{"product_id":"birds-of-costa-rica-9780292719651","title":"Birds of Costa Rica","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe must-have guide to more than three hundred birds that visitors are most likely to see in Costa Rica, including unique or endemic species of high interest, illustrated with striking color photographs taken in the wild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword by Alexander F. Skutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature Tourism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiogeography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMigratory Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndemic Species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndemic Wildlife of the Highlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndemic Species of the Southern Pacific Lowlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndemic Species of Cocos Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor Biological Zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical Dry Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthern Pacific Lowlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral Plateau (Central Valley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaribbean Lowlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal Beaches, Islands, and Mangrove Lagoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife Overview and Species Coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird Species Accounts \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinamou Family (Tinamidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck Family (Anatidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChachalaca, Guan, and Curassow Family (Cracidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooby Family (Sulidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePelican Family (Pelecanidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCormorant Family (Phalacrocoracidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnhinga Family (Anhingidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrigatebird Family (Fregatidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeron Family (Ardeidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbis and Spoonbill Family (Threskiornithidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStork Family (Ciconiidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Vulture Family (Cathartidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsprey Family (Pandionidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccipiter Family (Accipitridae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalcon Family (Falconidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRail Family (Rallidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSungrebe Family (Heliornithidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunbittern Family (Eurypygidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick-knee Family (Burhinidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlover Family (Charadriidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOystercatcher Family (Haematopodidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStilt Family (Recurvirostridae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacana Family (Jacanidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandpiper Family (Scolopacidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGull and Tern Family (Laridae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDove and Pigeon Family (Columbidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParrot Family (Psittacidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuckoo Family (Cuculidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwl Family (Strigidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNighthawk Family (Caprimulgidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotoo Family (Nyctibiidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbird Family (Trochilidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrogon Family (Trogonidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotmot Family (Momotidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfisher Family (Alcedinidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuffbird Family (Bucconidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacamar Family (Galbulidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToucan Family (Ramphastidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodpecker Family (Picidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinetail Family (Furnariidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodcreeper Family (Dendrocolaptidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntbird Family (Thamnophilidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlycatcher Family (Tyrannidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTityra and Becard Family (Tityridae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotinga Family (Cotingidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManakin Family (Pipridae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVireo Family (Vireonidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJay Family (Corvidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwallow Family (Hirundinidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWren Family (Troglodytidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDipper Family (Cinclidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrush and Robin Family (Turdidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilky-Flycatcher Family (Ptilogonatidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-Warbler Family (Parulidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBananaquit Family (Coerebidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanager Family (Thraupidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedeater, Finch, and Sparrow Family (Emberizidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaltator and Grosbeak Family (Cardinalidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackbird, Oriole, and Grackle Family (Icteridae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldfinch, Euphonia, and Chlorophonia Family (Fringillidae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix A. Costa Rica Conservation Organizations, Research Stations, Birding Groups, and Bird Information Sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix B. Wildlife Tourism Sites and Field Stations Referred to in the Distribution Maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix C. Costa Rican Trip Preparation Checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix D. Travel Tips for a Successful Wildlife Viewing Trip in Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix E. Eco-misconceptions about Bird Feeding, Flash Photography, and Sound Recordings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"University of Texas Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400854544727,"sku":"9780292719651","price":21.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780292719651.jpg?v=1730471752","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/birds-of-costa-rica-9780292719651","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}