The Birds Of South America

Author : Robert S. Ridgely,Guy Tudor,William L. Brown,World Wildlife Fund
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 956 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0292770634

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The Birds of South America by Robert S. Ridgely,Guy Tudor,William L. Brown,World Wildlife Fund Pdf

A land of incredible natural resources, the South American continent is rich in plant and animal species. Among birds alone, over 3,100 species are either resident or migrant. Birds are some of South America's treasures and also one of its most endangered resources. Hence the need for a descriptive record of South American birds that will serve both professional and amateur bird students and encourage conservation of these magnificent species. Although South American birds elicit much popular and scientific interest, they have never been completely or satisfactorily described and cataloged in a single, published source. The Birds of South America, projected to be a four-volume work, thus fills a critical void. Starting from a museum approach, the authors have examined specimens of each subspecies, comparing them visually and trying to discern the patterns in their plumage variation, both intra- and inter-specifically. They take a new look at bird systematics, reassessing relationships in light of new information. Perhaps most important, they combine this review and analysis with extensive field observations to give an accurate, incisive portrait of the birds in nature. At a time when rapid development is devastating millions of acres of tropical habitat in South America, this record of an endangered resource becomes crucial. If the birds and other plants and animals of South America are to be saved, they must first be known and appreciated. The Birds of South America is a major step in that direction. Volume II includes the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers, Antbirds, Gnatcatchers, and Tapaculos; Tyrant Flycatchers; and Manakins and Cotingas. The remaining volumes of The Birds of South America will be: Volume III: The Nonpasserines (Landbirds) Volume IV: The Nonpasserines (Waterbirds) No release date has been set for the remaining volumes.

Author : Martín Rodolfo de la Peña,Maurice Rumboll
Publisher : HarperCollins (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Birds
ISBN : 0002200775

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Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica by Martín Rodolfo de la Peña,Maurice Rumboll Pdf

Covers more than a thousand species. Accompanying text is full of facts.

Author : Jorge Rodríguez Mata,Francisco Erize,Maurice Rumboll
Publisher : Princeton Illustrated Checklis
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691126887

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Birds of South America by Jorge Rodríguez Mata,Francisco Erize,Maurice Rumboll Pdf

"Birds of South America Non-Passerines: Rheas to Woodpeckers features: first guide to nearly 1,300 species of non-passerines in South America; easy-to-use format; complements volumes on passerine birds; contains key identification features; more than 150 color illustrations; and 1,270+ maps."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Jorge Rodríguez Mata,Francisco Erize,Maurice Rumboll
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Birds
ISBN : 0007150849

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A Field Guide to the Birds of South America by Jorge Rodríguez Mata,Francisco Erize,Maurice Rumboll Pdf

The only field guide to illustrate and describe every non-passerine species of bird in South America.

Author : Ricardo Rozzi
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Birdsongs
ISBN : 9781574412826

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Multi-ethnic Bird Guide of the Sub-antartic Forests of South America by Ricardo Rozzi Pdf

Presents a cultural ethnography and a guide to the forest birds of southern Chile and Argentina. This title includes entries on fifty bird species, such as the Magellanic Woodpecker, Rufous-Legged Owl, Ringed Kingfisher, Buff-Necked Ibis, Giant Hummingbird, and Andean Condor.

Author : Robert S. Ridgely,Guy Tudor
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 761 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292717480

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Field Guide to the Songbirds of South America by Robert S. Ridgely,Guy Tudor Pdf

