened birdlife." ---Keith Clarkson, Birding Frontiers, "This gorgeous oversized hardcover is a roll-call of the world's endangered birds, listed by region. . . . [A]nyone who loves birds will learn a lot from this sobering reference that documents the variety of endangered birds and the tragic thoroughness and destructive reach of man'kind.'"-- Devorah Bennu, GrrlScientist , The Guardian, "This book is packed with information and, for its price, it provides an impressive amount of material. In total, 650 species are featured and the volume harnessed the work of 321 photographers from around the world. It represents a truly impressive feat and I challenge any travelling birder not to be obsessed with it! How sad, though, that such a work of beauty details a story that can only be described as the tragic failure of mankind." -- Birding World, "This is an excellent book; packed with information, well-designed, full of excellent photographs and with lots of well-written and interesting text. The photographs are marvellous. And the illustrations of those birds for which no decent photographs exist, by Tomasz Cofta, are excellent too. . . . It is a book that is a joy to have--but a shame that it needs to exist." -- Mark Avery blog, "As a quick reference and an authoritative and up-to-date conservation resource, this book belongs not only on the shelves of professionals, but will equally appeal to birders, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who feels concern for the loss of biodiversity." ---Susan B. McRae, Quarterly Review of Biology, It is a sobering thought that, without heroic conservation efforts, many of these birds may soon exist only on the pages of books like this., "[A] handsome volume. . . . Most people will never see an Australian night parrot, a Floreana mockingbird, or a Jamaican pauraque. This book is an inexpensive way for birders and general readers to travel the world to see the rare and endangered. Perhaps it can motivate more people to manage habitats for all species." ---Linda Scarth, Booklist, "This has clearly been a labor of love for the team who produced the book. The result is a testament to the efforts and design skills of the authors, the generosity of the photographers who donated their images, and the expertise of the many other contributors. Stunning images emphasize the beauty and irreplaceability of these species, while the range maps--many merely a small dot on a regional map--are a stark reminder of how close we are to losing so much. The book is very modestly priced and is likely to become a convenient and standard source of information for birders, students, conservationists and professional ornithologists." ---Paul Dolman, Ibis, "A coffee table treasure or a rainy day home birding experience. I highly recommend The World's Rarest Birds as a valuable addition to the libraries of conservationists and birders alike." ---Brad Sylvester, Examiner.com, Birdwatching, "This landmark book features stunning photographs of 500 of these species--the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. . . . [O]ne-of-a-kind." -- World Book Industry, "This guide, filled with photos and descriptions of conservation efforts, illustrates the perils faced by rare and endangered avian species." -- Science News, Gorgeous photography, cool maps, graphs and tables, all will entice you to learn more about these birds and to care. ---Robert Mortensen, Birding is Fun, "[A] remarkable book. . . . The 'coffee table' format belies the extraordinary amount of research and the sheer volume of information presented. The authors have produced a reference book of outstanding quality. But this is no ordinary reference book to be occasionally picked off the shelf, dusted down and browsed rather it is a treasure chest of stories of discovery, loss and re-discovery. I found each visit to these beautifully presented pages unearthed more gems and yet more extraordinary insights into our most threatened birdlife." --Keith Clarkson, Birding Frontiers, Beautiful. . . . The book is intended to educate and mobilize birders, naturalists and the general public to take action to save threatened birds and to raise awareness for the BirdLife Preventing Extinctions Programme., "If you're a world birder or an armchair birder this is a fascinating if sobering book." ---Harry Fuller, Towhee Blog, [A] handsome volume. . . . Most people will never see an Australian night parrot, a Floreana mockingbird, or a Jamaican pauraque. This book is an inexpensive way for birders and general readers to travel the world to see the rare and endangered. Perhaps it can motivate more people to manage habitats for all species., "This gorgeous oversized hardcover is a roll-call of the world's endangered birds, listed by region. . . . [A]nyone who loves birds will learn a lot from this sobering reference that documents the variety of endangered birds and the tragic thoroughness and destructive reach of man'kind.'" --Devorah Bennu, GrrlScientist , The Guardian, "Essential for birders, both armchair and actual, and readers in ecology and conservation. The scope, depth and organization are exemplary." --Sally Bickley, Library Journal, "Far from being just a list of rare birds and pretty pictures then, [ The World's Rarest Birds ] is a well-written, superbly-illustrated reference book that should be valid for years to come." ---Charlie Moores, Talking Naturally, A monumental effort to elevate the visibility of bird conservation