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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “Book is in VERY GOOD condition, see photos”
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- Mexico
- Signed
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- ISBN
- 9780198540120
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198540124
ISBN-13
9780198540120
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65513
Product Key Features
Book Title
Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America
Number of Pages
1008 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1995
Topic
Birdwatching Guides, Animals / Birds
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.9 in
Item Weight
59.3 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
93-031659
Reviews
'This guide is a major contribution to field ornithology and birding in Mexico and northern Central America. Most highly recommended.'Wildlife Activist, No. 25, December 1995, 'This is a first-class book by any standards and will clearly not be superseded in the foreseeable future.'Bryan Sage, Country-Side, October-November 1995, 'This is a first-class book by any standards and will clearly not besuperseded in the foreseeable future.'Bryan Sage, Country-Side, October-November 1995, 'impressive book ... As a guide to one of the ornithologically richestparts of the world, this book is unlikely to be superseded for a very longtime.'Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Volume 115, No. 3, September1995, '...The result of this immense labor is not just a very fine field guide,but also a manual to the birds of Mexico and northern central America. Thisextraordinary achievement is not likely to be improved in the near future...Thiswonderful book treats about 1070 species...the maps in Howell and Webb areexcellent....mandatory reading not only for all birders but also for someprofessional ornithologists...superb, extremely well-prepared species accounts,its very clear range maps, and its magnificent plates, which are beautifullyreproduced, all converge towards making this book an exceptional volume'Ornitologia Neotropical (1997) 8: 195-236, '... a must for anyone with an interest in neotropical birds'David Tomlinson, New Scientist, August 1995'This guide is a major contribution to field ornithology and birding in Mexico and northern Central America. Most highly recommended.'Wildlife Activist, No. 25, December 1995'Few, however, who actually looked at this book would question its importance, as it radiates authority and excellence. One of its most prominent features is the sheer quantity of information not available from any of the region's comparable field guides ... maps are a highly commendable ... the plates are very good; they are accurate in plumage details and postures, and species within a plate are to scale. Especially striking are the plates depictingcryptically plumaged species such as owls (plates 25 and 26), nightjars (plate 27) and sparrows (plates 63 and 64) ... wealth of information presented and its excellence. Few guides are better value for money:produced on good quality paper with 71 colour plates, the softback edition costs only £25.00. It will quickly become the main guide to the region's birds.'Adrian Long, The Ibis, 1996, Vol. 138'impressive book ... As a guide to one of the ornithologically richest parts of the world, this book is unlikely to be superseded for a very long time.'Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Volume 115, No. 3, September 1995'This is a first-class book by any standards and will clearly not be superseded in the foreseeable future.'Bryan Sage, Country-Side, October-November 1995'the book is well researched, produced, and published, a valuable addition to any birdwatcher's library ... a most invaluable resource'Jack Siegel, Nature Canada, Autumn 1996'...The result of this immense labor is not just a very fine field guide, but also a manual to the birds of Mexico and northern central America. This extraordinary achievement is not likely to be improved in the near future...This wonderful book treats about 1070 species...the maps in Howell and Webb are excellent....mandatory reading not only for all birders but also for some professional ornithologists...superb, extremely well-prepared species accounts,its very clear range maps, and its magnificent plates, which are beautifully reproduced, all converge towards making this book an exceptional volume'Ornitologia Neotropical (1997) 8: 195-236, 'the book is well researched, produced, and published, a valuable addition to any birdwatcher's library ... a most invaluable resource'Jack Siegel, Nature Canada, Autumn 1996, '...The result of this immense labor is not just a very fine field guide, but also a manual to the birds of Mexico and northern central America. This extraordinary achievement is not likely to be improved in the near future...This wonderful book treats about 1070 species...the maps in Howelland Webb are excellent....mandatory reading not only for all birders but also for some professional ornithologists...superb, extremely well-prepared species accounts, its very clear range maps, and its magnificent plates, which are beautifully reproduced, all converge towards making this book anexceptional volume'Ornitologia Neotropical (1997) 8: 195-236, 'impressive book ... As a guide to one of the ornithologically richest parts of the world, this book is unlikely to be superseded for a very long time.'Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Volume 115, No. 3, September 1995, 'Few, however, who actually looked at this book would question its importance, as it radiates authority and excellence. One of its most prominent features is the sheer quantity of information not available from any of the region's comparable field guides ... maps are a highly commendable ...the plates are very good; they are accurate in plumage details and postures, and species within a plate are to scale. Especially striking are the plates depicting cryptically plumaged species such as owls (plates 25 and 26), nightjars (plate 27) and sparrows (plates 63 and 64) ... wealth ofinformation presented and its excellence. Few guides are better value for money: produced on good quality paper with 71 colour plates, the softback edition costs only L25.00. It will quickly become the main guide to the region's birds.'Adrian Long, The Ibis, 1996, Vol. 138, '... a must for anyone with an interest in neotropical birds'David Tomlinson, New Scientist, August 1995, 'Few, however, who actually looked at this book would question itsimportance, as it radiates authority and excellence. One of its most prominentfeatures is the sheer quantity of information not available from any of theregion's comparable field guides ... maps are a highly commendable ... theplates are very good; they are accurate in plumage details and postures, andspecies within a plate are to scale. Especially striking are the platesdepicting cryptically plumaged species such as owls (plates 25 and 26),nightjars (plate 27) and sparrows (plates 63 and 64) ... wealth of informationpresented and its excellence. Few guides are better value for money: produced ongood quality paper with 71 colour plates, the softback edition costs onlyL25.00. It will quickly become the main guide to the region's birds.'Adrian Long, The Ibis, 1996, Vol. 138, 'This guide is a major contribution to field ornithology and birding inMexico and northern Central America. Most highly recommended.'Wildlife Activist, No. 25, December 1995
