Birds of Costa Rica

Name: Birds of Costa Rica
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9780691203355
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By Dale Dyer and Steve N. G. Howell

Series: Princeton Field Guides

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Birds of Costa Rica by Dale Dyer and Steve N. G. Howell is a comprehensive guide to the vibrant birdlife of Costa Rica. It features detailed descriptions and illustrations of the country's diverse bird species, offering insights into their habitats and behaviours. This book serves as an essential resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts exploring Costa Rica's rich avian biodiversity.
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Bird enthusiasts and nature lovers might enjoy this book if they have an interest in the diverse and vibrant birdlife of Costa Rica. With detailed illustrations and expert insights, it offers a comprehensive guide to the many species found in this tropical paradise. Whether you're planning a trip or simply exploring from afar, this book is a treasure trove of information and inspiration for anyone captivated by avian beauty.

Birds of Costa Rica

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A state-of-the-art illustrated field guide to the birds of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is among the most popular birding destinations in the world, with a breathtaking diversity of neotropical birdlife and stunningly beautiful habitats ranging from shady mangrove swamps to mist-enshrouded mountaintops and verdant rainforest. Birds of Costa Rica is the essential illustrated pocket guide to this biologically rich country. It covers all regularly occurring bird species found in the region and features facing-page plates and text that make field identification easy.

Concise species accounts describe everything from size and distribution to voice, habitat, and status. This compact guide also features progressive taxonomy and a wealth of colour range maps.

Covers more than 800 species of birds found in Costa Rica
Includes more than 200 superb colour plates
Features concise species accounts, facing-page plates and text, and up-to-date range maps
Its compact size and field-friendly layout make it the ideal travel companion for any birder

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Birds of Costa Rica by Dale Dyer and Steve N. G. Howell is highly praised for its comprehensive coverage of over 800 species and features 200 or more colour plates. Reviewers appreciate its clarity and usefulness for both Costa Rican birders and international visitors, highlighting it as a quintessential resource for bird identification. It's noted for its elegant illustrations and up-to-date range maps, making it a recommended field guide for anyone interested in Costa Rican avifauna.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691203355

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 920 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 456

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About the Author

Dale Dyer is an acclaimed bird illustrator and a field associate at the American Museum of Natural History. His books include Birds of Central America (Princeton). Steve N. G. Howell is an international bird tour leader with WINGS and is one of the world's leading authorities on the birds of Mexico and Central America. His books include Oceanic Birds of the World (Princeton).