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A Field Guide to the Birds of Brazil (Paperback)
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A Field Guide to the Birds of Brazil (Paperback)
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Brazil's bird diversity is one of the richest in the world. And yet
there has never been a comprehensive field guide to this splendid
and elusive avifauna. Until now.
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. 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 birdlife of
Brazil will find this light-weight, easy-to-use, attractive guide
an invaluable field companion.
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