A comprehensive guide to the birds of Macaronesia. Macaronesia, which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, the Azores and Cape Verde, are home to a remarkably diverse avifauna, including endemic species such as the Azores Bullfinch and Blue Chaffinch. This region hosts a host of endemic races, most of which have small and vulnerable ranges, along with some species that are very difficult or impossible to see anywhere else, such as Houbara. The Azores in particular offers an exceptionally high number of extremely scarce vagrants, especially Nearctic passerines, making it a must-visit for any birder or world-lister.

Birds of the Atlantic Islands covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia, totaling more than 450 species. The plates feature illustrations that include all plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise species accounts detail bird identification, status, range, distribution and voice.

The introductory sections cover climate, geography and ornithological history of the islands, as well as practical guidance on the best birdwatching localities. This authoritative book is an indispensable guide for any birder exploring these jewels of the Atlantic.