Four of the world's leading ornithologists and ardent conservationists have produced this unique synthesis of the ecological information on all 4,037 species of birds found from Mexico south to Tierra del Fuego. In tables that cover more than 300 pages and include much of their own unpublished data, the authors summarize details on 40 key ecological parameters for each bird species. Additional data and further analyses are provided for migratory species. Because bird communities are good indicators of habitat type and condition, and because extensive bird surveys can be done quickly, bird communities are critical to rapid evaluations of an ecosystem's biological value and integrity. The authors analyze the bird species of major habitats from a conservation perspective, and develop specific guidelines to illustrate how governments, conservation organizations, and wildlife managers can use this ecological information to anchor conservation strategies on sound biological reality. "Students of ecology and wildlife management, as well as conservationists, will benefit from this book . . . . Governmental and conservation agencies should use this book when making critical decisions about where to focus their efforts as they work to preserve the environment in fragile regions of the world." —Edward I. Saiff, Science Books &amp; Films

Neotropical Birds: Ecology and Conservation

Science & Math

Stotz, Douglas F.

Parker III, Theodore A.

Fitzpatrick, John W.

Moskovits, Debra K.

Biological Sciences

University of Chicago Press

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Nearly eighteen hundred different bird species--one fifth of the world's birds--have been recorded in Peru. Birds of Peru is the most complete and well-researched field guide to this rich and fascinating diversity. It illustrates every one of the 1,792 species and shows the distinct plumages of each. It includes 304 superb, high-quality color plates directly opposite concise descriptions and color distribution maps, making it much easier to use in the field than standard neotropical field guides. The detailed text discusses key identification features, status, distribution, and vocalizations for all species, and many subspecies.
 This field guide enables users to identify all species found in Peru, and is also useful throughout much of western South America, particularly southeastern Colombia, southern Ecuador, western Brazil, Bolivia, and northern Chile.
 Birds of Peru is an indispensable resource for birdwatchers, biologists, naturalists, and conservationists working or traveling in Peru and South America.
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 <li>The most complete and well-researched field guide to the 1,792 species of birds found in Peru</li>
 <li>304 superb, high-quality color plates directly opposite concise descriptions and full-color distribution maps for quick reference and easy identification</li>
 <li>Distinct plumages, subspecies, sexes, age classes, and morphs fully illustrated</li>
 <li>Detailed text discusses key identification features, status, distribution, and vocalizations</li>
 <li>Designed especially for field use-compact, portable, and user-friendly</li>
 
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Birds of Peru (Princeton Field Guides, 44)

History

Schulenberg, Thomas S.

Lane, Daniel F.

O'Neill, John P.

Americas

Princeton University Press

Birds of Peru is the most complete and authoritative field guide to this diverse, neotropical landscape. It features every one of Peru's 1,817 bird species and shows the distinct plumages of each in 307 superb, high-quality color plates. Concise descriptions and color distribution maps are located opposite the plates, making this book much easier to use in the field than standard neotropical field guides. This fully revised paperback edition includes twenty-five additional species.
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 <li>A comprehensive guide to all 1,817 species found in Peru--one fifth of the world's birds--with subspecies, sexes, age classes, and morphs fully illustrated </li>
 <li>Designed especially for field use, with vivid descriptive information and helpful identification tips opposite color plates </li>
 <li>Detailed species accounts, including a full-color distribution map </li>
 <li>Includes 25 additional species not covered in the first edition </li>
 <li>Features 3 entirely new plates and more than 25 additional illustrations</li>
 
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Birds of Peru: Revised and Updated Edition (Princeton Field Guides)

Nature & Ecology

Birds of Peru (Helm Field Guides)

Helm

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