efforts worldwide. ---Beth Buczynski, Care2.com, It can only be hoped that this beautiful book succeeds, however modestly, in its aim of increasing awareness of these threatened species--and of birds like the great knot that may well become endangered in the near future given the unsustainable path that we seem to be following., A beautifully illustrated book vividly depicting the most endangered birds on our once beautiful planet, elaborating on the threats confronting these species, and the measures needed to protect them from dying out., "Essential for birders, both armchair and actual, and readers in ecology and conservation. The scope, depth and organization are exemplary." ---Sally Bickley, Library Journal, Extraordinary images and design, along with authoritative text, make The World's Rarest Birds the best book on rare birds of the world that I've seen. I'm very glad to have it, but at the same time saddened that it has to exist at all. But since there are birds in trouble we need a book like this to tell their stories. It belongs on the table--not the shelf--of anyone who cares about birds. ---Grant McCreary, Birder's Library, "[A] splendid book. . . . Those who read the book will be like the blind men and the elephant. Photographers will see a photography book. Birdwatchers will see a field guide to rare birds. Conservationists will see extinction. And dilettantes will see a coffee-table book. All will be in some measure correct." --Matt Young, Panda's Thumb, "As well as being well-researched, authoritative and up to date, this is also an impressive product. It is large-format, heavy and substantial with a 'quality feel' and is liberally illustrated throughout. Unfortunately, it is not a particularly joyful read for it is disturbing to find not only Velvet Scoter but also such species as Egyptian Vulture within its pages. Reading this book is therefore something of a bitter-sweet experience. It is a beautiful production and the birds are alluring indeed but their possibly brief tenure on this planet provides ample cause for despair." ---Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert, This is a coffee-table volume scrapes the glossy veneer from rarity, places a marker firmly in the ground in a measured manner and unflinchingly highlights the endangered and vulnerable along with the challenges that face us to make them less so. If it succeeds in raising awareness for even some of the species it highlights it will be a major achievement. Buy a copy and give it to your MP or MEP with a personal message to do more; it's the least we can do. ---Alan Tilmouth, Birdguides, "If you're a world birder or an armchair birder this is a fascinating if sobering book." --Harry Fuller, Towhee Blog, "This substantial volume, with the motto 'Let the birds speak for themselves', gives visual and textual confirmation to the threats faced by a substantial fraction of the birds of the world. Hirschfeld, Swash, and Still provide images and conservation information for 650 avian species worldwide, focusing the reader's attention on the varieties of problems avifauna face. . . . This valuable work deserves a place in every library ornithology collection." -- Choice, "If you do any sort of world birding, or even just dream about it, this is nothing short of scripture."-- Eric Salzman, ABA Blog, "It is a sobering thought that, without heroic conservation efforts, many of these birds may soon exist only on the pages of books like this."-- Natural History, "A coffee table treasure or a rainy day home birding experience. I highly recommend The World's Rarest Birds as a valuable addition to the libraries of conservationists and birders alike."-- Brad Sylvester, Examiner.com, Birdwatching, An extraordinary bird book. . . . If you support conservation, and wish to protect the Earth's rarest birds, you need to read The World's Rarest Birds ., "As well as being well-researched, authoritative and up to date, this is also an impressive product. It is large-format, heavy and substantial with a 'quality feel' and is liberally illustrated throughout. Unfortunately, it is not a particularly joyful read for it is disturbing to find not only Velvet Scoter but also such species as Egyptian Vulture within its pages. Reading this book is therefore something of a bitter-sweet experience. It is a beautiful production and the birds are alluring indeed but their possibly brief tenure on this planet provides ample cause for despair." --Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert, Extraordinary images and design, along with authoritative text, make The World's Rarest Birds the best book on rare birds of the world that I've seen. I'm very glad to have it, but at the same time saddened that it has to exist at all. But since there are birds in trouble we need a book like this to tell their stories. It belongs on the table--not the shelf--of anyone who cares about birds., "The content makes for disturbing reading, packed as it is with evidence and insight into how man is slowly but surely eliminating many of Planet Earth's 10,000 bird species. . . . As the publishers quite rightly say with their accompanying literature, 'this is a book that we all wish wasn't necessary' (my emphasis). This is a sentiment that will resonate to most reading this blog but the book needs to find a wider audience rather than simply reach the already converted. The World's Rarest Birds deserves that wider audience and I sincerely hope