Description
Book SynopsisA portable and authoritative guide to birds of Ecuador. For sheer diversity of birds, Ecuador cannot be beaten. Nowhere else is it as easy to experience such a range of habitats, from the high Andes to the Amazon and Chocó rainforests and those jewels in the ocean, the Galápagos Islands. The avifauna is similarly dazzling a huge range of species, including 41 endemics, call this country home, making Ecuador the ultimate Neotropical wildlife destination. This book showcases the avian wonders of Ecuador, highlighting more than 320 regularly occurring species that can be seen by most visitors to the country, including the Galápagos. Pocket-sized yet authoritative, and illustrated with over 400 stunning colour photographs, this is the perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor to Ecuador.
Trade ReviewBIRDWATCHING BOOK OF THE MONTH Another addition to this excellent series ... these books are so handy if you are travelling to these regions – compact and portable. * Birdwatching Magazine *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Bird Conservation Endemism Map of the Region Best Birding Sites in the Region Species Accounts Further Reading and Resources Photo Credits Index
