Field Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago: Third Edition

by Martyn Kenefick, Robin Restall, Floyd Hayes

Overview

The definitive photographic guide to the fantastic avifauna of Trinidad and Tobago

The tropical islands of Trinidad and Tobago enjoy a rich diversity of bird species, including visitors from the nearby mainland and others travelling the migratory flyway from North America. With beautiful colour illustrations and concise descriptions, this new and comprehensive field guide covers every species known to occur on the islands.

Concise descriptions of every species highlighting plumage variation and distinctions from similar species are accompanied by 115 colour plates illustrating all the relevant plumages of over 480 species. Also included is up-to-date information on where to watch birds in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as an overview of the geography, climate and habitats of the islands.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472941534
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	03/07/2019
Series:	Helm Field Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	62 MB
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About the Author

Martyn Kenefick lives in Trinidad where he is a professional bird guide.

Robin Restall is the illustrator of Birds of Northern South America and until recently lived in Venezuela before retiring to Norfolk.

Floyd Hayes is an American ornithologist who formerly taught at the University of the West Indies on Trinidad.
Robin Restall is author and illustrator of several titles on the birds of South America, including the acclaimed Birds of Northern South America (Helm, 2006), and was also author of Munias and Mannikins (Pica Press, 1996).
Floyd Hayes is an American who formerly taught at the university on Trinidad.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Acknowledgements

Geography
Climate
Habitats
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
Bird Identification
How to Use This Book
Documenting and Reporting Bird Sightings
Ethics
Security
Where to Watch Birds in Trinidad and Tobago

Plates And Species Accounts

Official Checklist Of The Birds Of Trinidad And Tobago
Trinidad&Tobago Birds Status And Distribution Committee
Index