The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide - Tapa blanda

Garrigues, Richard

 
9780801473739: The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide
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ISBN 10: 080147373X ISBN 13: 9780801473739
Editorial: Comstock Pub Assoc, 2007

Sinopsis

"Graced with bounteous natural beauty, a stable democratic government, and friendly citizens, Costa Rica has become a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. Birds play a prominent role in attracting visitors, too. The shimmering quetzals, gaudy macaws, and comical toucans only begin to hint at the impressive avian diversity to be found throughout this small country." from the IntroductionThis is the one field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. It features descriptions and illustrations of more than 820 resident and neotropical migrant species found in Costa Rica, all in a compact, portable, user-friendly design. The detailed full-color illustrations show identifying features including plumage differences among males, females, and juveniles and views of birds in flight wherever pertinent. Additional features of this all-new guide include:* 166 original color plates depicting more than 820 species.* Concise text that describes key field marks for positive identification, as well as habitat, behavior, and vocalizations. * Range maps and texts arranged on opposing pages from illustrations for quick, easy reference.* The most up-to-date bird list for Costa Rica. * A visual guide to the anatomical features of birds with accompanying explanatory text. * Quick reference to vultures and raptors in flight.

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Editorial
Comstock Pub Assoc
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
080147373X
ISBN 13 
9780801473739
Encuadernación
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Ilustrador
Dean Robert
Número de páginas
387
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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9781472916532: Field guide to Birds of Costa Rica: Second Edition (Helm Field Guides)

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ISBN 10:  1472916530 ISBN 13:  9781472916532
Editorial: Helm, 2014
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