Birds of South America: Non-Passerines: Rheas to Woodpeckers

by Francisco Erize, Maurice Rumboll, Jorge R. Mata (Illustrator)

Overview

A stunningly illustrated field guide to non-passerine birds of South America

Here in an easy-to-use format is an essential guide to the nearly 1,300 species of non-passerine South American birds. It complements Robert Ridgely and Guy Tudor’s large reference volumes on the passerines, which are also available in the compact, single-volume edition Field Guide to the Songbirds of South America.

One of things that makes this book special is its use of masterful and alluring illustrations; most neotropical birders will want the book for the illustrations alone. The text concentrates on the key identification features of each species and follows the layout of other books in this series. The book may be used in conjunction with regional and country field guides.

• Covers nearly 1,300 species
• Easy-to-use format
• Complements volumes on passerine birds
• Contains key identification features
• More than 150 color illustrations
• More than 1,270 maps

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780691126883
Publisher:	Princeton University Press
Publication date:	10/15/2006
Series:	Princeton Illustrated Checklists
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Francisco Erize is a well-known conservationist in Argentina and author or coauthor of numerous books on the wildlife of both Argentina and South America, including The National Parks of Argentina and Other Natural Areas. His photographs have appeared in hundreds of publications. Jorge R. Rodriguez Mata is a freelance artist specializing in bird illustration. His work has appeared in a number of Argentine publications, and he is currently working on a definitive guide to the country's birds. Maurice Rumboll, also based in Argentina, is an environmentalist, bird-tour leader, and freelance writer. He is coauthor of Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica (Princeton).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
List of Abbreviations xi
Prologue 1

PART I: The Legitimacy Gap

Chapter 1: Introduction 9
Chapter 2: The Legitimacy of Business 21
PART II: Reactions, Responses, and Responsibilities

Chapter 3: NGOs and the Attack: Critics, Watchdogs, and Collaborators 45
Chapter 4: The Corporate Response 71
Chapter 5: International Development Architecture 90
Chapter 6: The Emerging International Consensus 117

PART III: Global Poverty Reduction and the Role of Big Business

Chapter 7: The Options for Business Contributions 137
Chapter 8: A World Development Corporation 155

Notes 165
Bibliography 177
Index 185

Editorial Reviews

"Anyone with a strong interest in the birds of South America should have this book."—-Frederic H. Brock, Wildlife Activist

"An excellent compilation of information that is well presented and generally accurate.... I was very pleased to see detailed coverage of large groups of confusing birds, such as the hummingbirds and the parrots, parakeets, toucans and allies.... Without question I recommend buying the book."—-Geoff Carpentier, OFO News

"This handy guide complements the two larger volumes on the passerine birds previously published by S. Ridgely and Guy Tudor. It, in essence, finishes those works and now completes the avifauna of the entire South American continent. The plates are well-done and finished the bulk of the book with succinct identification remarks on the accompanied pages. For those interested in the varied birdlife of South America it is a must."—-Charles E. Keller, Indiana Audubon Quarterly

From the Publisher

This handy guide complements the two larger volumes on the passerine birds previously published by S. Ridgely and Guy Tudor. It, in essence, finishes those works and now completes the avifauna of the entire South American continent. The plates are well-done and finished the bulk of the book with succinct identification remarks on the accompanied pages. For those interested in the varied birdlife of South America it is a must.

Indiana Audubon Quarterly - Charles E. Keller

An excellent compilation of information that is well presented and generally accurate.... I was very pleased to see detailed coverage of large groups of confusing birds, such as the hummingbirds and the parrots, parakeets, toucans and allies.... Without question I recommend buying the book.

OFO News - Geoff Carpentier

Anyone with a strong interest in the birds of South America should have this book.

Wildlife Activist - Frederic H. Brock

This handy guide complements the two larger volumes on the passerine birds previously published by S. Ridgely and Guy Tudor. It, in essence, finishes those works and now completes the avifauna of the entire South American continent. The plates are well-done and finished the bulk of the book with succinct identification remarks on the accompanied pages. For those interested in the varied birdlife of South America it is a must.
— Charles E. Keller

Indiana Audubon Quarterly

An excellent compilation of information that is well presented and generally accurate.... I was very pleased to see detailed coverage of large groups of confusing birds, such as the hummingbirds and the parrots, parakeets, toucans and allies.... Without question I recommend buying the book.
— Geoff Carpentier

OFO News

Anyone with a strong interest in the birds of South America should have this book.
— Frederic H. Brock

Wildlife Activist