Book "50 Birds of Angola - Rarity and Endemism"
After six years of research and discussion work, Holísticos recently produced a book that highlights, of the approximately one thousand species, those that it considers to be the 50 most special birds in Angola, whether due to its endemism, restricted distribution, rarity or its beauty. This work has texts by Pedro Vaz Pinto and engravings by Fernando Hugo Fernandes and the preface is signed by His Excellency Bornito de Sousa, Vice-President of the Republic of Angola. With this publication we hope to properly celebrate the diversity of Angola's birdlife.
For each species, its degree of endemism is mentioned, whenever justified, and its global conservation status according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is also highlighted. A complementary text was also prepared for each bird, which summarizes its habits and ecology, and provides some clues that can help the reader identify it in the field and distinguish it from some similar species that occur in Angola. Finally, for each bird, one or more locations in Angola that are considered suitable for observing them in the wild are mentioned. Proceeds from the sale of this publication go to the non-governmental organization Kissama Foundation.
Source: Holisticos
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