Birds of South America: Passerines
- ISBN-10
- 0691167966
- ISBN-13
- 9780691167961
- Series
- Birds of South America
- Category
- Nature
- Pages
- 464
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-09-01
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
Description
This comprehensive field guide to the birds of South America covers all 1,952 passerine species to be found south of Panama, including offshore islands such as Trinidad, the Galapagos, and the Falklands, and the islands of the Scotia Arc leading to the Antarctic mainland. It features 197 stunning color plates and detailed species accounts that describe key identification features, habitat, songs, and calls. All plumages for each species are illustrated, including males, females, and juveniles. This easy-to-use guide is the essential travel companion for experienced birdwatchers and novice birders alike. Combines a clear format with a wealth of detailed information Features 197 color plates that aid identification Covers key identification features with information on habitat, songs, and calls Includes a distribution map for each species
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Other editions
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- 2009
- 750 pages
- Paperback
- Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated
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- 1972
- 321 pages
- Paperback
- Eyre Methuen Limited
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