Atlas des Oiseaux du Gabon [Atlas of the Birds of Gabon]

About this book

Language: French

This book describes the 713 bird species recorded in Gabon. Each species is accompanied by at least one photograph and a map showing the locations of known sightings. Between 2020 and 2023, the authors conducted three field missions to update the data contained in the literature on Gabonese ornithology. Species considered endangered are listed in the introduction, which covers both the history of ornithology in Gabon and the challenges facing the country now and in the future. Intended as a reference work, this atlas of the birds of Gabon is for researchers, birdwatchers, and all involved in the fight to preserve biodiversity.

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Biography

Patrice Christy is a French ornithologist specialising in the birds of Central Africa, particularly Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and São Tomé and Príncipe. He has numerous scientific publications to his credit.

Michel Hasson was born in Kalemie on the shores of Lake Tanganyika (Democratic Republic of the Congo). An ardent nature lover, he is active in several associations dedicated to preserving the biodiversity of Central Africa. He has previously published, with the Royal Museum for Central Africa, Birds of Katanga (M. Louette & M. Hasson, 2011) and Katanga: Des Animaux et des Hommes (M. Hasson, 2015).