Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide
Plates and Maps
Clemencia Rodner author Miguel Lentino author Robin Restall author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:15th Dec '06
£60.00
Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.
Comprehensive Covers 2,300 species including breeding species, regualr visitors and vagrants Almost 6,400 images on 306 colour plates, illustrating every distinct plumage of each species Plates face maps and concise text for rapid reference Key identification features highlighted on plates Colour distribution maps for all species
This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration.This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Over 2,300 species are accurately illustrated with a total of nearly 6,400 images. Concise caption text appears on the plates and distribution maps appear opposite the plates. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration. A companion to Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide - Species Accounts Volume 1 and Volume2 available as a shrinkwrapped set: 0 7136 6026 0 GBP85
A monumental work, this is among the best designed field guides I have come across. What they have achieved has already surpassed by a significant margin all other field guides in the region. This guide is in a different class and is an absolute must for anyone birding South America north of the Amazon. * Birdwatch *
The most important book to be published about South American birds for years. * Birdtours.co.uk *
ISBN: 9780713672435
Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 40mm
Weight: 1394g
656 pages
Volume 2