A Guide to the Birds of Panama: With Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras (Revised)
Jr. John a. Gwynne
(Author)
Robert S. Ridgely
(Author)
Description
An updated and expanded second edition of the acclaimed field guide to the marvelous birdlife of Panama
A Guide to the Birds of Panama remains one of the most popular field guides to Panama's birds. This second edition has been fully expanded to include information on the birds of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras and covers hundreds of additional species. This beautifully illustrated guide is an ideal travel companion for visitors to the region and a must-have book for bird lovers everywhere.- The essential field guide to one of the most spectacular birding destinations in the world
- Covers some 200 additional species
- Features a wealth of stunning illustrations, including new and updated plates
- Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, similar species, status, distribution, and behavior
- Shares invaluable tips on birdfinding in Panama
- Discusses climate, migration, and conservation
Product Details
Price
$63.00
$58.59
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publish Date
July 05, 1992
Pages
656
Dimensions
5.94 X 9.18 X 1.43 inches | 2.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780691025124
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About the Author
Robert S. Ridgely is director and president emeritus of Rainforest Trust and one of the world's leading authorities on the birds of South and Central America. His books include The Birds of Ecuador and The Birds of South America. John A. Gwynne is a leading bird artist whose books include Birds of Venezuela (Princeton).
Reviews
"A sophisticated treatment of one of the world's richest avifaunas."-- "Quarterly Review of Biology"
