Field Guide to the Birds of Argentina and the Southwest Atlantic
Title | Field Guide to the Birds of Argentina and the Southwest Atlantic PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Pearman |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 1429 |
Release | 2020-12-10 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1472973100 |
The ultimate field guide to the birds of Argentina, an indispensable companion for any traveller to the region. This spectacular new field guide is the ultimate reference to the birds of Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic, essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. It covers Argentina and all Fuegian and Hornean islands south to the Diego Ramírez Islands and east to the Falklands. More than 2,300 images illustrate 1,075 species, including all residents, migrants and most vagrants. This authoritative book includes 199 stunning colour plates, depicting every species and many distinct plumages and subspecies, including 28 endemics and 17 near-endemics. Concise text describes key identification features, status, range, habitats and voice, with up-to-date colour distribution maps for each species.
Birds of Argentina and the South-West Atlantic
Title | Birds of Argentina and the South-West Atlantic PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Pearman |
Publisher | Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated |
Total Pages | 416 |
Release | 2010-10-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781408125113 |
Argentina is one of South America's premier birding destinations, encompassing a wide range of habitats from lush rainforests and vast pampas grasslands to the extensive wetlands of the Pantanal and the windswept wilderness of Tierra del Fuego. Surprisingly, until now, the country has lacked a credible and modern field guide to the wide range of birds that occur in this dramatic land. Birds of Argentina will be the standard work on the country's birds for many years, with detailed, authoritative text, up-to-date maps and more than 130 stunning plates illustrating every species and all major plumages. The book has been produced in two matching volumes to make it more portable in the field.
Field Guide to the Birds of Argentina and the Southwest Atlantic
Title | Field Guide to the Birds of Argentina and the Southwest Atlantic PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Pearman |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 480 |
Release | 2020-12-10 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1472984331 |
This spectacular new field guide is the ultimate reference to the birds of Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic, essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. Covers Argentina and all Fuegian and Hornean islands south to the Diego Ramírez Islands and east to the Falklands. More than 2,300 images of original artwork illustrate 1,075 species, including all residents, migrants and most vagrants. 199 stunning colour plates depict every species and many distinct plumages and subspecies, including 28 endemics and 17 near-endemics. Concise text on key identification features and accurate, up-to-date colour distribution maps opposite the plates for ease of reference.
Birds of Argentina and Uruguay
Title | Birds of Argentina and Uruguay PDF eBook |
Author | Tito Narosky |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 348 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Birds |
ISBN |
A Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands
Title | A Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Clarke |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 370 |
Release | 2020-01-23 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1472981154 |
This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. Birds of the Atlantic Islands covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde. Over 450 resident, migrant and vagrant species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Species accounts are accompanied with concise text outlining bird identification, status, range, distribution and voice. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region. The Atlantic Islands shelter a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges. It further covers the climate, geography and ornithological history of these incredible islands, as well as practical guidance on the best birdwatching areas.
Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica
Title | Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica PDF eBook |
Author | Martín Rodolfo de la Peña |
Publisher | HarperCollins (UK) |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Birds |
ISBN | 9780002200776 |
Covers more than a thousand species. Accompanying text is full of facts.
Field Guide to the Birds of Chile
Title | Field Guide to the Birds of Chile PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel E. Martínez Piña |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 623 |
Release | 2021-03-04 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1472969995 |
The definitive guide to the birds of Chile. 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 Chilean Tinamou, Juan Fernandez Firecrown and a number of other endemic species. This comprehensive field guide covers all of the species recorded in Chile, including vagrants; all are illustrated in superb detail, and feature every major plumage variation. Concise species accounts describe key identification features, status, range, habitat and voice, and accurate distribution maps are also provided for every species. Together, these elements make this the essential field guide to the birds of this fascinating and beautiful region.