Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba (Paperback)

Arturo Kirkconnell

ISBN 10: 1501755811 / ISBN 13: 9781501755811

Published by Cornell University Press, Ithaca, 2024

About this Item

Paperback. This fully updated second edition of Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba offers a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the identification of the more than 370 recorded species and 29 extant endemic species in the country. It incorporates changes to the composition of the avifauna of Cuba while remaining an accessible introduction to Cuban birdsincluding the irresistible Cuban Tody, the dazzling Cuban Trogon, and the diminutive Bee Hummingbirdthe smallest species of bird in the world. All new design features 95 color plates and more than 700 images, depicting male, female and, when relevant, juvenile plumages. Species accounts include range maps, detailed descriptions, distinguishing characteristics, a list of habitats where the bird is found, behaviors, and vocalizations. Winter and breeding plumages are included for migratory speciesextremely useful for identifying the large number of birds that migrate south from North America. A definitive guide from the country's best birders, Arturo Kirkconnell and Orlando H. Garrido, Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba presents a wealth of knowledge accumulated over a lifetime of work. "This second edition features new color illustrations and plates, updated distribution maps, and new species accounts, as well as a completely reworked, user-friendly layout"-- Provided by publisher. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cornell University Press, Ithaca
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1501755811
• ISBN 13: 9781501755811
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This fully updated second edition of Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba offers a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the identification of the more than 370 recorded species and 29 extant endemic species in the country. It incorporates changes to the composition of the avifauna of Cuba while remaining an accessible introduction to Cuban birds―including the irresistible Cuban Tody, the dazzling Cuban Trogon, and the diminutive Bee Hummingbird―the smallest species of bird in the world.

• All new design features 95 color plates and more than 700 images, depicting male, female and, when relevant, juvenile plumages.
• Species accounts include range maps, detailed descriptions, distinguishing characteristics, a list of habitats where the bird is found, behaviors, and vocalizations.
• Winter and breeding plumages are included for migratory species―extremely useful for identifying the large number of birds that migrate south from North America.

A definitive guide from the country's best birders, Arturo Kirkconnell and Orlando H. Garrido, Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba presents a wealth of knowledge accumulated over a lifetime of work.

About the Author

Arturo Kirkconnell and Orlando H. Garrido are Curators Emeriti, National Museum of Natural History of Cuba.

Lester L. Short is Curator Emeritus, American Museum of Natural History.