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9781472970008: Field Guide to the Birds of Chile

Synopsis

This is a field guide covering all avian species occurring in the country of Chile.

Chile holds a great diversity of habitat types, from the Andes in the north down to the tundra and sub-Antarctic rainforest of Tierra del Fuego in the far south. Chile supports an interesting range of breeding and visiting birds, including nine species found nowhere else in the world. This spectacular new edition features concise, identification-focused text positioned opposite the color plates to allow quick and easy reference. Detailed distribution maps are also provided for every species, completing the essential field guide to the birds of this spectacular country.

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About the Author

Daniel E. Martínez Pina has devoted his life to both ornithology and illustration. A birder since his early childhood, he has travelled all over the country and is the co-author and illustrator of many books on the birds of this spectacular region. Gonzalo E. González Cifuentes is a writer and wildlife photographer who has written many books on birds and wildlife in Chile. He is also the Associate Editor of the Chilean Journal of Ornithology.

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