Birds of Western Ecuador: A Photographic Guide

Birds of Western Ecuador: A Photographic Guide

$27.50
8.6

Portability

8.0/10

Quality

9.0/10

Features

9.0/10

Usability

9.0/10

Completeness

8.0/10

Pros

  • Excellent photos (color, pose) work well for identification
  • field book size
  • good descriptions with concise text thatcovers the main points of ID and abundance
  • highly rated by users

Cons

  • not pocket sized
Review:Birds of Western Ecuador: A Photographic Guide

August 19, 2016.

 

“Packing such detailed and accurate information, Birds of Western Ecuador: A Photographic Guide is an essential book for any keen birder visiting Ecuador, and I for one am looking forward to the Eastern Ecuador photographic guide that one hopes will follow in a few years’ time.”Frank Lambert (The Birder's Library)

Publisher’s Description:

Western Ecuador is famed for its astonishingly diverse birdlife, from colorful hummingbirds and outrageous toucans to more difficult groups like raptors, flycatchers, and ovenbirds. Here is the ultimate photographic guide to the spectacular birds of this region. Featuring nearly 1,500 stunning color photos of 946 species, this richly detailed and taxonomically sophisticated field guide will help you with even the toughest identification challenges. Species accounts, photos, and color distribution maps appear side by side, making it easier than ever to find what you are looking for, whether you are in the field or preparing for your trip.

  • Features nearly 1,500 photos of 946 species
  • Includes facing-page species accounts, photos, and maps
  • Provides photos of multiple plumages for many species
  • Helps you to differentiate between similar species

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