For sheer diversity of birds, Ecuador cannot be beaten. Nowhere else is it as easy to experience such a range of habitats, from the high Andes to the Amazon and Chocó rainforests and those jewels in the ocean, the Galápagos Islands. The avifauna is similarly dazzling - a huge range of species, including 41 endemics, call this country home, making Ecuador the ultimate Neotropical wildlife destination. This book showcases the avian wonders of Ecuador, highlighting more than 320 regularly occurring species that can be seen by most visitors to the country, including the Galápagos. Pocket-sized yet authoritative, this is the perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor to Ecuador.

Birds of Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands (Helm Wildlife Guides)

Science & Math

Freile, Juan

Cooper, Murray

Biological Sciences

Helm

Exploring a wealth of incredible winged fauna, this fascinating compendium travels to the tropical setting of Colombia, where many different climates blend to encourage the development of habitats. The country's diverse landscapes are explored along with the rare beauty of its singular birds, showcasing their distinct plumage, colors, various sizes, songs, beaks, and wings. Illustrating how these creatures are currently threatened, this study also highlights the inadequate colonization and urbanization, deforestation, and many other factors that could potentially destroy the habitats of many species, increasing their rates of extinction. Suggestions for defensive and protective actions are included.
Explorando una gran cantidad de fauna aviadora increíble, este compendio fascinante viaja al ambiente tropical de Colombia donde muchos climas diferentes se mezclan para fomentar el desarrollo de hábitats. Diversos paisajes del país son explorados, al igual que la belleza única de sus singulares aves, mostrando sus plumajes, colores, tamaños, cantos, picos y alas. Ilustrando cómo estas criaturas están actualmente amenazadas, este estudio también pone de relieve la colonización y urbanización inadecuada, la deforestación y muchos otros factores que podrían destruir el hábitat de muchas especies, aumentando las tasas de extinción. Se incluyen sugerencias de medidas defensivas y protectoras.

Aves en Colombia (Naturaleza) (Spanish Edition)

Nature & Ecology

Villegas Editores

<div> Exploring a wealth of incredible winged fauna, this fascinating compendium travels to the tropical setting of Colombia, where many different climates blend to encourage the development of habitats. The country's diverse landscapes are explored along with the rare beauty of its singular birds, showcasing their distinct plumage, colors, various sizes, songs, beaks, and wings. Illustrating how these creatures are currently threatened, this study also highlights the inadequate colonization and urbanization, deforestation, and many other factors that could potentially destroy the habitats of many species, increasing their rates of extinction. Suggestions for defensive and protective actions are included. </div>

Birds In Colombia (Naturaleza)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

COLIBRIES EN COLOMBIA

Villegas

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