Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory (Hardcover)

Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory is an arresting visual trip to the unseen corners of the Neotropical forest understory. Edited by John P. Whitelaw, Jeffrey D. Brawn, Henry S. Pollock, and John W. Fitzpatrick, this book combines unique images of tropical birds with inspired essays by leaders in the world of modern ornithology. With one-of-a-kind photos of seldom-documented birds, the authors use photography as a conservation tool. Many of the birds are more often heard than seen-not much is known about some of them, and much of what we do know is found in historical natural history literature, not contemporary accounts. Due to dense vegetation, low light conditions, and the birds' furtive behavior and cryptic coloring, they are notoriously difficult to photograph. Yet, Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory delves deep into the Panamanian forest understory to show why these birds should be included in discussion of the current conservation crisis. What these species lack in bright colors they make up for in distinctive behaviors, subtle plumage patterns, and ongoing mystery. Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory invites and inspires naturalists of all ages to take a closer look at a fascinating assemblage of overlooked birds.

General

Imprint:	Comstock Publishing Associates
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2022
Editors:	John P. Whitelaw • Jeffrey D. Brawn • Henry S. Pollock • John W. Fitzpatrick
Photographers:	John P. Whitelaw
Foreword by:	Victor Emanuel
Afterword by:	John Kricher
Dimensions:	254 x 279 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-1-5017-5946-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Birds & birdwatching Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Vertebrates > Birds (ornithology)
LSN:	1-5017-5946-9
Barcode:	9781501759468

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