Description
Birds in the Conca de Barberà
Book Summary
This book is the result of more than twenty years of direct observation and ornithological research in the Conca de Barberà. With clear illustrations and texts, the work offers a practical guide to identifying the bird species that inhabit this region, without the dispersion of general guides. The reader will find data on abundance, habitat, and phenology for each species, in addition to precise indications on the best places to observe them. An essential tool for naturalists and lovers of local ornithology.
What is it about?
The work opens with a brief introduction to general ornithology to contextualize the reader, and then focuses on the detailed study of the bird species present in the Conca de Barberà. For each one, data on abundance, preferred habitat, and phenology (periods of presence and reproduction) are offered. It specifies whether the species breeds in the area and if it has been detected in the Poblet Natural Site of National Interest. In addition, in many cases, specific sites are indicated where the probability of finding the bird is higher, facilitating observation. Unlike a general guide, the book is limited to the little more than 200 species that can be found with certainty in the region, reducing errors and making it much more practical for the local observer.
Main topics
- Ornithology of the Conca de Barberà
- Catalog of bird species of the region
- Habitats and phenology of local birds
- Birdwatching in the Poblet PNIN
- Field ornithological research
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for amateur and expert ornithologists, naturalists, hikers, and anyone interested in the local fauna of the Conca de Barberà. It is also a useful tool for biology and environmental science students who wish to delve into the avifauna of a specific area, as well as for nature guides and environmental educators working in the area.
What this book offers
- An exhaustive and localized catalog of the bird species of the Conca de Barberà, based on decades of direct observation.
- Practical information for observation, with indications of specific spots where each species can be found.
- A specific approach that avoids the confusion of general guides, focusing on the species actually present in the region.
- Detailed data on abundance, habitat, and phenology for each bird, including its presence in the Poblet PNIN.
Technical specifications
- Author: M·RIUS DOMINGO
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: cat
- Topic: FAUNA: BIRDS AND BIRD WATCHING
- Collection: EL TINTER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2005
- Number of pages: 112
- Weight: 277 g
Editorial review
This is a local reference work, the fruit of a long trajectory of observation, which offers added value compared to general ornithological guides. Its utility lies in the precision and specificity of the data, which allow the observer to save time and avoid errors. Although it is not a complete illustrated guide, its contextualized information makes it an essential tool for anyone interested in the avifauna of the Conca de Barberà.