
The Birds of Costa Rica
A Field Guide
Comstock Publishing Associates
Published on 1. May 2007
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-0-8014-4587-3 (ISBN)
Description
"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."-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 features-including plumage differences among males, females, and juveniles-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.
* 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.
Reviews / Votes
"For the nature lover fortunate enough to vacation in Costa Rica-and for all lovers of beautiful birds-comes this up-to-date, comprehensive field guide to more than 820 native and migrant birds to be found in that country. From the distinctive pink spoonbill to the colorful trogons and toucans, Costa Rica is home to a remarkably diverse population of birds. Garrigues, a birding guide in Costa Rica, and Dean, an illustrator, provide information for both experienced and novice birds alike. Each page of this compact book is devoted to a different species, listing basic behavioral information and important physical features. Colorful corresponding images highlight plumage differences among juvenile, male, and female birds. Each set of illustrations is accompanied by text listing the species' name, scientific name, and identifying markings for a birder to look for. Also included is a range map for the species, indications of each bird's size, and a few words about the bird's habits and anatomy."-Science News "The appearance of this new, compact guide to the birds of Costa Rica should spur even more international birders to come to this avian paradise. I congratulate author and artist on a job well done."-Robert S. Ridgely, World Land Trust, author of Birds of Ecuador, Birds of Panama, and Birds of South America "This book is a must for birders visiting Costa Rica. It is compact, easy to carry in the field, and filled with useful information. I highly recommend it."-Victor Emanuel, Victor Emanuel Nature Tours "Compact, attractive, easy-to-use, and accurate, The Birds of Costa Rica should be in the day pack of anyone roaming the forests of this birders' paradise."-Russell Greenberg, Director, Smithsonian Migratory Bird CenterMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Ithaca
United States
Publishing group
Cornell University Press
Illustrations
980, colour plates
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 127 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8014-4587-3 (9780801445873)
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Persons
Richard Garrigues is one of the preeminent birding guides in Costa Rica, with more than twenty-five years' experience leading birding and natural history tours. Robert Dean is an avid birder and natural history illustrator.