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British Ornithologists' Union 
Check-list No. 6 (Second Edition) 
THE BIRDS OF CYPRUS 
by 
Peter R. Flint & Peter F. Stewart 
224 pages, hardback. 4 Figures, 16 colour and 24 black 
and white plates, 1 1 maps 
This is the second of the successful check-lists published by the British Ornithologists' Union that has been 
completely revised. Introductory chapters cover the History of Cyprus Ornithology, its GeograiAy, 
Geology, Climate, and Vegetation; others deal with Migration, Breeding, Bird Killing and Conservation. In 
addition there are 6 {q>pendices covering the omitted species, ringing recoveries, bicwnetric data of ringed 
birds, a detailed guide (with maps) of where to watch birds, the protection laws and protected species, and a 
inigration table. There is a comprehensive Reference List and detailed English and Scientific Indices. 
The Systematic List covers every species reliably recorded in Cyprus; all records of rare migrants are 
critically examined and quoted in detail. Data on migratory species cover wintering dates, movements, 
maximum numbers and their habitats. For breeding species considerable details are given on their status, 
distribution, habitats aiKl breeding; data on the endemic species are particularly detailed. 
To be published end of 1991 
Pre-publication price £15.00 ( £17.00 overseas) until end of 1991 (end of January 1992 for 
overseas applications) - thereafter £18.00 (£20.00 overseas) incl. postage. Payment may be 
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