it reaches them; otherwise we may need to produce another and more desperate volume in a short number of years. Let's hope not. This is a great book, and I have a suggestion. Buy two and send one copy to your elected representative at the highest level possible." ---Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog, Essential for birders, both armchair and actual, and readers in ecology and conservation. The scope, depth and organization are exemplary. ---Sally Bickley, Library Journal, "This is a coffee-table volume scrapes the glossy veneer from rarity, places a marker firmly in the ground in a measured manner and unflinchingly highlights the endangered and vulnerable along with the challenges that face us to make them less so. If it succeeds in raising awareness for even some of the species it highlights it will be a major achievement. Buy a copy and give it to your MP or MEP with a personal message to do more; it's the least we can do."-- Alan Tilmouth, Birdguides, The content makes for disturbing reading, packed as it is with evidence and insight into how man is slowly but surely eliminating many of Planet Earth's 10,000 bird species. . . . As the publishers quite rightly say with their accompanying literature, 'this is a book that we all wish wasn't necessary' (my emphasis). This is a sentiment that will resonate to most reading this blog but the book needs to find a wider audience rather than simply reach the already converted. The World's Rarest Birds deserves that wider audience and I sincerely hope it reaches them; otherwise we may need to produce another and more desperate volume in a short number of years. Let's hope not. This is a great book, and I have a suggestion. Buy two and send one copy to your elected representative at the highest level possible. ---Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog, "Absolutely fascinating from start to finish. . . . A must have for all bird lovers!" --Rob Ripma, Nutty Birder, This gorgeous oversized hardcover is a roll-call of the world's endangered birds, listed by region. . . . [A]nyone who loves birds will learn a lot from this sobering reference that documents the variety of endangered birds and the tragic thoroughness and destructive reach of man'kind.', "[A] handsome volume. . . . Most people will never see an Australian night parrot, a Floreana mockingbird, or a Jamaican pauraque. This book is an inexpensive way for birders and general readers to travel the world to see the rare and endangered. Perhaps it can motivate more people to manage habitats for all species."-- Linda Scarth, Booklist, "Bring[s] to life what might otherwise be an abstract idea devoid of the impetus of emotion--the glory and wonder of nature, and the truly, dazzlingly, urgent need to protect what's left of it."-- Cathy Taibbi, Wildlife Conservation Examiner, Fourth Place for the 2013 BB/BTO Best Bird Book of the Year, British Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology, A beautifully illustrated book vividly depicting the most endangered birds on our once beautiful planet, elaborating on the threats confronting these species, and the measures needed to protect them from dying out. ---Wan Lixin, Shanghai Daily, "A monumental effort to elevate the visibility of bird conservation efforts worldwide." --Beth Buczynski, Care2.com, A dense, richly informative book. . . . Offers a showcase of struggling birds globally--but each shot through a lens that celebrates their diversity, vibrance, elegance, and enthusiastic displays., [A] splendid book. . . . Those who read the book will be like the blind men and the elephant. Photographers will see a photography book. Birdwatchers will see a field guide to rare birds. Conservationists will see extinction. And dilettantes will see a coffee-table book. All will be in some measure correct. ---Matt Young, Panda's Thumb, Filled with beautiful pictures and drawings, and a wealth of information on endangered bird species, this book is an absolute must-have for anyone interested in bird conservation, and a delight for people everywhere who love birds and enjoy learning about them., "Filled with beautiful pictures and drawings, and a wealth of information on endangered bird species, this book is an absolute must-have for anyone interested in bird conservation, and a delight for people everywhere who love birds and enjoy learning about them." ---Bill Saur, Passionate Birder, "This fascinating table-sized book contains a wealth of data on the world's rarest birds. It is loaded with nice photos, tables and maps." ---FHB, Wildlife Activist, "It is sad to think that many of the birds depicted in this book may become extinct within our lifetime as a result of human impact and this book deserves a place on many a coffee table as a stark reminder of our influence on this planet."-- BTO Online, "A monumental effort to elevate the visibility of bird conservation efforts worldwide."-- Beth Buczynski, Care2.com, "Absolutely fascinating from start to finish. . . . A must have for all bird lovers!"