Birds of Northern South America - an Identification Guide

Robin Restall

ISBN 10: 0713672420 / ISBN 13: 9780713672428

Editore: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London, 2006

Volume I of a comprehensive two-volume identification set the ultimate guide to birds of the region.Covering every species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, the magnificent Birds of Northern South America represents one of the greatest ornithological publications of the 21st century. In this 'text' volume, more than 2,300 species are described in depth, with discussion of geographical variation, identification, status, habitat, voice and taxonomy. Robin Restall's detailed and comprehensive colour plates along with accurate distribution maps are in the second volume of the set.This authoritative book is not only 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 resident species and those which pass through on migration. A landmark publication, Birds of Northern South America remains the standard work on the stunningly diverse birds of the region. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR006115468

Riassunto:

Volume I of a comprehensive two-part identification guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region.

Informazioni sugli autori: Clemencia Rodner works at the Phelps Museum in Caracas.

Miguel Lentino works at the Phelps Museum in Caracas.

Robin Restall is author and illustrator of several titles on the birds of South America, including the acclaimed Birds of Northern South America (Helm, 2006), and was also author of Munias and Mannikins (Pica Press, 1996).

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Birds of Northern South America - an ...
Casa editrice: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London
Data di pubblicazione: 2006
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good