This title offers a Pan-African overview and analysis, giving a clear understanding of the conservation status of the most significant sites for birds in Africa. It also presents an introduction to the Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme, explaining the rationale and science behind IBAs.Forewords written by eminent figures.
Individual overviews for the 58 countries, summarising their ornithogical importance, ecological background, the political context for conservation and site conservation issues. Country maps showing the location of the IBAs. Site accounts for each IBA, detailing general characteristics (location, size, altitude and coordinates), habitats, protection status, bird species for which the site is significant, threats and species conservation issues concerning the site. Hundreds of tables and many graphics showing key information at national and regional levels.