-- Rob Ripma, Nutty Birder, "An extraordinary bird book. . . . If you support conservation, and wish to protect the Earth's rarest birds, you need to read The World's Rarest Birds ." ---Gabriel Thoumi, Mongabay.com, If you do any sort of world birding, or even just dream about it, this is nothing short of scripture. ---Eric Salzman, ABA Blog, Absolutely fascinating from start to finish. . . . A must have for all bird lovers! ---Rob Ripma, Nutty Birder, If you're a world birder or an armchair birder this is a fascinating if sobering book. ---Harry Fuller, Towhee Blog, "This fascinating table-sized book contains a wealth of data on the world's rarest birds. It is loaded with nice photos, tables and maps." --FHB, Wildlife Activist, "An essential and timely study of conservationism and natural history." ---Guy de Federicis, Blogcritics.org, "As well as being well-researched, authoritative and up to date, this is also an impressive product. It is large-format, heavy and substantial with a 'quality feel' and is liberally illustrated throughout. Unfortunately, it is not a particularly joyful read for it is disturbing to find not only Velvet Scoter but also such species as Egyptian Vulture within its pages. Reading this book is therefore something of a bitter-sweet experience. It is a beautiful production and the birds are alluring indeed but their possibly brief tenure on this planet provides ample cause for despair."-- Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert, "The book is educational, promotes conservation, looks nice, but at the same time is a reference source for those rare birds. . . . The World's Rarest Birds is like that stuff you put in your gas tank to add oomph to your engine, but with birdbooks. A regional library of references will suddenly have high octane information on some of the least known species."-- Greg Laden, Science Blogs, "It is sad to think that many of the birds depicted in this book may become extinct within our lifetime as a result of human impact and this book deserves a place on many a coffee table as a stark reminder of our influence on this planet." -- BTO Online, "The content makes for disturbing reading, packed as it is with evidence and insight into how man is slowly but surely eliminating many of Planet Earth's 10,000 bird species. . . . As the publishers quite rightly say with their accompanying literature, 'this is a book that we all wish wasn't necessary' (my emphasis). This is a sentiment that will resonate to most reading this blog but the book needs to find a wider audience rather than simply reach the already converted. The World's Rarest Birds deserves that wider audience and I sincerely hope it reaches them; otherwise we may need to produce another and more desperate volume in a short number of years. Let's hope not. This is a great book, and I have a suggestion. Buy two and send one copy to your elected representative at the highest level possible."-- Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog, "This lovely, coffee-table sized book is a wonder. . . . The take away lesson in this book is obvious: The species described in the book are in peril; conservation actions for each are necessary, and time is of the essence." -- Birding Community e-Bulletin, "This guide, filled with photos and descriptions of conservation efforts, illustrates the perils faced by rare and endangered avian species."-- Science News, Gorgeous photography, cool maps, graphs and tables, all will entice you to learn more about these birds and to care., "Beautiful. . . . The book is intended to educate and mobilize birders, naturalists and the general public to take action to save threatened birds and to raise awareness for the BirdLife Preventing Extinctions Programme."-- Penny Miller, A Charm of Finches, "An authoritative volume that's also a delight to hold, even if it's frequently disturbing to read." --Bradley Winterton, Taipei Times, "Extraordinary images and design, along with authoritative text, make The World's Rarest Birds the best book on rare birds of the world that I've seen. I'm very glad to have it, but at the same time saddened that it has to exist at all. But since there are birds in trouble we need a book like this to tell their stories. It belongs on the table--not the shelf--of anyone who cares about birds." ---Grant McCreary, Birder's Library, As well as being well-researched, authoritative and up to date, this is also an impressive product. It is large-format, heavy and substantial with a 'quality feel' and is liberally illustrated throughout. Unfortunately, it is not a particularly joyful read for it is disturbing to find not only Velvet Scoter but also such species as Egyptian Vulture within its pages. Reading this book is therefore something of a bitter-sweet experience. It is a beautiful production and the birds are alluring indeed but their possibly brief tenure on this planet provides ample cause for despair. ---Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert, "A dense, richly informative book. . . . Offers a showcase of struggling birds globally--but each shot through a lens that celebrates their diversity, vibrance, elegance, and enthusiastic displays."-- Emma Bryce, Audubon.com, Bring[s] to life what might otherwise be an abstract idea devoid of the impetus of emotion--the glory and wonder of nature, and the truly, dazzlingly, urgent need to protect what's left of it., Beautiful. . . . The book is intended to educate and mobilize birders, naturalists and the general public to take action to save threatened birds and to raise awareness for the BirdLife Preventing Extinctions Programme. ---Penny Miller, A Charm of Finches
Copyright Date
2013
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2012-945960
Dewey Decimal
333.95822
Series
Wildguides Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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