•range maps and species accounts face illustration pages for quick, easy reference;•the inclusion of North American migrants and seabirds, as well as female and juvenile plumage variations;
•an up-to-date species list for the country that reflects recent additions, taxonomic splits, and other changes in classification.Panama's unique geography, small size, and varied habitats make it possible to see a vast diversity of birds within a short time. Its western and central areas harbor representatives of species found in Central America; species characteristic of South America may be found in the east. In the winter, birds from northern climes are commonly found in Panama as migrants. This is the one field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in Panama's diverse habitats.
•range maps and species accounts face illustration pages for quick, easy reference;•the inclusion of North American migrants and seabirds, as well as female and juvenile plumage variations;
•an up-to-date species list for the country that reflects recent additions, taxonomic splits, and other changes in classification.Panama's unique geography, small size, and varied habitats make it possible to see a vast diversity of birds within a short time. Its western and central areas harbor representatives of species found in Central America; species characteristic of South America may be found in the east. In the winter, birds from northern climes are commonly found in Panama as migrants. This is the one field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in Panama's diverse habitats.
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The Birds of Panama: A Field Guide
488Paperback
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780801476747 |
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Publisher: | Cornell University Press |
Publication date: | 01/15/2011 |
Series: | Zona Tropical Publications |
Pages: | 488 |
Sales rank: | 138,007 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.20(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |