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Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory

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Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory offers a captivating visual journey into the hidden depths of the Neotropical forest understory. Edited by John P. Whitelaw, Jeffrey D. Brawn, Henry S. Pollock, and John W. Fitzpatrick, the book pairs rare photographs of seldom-seen tropical birds with thought-provoking essays from leading ornithologists. It explores the unique challenges of documenting these secretive species, highlighting their subtle plumage and distinctive behaviours amid dense, dimly lit vegetation.

This work underscores the importance of these birds in ongoing conservation discussions, inspiring naturalists of all ages to observe and appreciate this rarely studied group.
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Ideal for birdwatchers, conservationists, and natural history enthusiasts keen on Neotropical wildlife and ornithology.

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"This book contains photographs of tropical birds and accompanying essays, and it invites naturalists of all ages to take a closer look at an assemblage of birds frequently written off as uninteresting. This book will be of interest to amateur and professional ornithologists, bird watchers, ecologists, conservationists, naturalists, and nature photographers"--

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Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory is an arresting visual trip to the unseen corners of the Neotropical forest understory. Edited by John P. Whitelaw, Jeffrey D. Brawn, Henry S. Pollock, and John W. Fitzpatrick, this book combines unique images of tropical birds with inspired essays by leaders in the world of modern ornithology.

With one-of-a-kind photos of seldom-documented birds, the authors use photography as a conservation tool. Many of the birds are more often heard than seen—not much is known about some of them, and much of what we do know is found in historical natural history literature, not contemporary accounts. Due to dense vegetation, low light conditions, and the birds' furtive behaviour and cryptic colouring, they are notoriously difficult to photograph. Yet, Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory delves deep into the Panamanian forest understory to show why these birds should be included in discussion of the current conservation crisis. What these species lack in bright colours they make up for in distinctive behaviours, subtle plumage patterns, and ongoing mystery.

Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory invites and inspires naturalists of all ages to take a closer look at a fascinating assemblage of overlooked birds.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501759468

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Comstock Publishing Associates

Illustration: 54 color photos, 2 b&w halftones, 2 b&w line drawings - 54 Illustrations, color - 2 Halftones, black and white - 2 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

  • Edited by John W. Fitzpatrick
  • Foreword by Victor Emanuel
  • Edited by John W. Fitzpatrick
  • Edited by Jeffrey D. Brawn
  • Edited by John P. Whitelaw
  • Photographs by John P. Whitelaw
  • Afterword by John Kricher
  • Edited by Henry S. Pollock

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1361g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

John P. Whitelaw is former Director of Laboratories in a large community general hospital. An accomplished photographer, his interests include still life, bird, and street photography as well as fine art printmaking.
Jeffrey D. Brawn is Professor and Stuart L. and Nancy J. Levenick Chair in Sustainability, Natural Resources, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Henry S. Pollock is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
John W. Fitzpatrick is Director Emeritus of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and former Executive Director of the Archbold Biological Station. He is coeditor of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Handbook of Bird Biology, 3rd ed.

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