With its diverse range of habitats, Chile is one of the top birding destinations in South America and supports an interesting range of breeding and visiting birds, including the world's largest woodpecker, and many more endemic species. This comprehensive field guide covers every species recorded in Chile, including vagrants; all are illustrated in superb detail, and feature every major plumage variation. Concise identification text and accurate distribution maps are also provided for every species, and together these elements make this the essential field guide to the birds of this fascinating and beautiful region.