With the publication of the landmark volumes The Birds of South America: The Oscine Passerines and The Birds of South America: The Suboscine Passerines, Robert S. Ridgely and Guy Tudor established themselves as the leading authorities on the songbirds of South America. Reviewers hailed the volumes as the essential reference works for professional ornithologists and avocational birders alike, and they remain the only volumes that provide full scientific coverage of the continent's passerines. Recognizing the need for a more compact guide that birders can take into the field, Ridgely and Tudor have now extracted and updated the essential identification information from The Birds of South America to create the Field Guide to the Songbirds of South America. This definitive guide is filled with indispensable features: 121 color plates that present Guy Tudor's magnificently detailed paintings of more than 1,500 species of songbirds, including more than 400 that were not illustrated in BOSA 160 additional color illustrations of subspecies and females Extensively updated color range maps for all of the species in the field guide, prepared by Robert S. Ridgely with technical assistance from Maria Allen and Terry Clarke, appear opposite the plates for each bird family Robert S. Ridgely's authoritative accounts of nearly 2,000 species that cover each bird's abundance, habitat, and range; elevational preference; taxonomic or nomenclatural changes; plumage description; general behavior and voice; and range beyond South America, if applicable

Author : John Stewart Dunning,Robert S. Ridgely
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 091518026X

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South American Birds by John Stewart Dunning,Robert S. Ridgely Pdf

Author : Andrew C. Vallely,Dale Dyer
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691184159

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Birds of Central America by Andrew C. Vallely,Dale Dyer Pdf

The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Central America Birds of Central America is the first comprehensive field guide to the avifauna of the entire region, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Handy and compact, the book presents text and illustrations for nearly 1,200 resident and migrant species, and information on all rare vagrants. Two hundred sixty detailed plates on convenient facing-page spreads depict differing ages and sexes for each species, with a special focus on geographic variation. The guide also contains up-to-date range maps and concise notes on distribution, habitat, behavior, and voice. An introduction provides a brief overview of the region’s landscape, climate, and biogeography. The culmination of more than a decade of research and field experience, Birds of Central America is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the bird life of this part of the world. Detailed information on the entire avifauna of Central America 260 beautiful color plates Range maps, text, and illustrations presented on convenient facing-page spreads Up-to-date notes on distribution supported by an extensive bibliography Special focus on geographic variation of bird species

Author : John Stewart Dunning,Robert S. Ridgely
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCSC:32106006663998

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South American Land Birds by John Stewart Dunning,Robert S. Ridgely Pdf

Author : Miguel Lentino,Robin Restall,Clemencia Rodner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 2689 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472981615

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Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide by Miguel Lentino,Robin Restall,Clemencia Rodner Pdf

The first comprehensive identification guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. More than 2,300 species are described in depth in the text, describing geographical variation, identification, status, habitat, voice and taxonomy. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration. This book is a companion to Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide - Plates and Maps, which forms Volume II of the set.

Author : Mark Pearman,Juan Ignacio Areta
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1429 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472973108

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Field Guide to the Birds of Argentina and the Southwest Atlantic by Mark Pearman,Juan Ignacio Areta Pdf

The ultimate field guide to the birds of Argentina, an indispensable companion for any traveller to the region. This spectacular new field guide is the ultimate reference to the birds of Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic, essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. It covers Argentina and all Fuegian and Hornean islands south to the Diego Ramírez Islands and east to the Falklands. More than 2,300 images illustrate 1,075 species, including all residents, migrants and most vagrants. This authoritative book includes 199 stunning colour plates, depicting every species and many distinct plumages and subspecies, including 28 endemics and 17 near-endemics. Concise text describes key identification features, status, range, habitats and voice, with up-to-date colour distribution maps for each species.

Author : Steve N. G. Howell,Ian Lewington,Will Russell
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780691117966

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Rare Birds of North America by Steve N. G. Howell,Ian Lewington,Will Russell Pdf

The first comprehensive illustrated guide to North America's vagrant birds Rare Birds of North America is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the vagrant birds that occur throughout the United States and Canada. Featuring 275 stunning color plates, this book covers 262 species originating from three very different regions—the Old World, the New World tropics, and the world's oceans. It explains the causes of avian vagrancy and breaks down patterns of occurrence by region and season, enabling readers to see where, when, and why each species occurs in North America. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, taxonomy, age, sex, distribution, and status. Rare Birds of North America provides unparalleled insights into vagrancy and avian migration, and will enrich the birding experience of anyone interested in finding and observing rare birds. Covers 262 species of vagrant birds found in the United States and Canada Features 275 stunning color plates that depict every species Explains patterns of occurrence by region and season Provides an invaluable overview of vagrancy patterns and migration Includes detailed species accounts and cutting-edge identification tips

Author : Robert S. Ridgely,John A. Gwynne,Guy Tudor,Martha Argel
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781501704307

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Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil by Robert S. Ridgely,John A. Gwynne,Guy Tudor,Martha Argel Pdf

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and is one of the planet's richest places for bird diversity, especially when it comes to the number of endemic species. Brazil's Atlantic Forest region is one of the most dazzling of all. Immediately surrounding São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, this area of Brazil is also a relatively accessible area to birders from around the world. In the Birds of Brazil Field Guides, the Wildlife Conservation Society brings together a top international team to do justice to the incredible diversity of Brazilian birds. This second guide presents 927 bird species, 863 illustrated, that occur in just the southeastern Atlantic Forest biome (Mata Atlântica in Portuguese). Of these species, 140 are endemic and 105 near endemic to just this region; 83 of these are threatened. Modern and compact, this field guide provides illustrations of unparalleled quality, key field marks, and regional range maps to facilitate easy recognition of all species normally occurring in this vibrant and critically important area of Brazil.

Author : Steven L. Hilty,William L. Brown
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Nature
ISBN : 069108372X

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A Guide to the Birds of Colombia by Steven L. Hilty,William L. Brown Pdf

Describing all of Colombia's birds, Steven Hilty and William Brown bring together information on one of the world's largest avifaunas-nearly 1,700 species. Over half of all the species of birds in South America are included, thus making the book useful in regions adjacent to Colombia, as well as in the country itself. The primary purpose of the work is to enable observers to identify the birds of the region, but it also provides detailed species accounts and will serve as an important handbook and reference volume. Fifty-six lavish color plates, thirteen halftone plates, and ninety-nine line drawings in the text illustrate over 85% of the species, including most of the resident birds. Notes on the facing-page of each place, and range maps of 1,475 species, facilitate identification. Written with the field observer in mind, the text gives special attention to comparisons of similar species, transcriptions of voices, and comments on behavior, status, and habitat. It also provides ranges, breeding data, and references. Notes outline taxonomic problems and briefly describe species that eventually may be found in Colombia. Introductory chapters and photographs highlight Colombia's geography, climate, and vegetation, and discuss migration and conservation questions, and the history of Colombian ornithology. Appendices contain a large bibliography, a section on birding locations, and coverage of two of Colombia's far-flung island territories, Isla San Andr s and Providencia. Maps depicting vegetation zones, political boundaries, national parks, and the most text localities are included.

Author : Jon Fjeldså,Niels Krabbe
Publisher : ISBS
Page : 890 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8788757161

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Birds of the High Andes by Jon Fjeldså,Niels Krabbe Pdf

Written by two of the leading explorers in the birdlife of the High Andes, this book sets new standards in this field. The book is illustrated by Jon Fjeldsaa, one of the World's most gifted bird artists, who again has proved his accuracy with the fine plumage details as well as masterly renditions of the general impression and shape. Almost one tenth of the World's nine thousand bird species are illustrated, many of them for the first time. Both males, females, young, and distinct subspecies are shown. The 64 beautifully composed colour plates depict over two thousand plumages. This is supplemented by several hundred line-drawings of the birds. Today this book is regarded as the "bible" in Andean birds and more than 4000 copies have been sold. Birds of the High Andes is published in co-operation with the Zoological Museum, Copenhagen, where one third of the retail price for the books is spent on further investigations in Andean birds. A colour prospectus is available upon request. 64 colour plates. Numerous line drawings. Distribution map to each species.