The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide

The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide
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"Graced with bounteous natural beauty, a stable democratic government, and friendly citizens, Costa Rica has become a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. Birds play a prominent role in attracting visitors, too. The shimmering quetzals, gaudy macaws, and comical toucans only begin to hint at the impressive avian diversity to be found throughout this small country."â€•from the IntroductionThis is the one field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. It features descriptions and illustrations of more than 820 resident and neotropical migrant species found in Costa Rica, all in a compact, portable, user-friendly design. The detailed full-color illustrations show identifying featuresâ€•including plumage differences among males, females, and juvenilesâ€•and views of birds in flight wherever pertinent. Additional features of this all-new guide include:* 166 original color plates depicting more than 820 species.* Concise text that describes key field marks for positive identification, as well as habitat, behavior, and vocalizations. * Range maps and texts arranged on opposing pages from illustrations for quick, easy reference.* The most up-to-date bird list for Costa Rica. * A visual guide to the anatomical features of birds with accompanying explanatory text. * Quick reference to vultures and raptors in flight.
Country USA
Brand Cornell University Press
Manufacturer Zona Tropical / Comstock / Cornell University Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780801473739
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Cornell University Press
Manufacturer	Zona Tropical / Comstock / Cornell University Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780801473739
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide

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