A Guide to the Birds of Panama: With Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras

Ridgely, Robert S.; Jr.

ISBN 10: 0691025126 / ISBN 13: 9780691025124

Published by Princeton University Press, 1992

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0691025126I5N00

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

About the Author: Robert S. Ridgely is director and president emeritus of Rainforest Trust and one of the world’s leading authorities on the birds of South and Central America. His books include The Birds of Ecuador and The Birds of South America. John A. Gwynne is a leading bird artist whose books include Birds of Venezuela (Princeton).

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Guide to the Birds of Panama: With Costa ...
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition