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- Birds of Western Ecuador: A Photographic Guide
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- 2016
- Published by: Princeton University Press
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The ultimate photographic guide to the birds of western Ecuador
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
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright
- pp. 1-4
- Introduction
- pp. 7-22
- Species Accounts
- p. 23
- New-World Quails, Whistling-Ducks
- pp. 29-30
- Albatrosses
- pp. 38-39
- Petrels and Shearwaters
- pp. 38-39
- Storm-petrels
- pp. 38-39
- Tropicbirds
- pp. 40-41
- Ibises and Spoonbills
- pp. 40-41
- Herons, Bitterns, and Egrets
- pp. 42-47
- Frigatebirds
- pp. 48-49
- Cormorants
- pp. 54-55
- Kites, Hawks, and Eagles
- pp. 58-81
- Falcons and Caracaras
- pp. 82-89
- Rails, Gallinules, and Coots
- pp. 90-95
- Oystercatchers
- pp. 95-96
- Sunbittern
- pp. 95-96
- Thick-knees
- pp. 96-97
- Lapwings and Plovers
- pp. 98-101
- Seedsnipes
- pp. 101-102
- Snipes, Sandpipers, and Related Shorebirds
- pp. 102-113
- Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
- pp. 114-123
- Pigeons and Doves
- pp. 124-131
- Parakeets, Parrots, and Macaws
- pp. 132-139
- Cuckoos and Anis
- pp. 140-143
- Nighthawks and Nightjars
- pp. 152-155
- Hummingbirds
- pp. 162-195
- Quetzals and Trogons
- pp. 196-201
- Kingfishers
- pp. 202-203
- New World Barbets
- pp. 207-208
- Toucan Barbet
- pp. 208-209
- Aracaris and Toucans
- pp. 210-213
- Woodpeckers
- pp. 214-221
- Ovenbirds (Furnariids) and Woodcreepers
- pp. 222-241
- Antthrushes
- pp. 254-255
- Crescentchest
- pp. 260-263
- Tyrant Flycatchers
- pp. 264-301
- Tityras and Becards
- pp. 302-305
- Cotingas and Fruiteaters
- pp. 308-313
- Schiffornis
- pp. 318-319
- Peppershrikes and Vireos
- pp. 320-321
- Greenlets, Gnatcatchers, and Gnatwrens
- pp. 322-323
- Mockingbirds
- pp. 323-324
- Martins and Swallows
- pp. 326-331
- Solitaires and Thrushes
- pp. 338-343
- Euphonias and Chlorophonias
- pp. 344-347
- Goldfinches and Pipits
- pp. 349-350
- New World Warblers
- pp. 350-359
- Oropendolas, Orioles, and Blackbirds
- pp. 360-365
- Bush-tanagers (Chlorospinguses)
- pp. 366-367
- Piranga Tanagers
- pp. 368-369
- Bananaquit
- pp. 386-389
- Honeycreepers
- pp. 392-393
- Hemispinguses
- pp. 393-394
- Tit-like Dacnis
- pp. 394-395
- Flowerpiercers
- pp. 396-399
- Chestnut Munia
- pp. 400-401
- Brush-finches
- pp. 402-405
- Tanager Finch
- pp. 405-406
- Sierra-finches
- pp. 407-408
- Slaty Finch
- pp. 408-409
- Sicalis Finches
- pp. 409-410
- Crimson-breasted Finch
- pp. 410-411
- Grassquits
- pp. 411-412
- Warbling-finches
- pp. 412-413
- Seed-finches and Seedeaters
- pp. 414-419
- Acknowledgments
- p. 424
- APPENDIX I: SPECIES NOT INCLUDED
- pp. 425-427
- APPENDIX II: PHOTOGRAPHER CREDITS
- pp. 428-430
- SPECIES INDEX (ENGLISH AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES)
- pp. 434-448
Additional Information
ISBN
9781400880706
Related ISBN(s)
9780691157801
MARC Record
OCLC
942753073
Pages
448
Launched on MUSE
2016-06-25
Language
English
Open Access
No