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The classic guide to the birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti-now fully revised and updatedField Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti is the essential guide to birdwatching in these tropical countries. This completely revised and updated edition provides thorough accounts for more than 300 species, including details on new and endemic species. Now conveniently organized by facing pages, the book features a wealth of images that includes 150 new illustrations by renowned artist Dana Gardner and range maps based on the most current data. Species descriptions present facts about key field marks, similar species, voice, habitats, geographic distribution, status, range, and local names used in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The guide underscores the importance of promoting the conservation of migratory and resident birds, and building support for environmental measures. Fully up-to-date text and mapsSuperb images include 150 new illustrationsFacing-page treatment features more than 300 species
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Steve Latta is director for Conservation and Field Research at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.
Chris Rimmer is founding executive director and
Kent McFarland is cofounder and senior conservation biologist at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies.
Dana Gardner is an author and illustrator. His many books include
Birds of Malaysia and Singapore (Princeton).
Riassunto
The classic guide to the birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti—now fully revised and updated
Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti is the essential guide to birdwatching in these tropical countries. This completely revised and updated edition provides thorough accounts for more than 300 species, including details on new and endemic species.
Now conveniently organized by facing pages, the book features a wealth of images that includes 150 new illustrations by renowned artist Dana Gardner and range maps based on the most current data. Species descriptions present facts about key field marks, similar species, voice, habitats, geographic distribution, status, range, and local names used in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The guide underscores the importance of promoting the conservation of migratory and resident birds, and building support for environmental measures.
- Fully up-to-date text and maps
- Superb images include 150 new illustrations
- Facing-page treatment features more than 300 species
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"No pull quote – reviewed in German."
