Field Guide to the Birds of Brazil

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The most complete and and well researched field guide to the 1,792 species of bird found in Peru.
Oxford University Press’ “A Field Guide to the Birds of Brazil” is, at time of publication, the first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Brazil

The carefully vetted text and images are the first to cover the full range of bird life in this vast and varied country. The more than 1800 up-to-date accounts treat the Yellow-nosed Albatross to the Sombre Hummingbird, the Ash-throated Gnat-eater to the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Nighthawks and Jacamars to Motmots, Puffbirds, and Peppershrikes. They are all here--every species and many subspecies found in each region of Brazil--with special attention given to the 218 Brazilian endemics. The book is laid out so that the illustrations sit across from the commentary and the distribution maps, so it is easy to use. Also, the author uses short-hand notation throughout, to make the book compact and easy to carry when in the field.

It features 187 beautifully drawn full-color plates with 1820 species accounts. For each bird, the scientific, English, and Portuguese name are given as well as detailed information on measurement; identifying features; habitat; voice, song, and call. Distribution maps show the range for each species, also indicating seasonality and occurrence, essential for finding and identifying specific birds. From the equatorial North to the tropics, the introductory paragraphs set the stage in describing Brazil's varied biogeography, climate, geomorphology, and natural vegetation. A list of protected areas of Brazil, information on relevant national and international organizations, a bibliography and further references, and an English-Portuguese dictionary of frequently used terms enhance the user-friendly qualities.

Anyone wishing to fully explore the fabulously varied bird life of Brazil will find this light-weight, easy-to-use, attractive guide an invaluable field companion. Recommended for students and scholars of ornithology, general readers interested in Brazilian natural wildlife.
More Information
Weight 1.019000
Author Ber Van Perlo
Availability IP
Department South America
Format Paperback
ISBN 9780195301557
Pages 480
Published 29/10/2009
Publisher Natural History Book Services
Section Brazil
Size Unfolded 16x23cm
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