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A Photographic Guide to the Wildlife of Seychelles by Chris Mason-Parker

10,000 Birds

Seychelles’ small landmass combined with geographic isolation results in few species. The book ends with further reading suggestions, list of useful websites, and the index of both English and scientific names. That antiquity produces a high level of endemism, e.g. 19% of 62 breeding birds are endemic to the islands!