TitleLeading
A
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
598.2972
Table Of Content
Introduction: Area covered1. Geography and bird distribution2. Climate and habitat3. Migration4. History of ornithology in Mexico5. Conservation6. Birding in Mexico and northern Central America7. Using this book8. Taxonomy9. Molt and plumage10. Outline of the species accounts11. Family and Species AccountsAppendices on extinct species, hypothetical occurrence, birds of Pacific Islands and Caribbean Islands, and additional species of eastern HondurasBibliographyIndex
Synopsis
This is a completely new in-depth field guide to the 1,070 bird species, including North American migrants, found in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and western Nicaragua. More than 180 species are endemic to this region and the book details their appearance, voice, habitat, behaviour (including nests and eggs) and distribution. Range maps are included with species accounts, and introductory essays give essential background information, with special appendices summarizing useful information on the avifaunas of various offshore Pacific and Caribbean islands. The Guide's striking illustrations include 71 colour plates and 39 black-and-white drawings, based on the authors' field experience and in many cases detailing plumages never before illustrated. Authoritative and up-to-date, this is an essential reference work for every birdwatchers' collection., When Steve Howell first visited Mexico in November of 1981, he arrived armed with a strong background of birding in Britain and the Western Palearctic, and an even stronger enthusiasm for the diverse and exotic birds of Northern Central America. But he also arrived without an adequate field guide. Indeed, to his surprise, he found that relatively little was known (and even less written) about the myriad of bird species that inhabit the region stretching from the U.S.-Mexican border to Nicaragua. And so, after eleven years of research in northern Central America, and with the essential collaboration of Sophie Webb--a biologist and one of the most talented ornithological illustrators working today--we now have the definitive guide to birds of this fascinating region. drop rest as varied as the Laysan Albatross, the Blue-footed Booby, the Collared Trogon, even the rare Guadalupe Storm-Petrel. A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America is astonishingly comprehensive, covering the identification, status, and distribution of all 1,070 birds species known from Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and western Nicaragua. No other book approaches the thoroughness of this unique field guide. Beautifully illustrated with seventy-one color plates and thirty-nine black and white drawings, the guide shows 750 species and includes many plumages never before depicted. Of special interest are illustrations of some of the most notoriously difficult groups to portray, such as raptors in flight, owls, and nightjars. In addition, superb, easy-to-read maps help the traveling birder locate particular--even rare--species, and the entries describing individual birds detail their appearance, voice, habitat, behavior (including nesting and eggs), and distribution. With the U.S. birder in mind, the guide also includes birds that can be seen north of the border, showing these American migrants on plates when they could be confused with similar Mexican species, thus enabling the birder to make quick and ready comparisons in the field. And, with readable and fascinating presentations of the natural history of Central American birds, this guide will be welcomed not only by seasoned birders, but by any traveler exploring the rain forests, coastlines, and deserts of Mexico and the Central American isthmus. Sponsored by the distinguished Point Reyes Observatory in California, A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America is a wonderful addition to the library of birders, nature enthusiasts, and travelers alike. With its lavish illustrations, clear writing, and unprecedented range, it offers hours of compelling reading and pleasant browsing for anyone intrigued by the colorful diversity of birds and the wild, largely unspoiled world next door., This completely new in-depth field guide covers the 1070 bird species, including North American migrants, found in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and western Nicaragua. More than 180 species are endemic to this region. Richly illustrated with 71 colour plates and additional black-and-white drawings, it describes the birds' appearance, voice, habitat, behaviour (including nests and eggs), and distribution. Introductory chapters give essential background information. Once you have this book, you will wonder how you ever got by without it., This entirely new field guide covers the identification, status, and distribution of all 1,070 bird species known from Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and western Nicaragua, a region with endemic more than 180 species. The 71 colour plates and 39 black-and-white drawings, based on the authors'field experience, together show 750 species and included numerous plumages never before illustrated. North American migrants are thoroughly described, and also shown on the plates when confusion could occur with similar Mexican species.Thes species accounts describes appearance, voice, habitat, behaviour (including nests and eggs), and distribution, and include range maps. In addition, introductory chapters provide background information for birdwatching in this area, and appendices summarise useful information on the avifaunas of various offshore Pacific and Caribbean islands.Area covered: Geography and bird distribution, Climate and habitate, Migration, History of ornithology in Mexico; Conservation; Birding in Mexico and northern Central America; USING THIS BOOK Taxonomy, Molt and plumage; Outline of the species accounts, Glossary; FAMILY AND SPECIES ACCOUNTS; Appendices on extinct species, hypothetical occurrence, birds of Pacific Islands and Caribbean Islands, and additional species of eastern Honduras; Bibliography; Index.
LC Classification Number
QL686.H68 1994
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