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Title: Puerto Rico's Birds in Photographs: A Complete Guide Including the Virgin Islands
Publisher: Editorial Humanitas
Publication Date: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0965010457
ISBN 13: 9780965010450
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good

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The first book to illustrate in color photographs all breeding birds and regular migrants of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands--- now in its third edition. Over 400 color photos of 191 species of birds are included. The English text is designed for students, teachers, and birdwatchers who want to understand the natural heritage of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands by learning about their fascinating birds. The species' life histories are written for the general reader, and include important lessons for conservation of our natural resources. Over 100 professional and amateur ornithologists collaborated in this effort. The book comes with a CD-ROM with Spanish and English life history accounts and audio clips of over 400 species, plus over 2,900 photos, web resources, birdfinding information, essays on evolution and conservation, and a detailed bibliography. All species of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, plus most birds of the Lesser Antilles are included. The CD-ROM is written in HTML, for PC and Macintosh computers, and allows easy use for student projects in biology, music, and art.

About the Author

Mark W. Oberle is a Professor at the University of Washington. He has studied ecology and ornithology in the American tropics for 25 years. He also served as an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Latin America including two years as director of infectious disease control in Puerto Rico. He has published over 100 books and scientific articles in the fields of ornithology, medicine, and public health.

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