The Birds of Azerbaijan

Sofia 2004, geb, Großformat, 380 Seiten 70 Abb., 250 Karten. The only complete monograph on the birds of Azerbaijan, a Transcaucasian country bordering the Caspian Sea. The monograph includes an introduction to the geography of Azerbaijan, the history of ornithology in the country, analysis of the avifauna, conservation, 372 species accounts, distribution maps, annotated bird list, sections on important bird areas, colonial birds, waterfowl, influence of cold winters and oil pollution. The monograph also includes a most valuable list of references on the birds of Azerbaijan.