Synopses & Reviews
This is the first paperback version of the second edition of the popular A Guide to the Birds of Panama. In the second edition, published in 1989, the authors expanded information on the birds of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras: approximately 200 new species were added to the material in the 1976 edition. Over 300 additional species, some of them Panamanian, were illustrated. Sixteen new plates were added, and three of the original plates were replaced by improved versions. Throughout the book changes were made to accommodate the explosion in knowledge of the birds of Panama and nearby areas and of neotropical birds in general. The basic sequence and systematics of the AOU 1983 Check-list were adopted. Also included in the revised edition was expanded and updated information on birdfinding in Panama, prepared with the assistance of two of Panama's best resident birders. The book also contains a special section outlining developments in Panama ornithology and conservation. "A sophisticated treatment of one of the world's richest avifaunas."--The Quarterly Review of Biology
Review
"A sophisticated treatment of one of the world's richest avifaunas."--Quarterly Review of Biology
Review
A sophisticated treatment of one of the world's richest avifaunas. Quarterly Review of Biology
Synopsis
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
Synopsis
This is the first paperback version of the second edition of the popular A Guide to the Birds of Panama. In the second edition, published in 1989, the authors expanded information on the birds of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras: approximately 200 new species were added to the material in the 1976 edition. Over 300 additional species, some of them Panamanian, were illustrated. Sixteen new plates were added, and three of the original plates were replaced by improved versions. Throughout the book changes were made to accommodate the explosion in knowledge of the birds of Panama and nearby areas and of neotropical birds in general. The basic sequence and systematics of the AOU 1983 Check-list were adopted. Also included in the revised edition was expanded and updated information on birdfinding in Panama, prepared with the assistance of two of Panama's best resident birders. The book also contains a special section outlining developments in Panama ornithology and conservation. "A sophisticated treatment of one of the world's richest avifaunas."--The Quarterly Review of Biology