Birds of Belize

"Belize has become a very popular destination for birders, divers, and general tourists. Its extensive coral reefs, Mayan sites, stable infrastructure (and political system), attract a wide range of tourists. The country has an excellent system of parks and lodges for those interested in wildlife. To date, 608 bird species have been recorded in the country, and while there are no endemic birds, it is one of the best places to see sought-after species such as Harpy Eagle. English is the official language, even though most Belizeans speak Belizean Creole or Spanish. This handy, portable field guide will treat all 608 species, illustrating each and every one, and providing concise ID-oriented text alongside distribution maps. It will immediately become the go-to field reference for resident and visiting birder alike"--

About the author

Steve N. G. Howell and Dale Dyer

Summary

A state-of-the-art illustrated field guide to the birds of Belize

Belize is one of the world’s premier birding destinations, home to a marvelous array of tropical birds and beautiful habitats ranging from verdant rain forests and extensive wetlands to rolling pine savannas and the country’s famed barrier reef. Birds of Belize is the essential illustrated pocket guide to this birder’s paradise. It covers all regularly occurring bird species found in the region and features facing-page plates and text that make field identification easy. Concise species accounts describe everything from size and distribution to voice, habitat, and status. This compact guide also features progressive taxonomy and a wealth of color range maps.

• Covers more than 500 species of birds found in Belize
• Includes 116 superb color plates
• Features concise species accounts, facing-page plates and text, and up-to-date range maps
• Its compact size and field-friendly layout make it the ideal travel companion for any birder

Additional text

"This book is a MUST have for anyone birding Belize!"---Ian Paulsen, The Birdbooker Report

Product details

• Authors: Dale Dyer, Dyer Dale, Steve N. G. Howell, Steve N. G. Dyer Howell, Howell Steve N. G.
• Assisted by: Dale Dyer (Illustration), Dyer Dale (Illustration)
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.04.2023
• EAN: 9780691220727
• ISBN: 978-0-691-22072-7
• No. of pages: 304
• Series: Princeton Field Guides
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; Travel > Travel guides; TRAVEL / Special Interest / Ecotourism, NATURE / Animals / Birds, Belize, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides, TRAVEL / Central America, Travel & holiday, Eco-tourist guides, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Travel and holiday, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest, Travel guides: eco-tourism / ‘green’ tourism