Download or read book The Birds of Costa Rica written by Richard Garrigues and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new, updated edition of the only compact, portable, and user-friendly field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. -- "Biology Digest"
Download or read book A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica written by F. Gary Stiles and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 1989 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Costa Rica, a country of no larger than West Virginia, hosts more than 830 species of birds, more than in all of North Amerian north of Mexico. It may well be the only country in the world with as many bird species and habitats to be found in such a small area. Within two hours' drive from San Jose, one can see quetzals in highland forests, antbirds in lowland forests, or shorebirds and ibises in mangrove swamps. This lavishly illustrated book is the most comprehensive treatment of a rich tropical avifauna ever presented in a single volume suitable for its use in the field. With is full coverage of waterbirds and migrants as well as resident tropical species, and its coverage of such topics as plumages, vocalizations, food habits, nesting, and distribution, it is truly a guide to the birds themselves, not merely a guide to their identification. Gary Stiles and Alexander Skutch first set the stage for the birds by briefly describing the landforms, vegetation, and climates of Costa Rica. For those who want to take "that second long look" to interpret what they see, the authors discuss some aspects of evolution, ecology, and behavior of Costa Rican birds, and report on the costly and courageous conservation efforts the country is making in face of discouraging odds. The family and species accounts that follow, covering some 400 pages, make up the bulk of the book, with 52 magnificent color plates illustrating virtually ever species of Costa Rican bird, migrants as well as residents. There are also practical tips for trips in the field and descriptions of good birding locations, with specific directions for travel by car, public transport, and on foot, as well as three maps. A highly readable, portable encylopedia to the fascinating, ever-surprising birds of Costa Rica, this book will be welcomed by birders and other naturalists, professional and amateur ornithologists, ecologists, travelers, and conservationlists throughout the northern Neotropics.
Download or read book Birds of Costa Rica written by Carrol L. Henderson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-02-15 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have guide to more than 300 birds that visitors are most likely to see in Costa Rica, includes 464 color photos, including many taken in the wild, and 308 range maps. Original.
Download or read book Birds of Costa Rica written by Susan Fogden and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative pocket guide to the birds of Costa Rica. Ideal for the travelling nature watcher, this useful guide provides a comprehensive overview of the variety of bird-life to be found in Costa Rica. Over 250 native species are included in the book, each description supported by a clear colour photograph taken where possible in the bird's natural Costa Rican habitat. As well as the commoner species likely to be encountered - colourful birds such as the Blue-grey Tanager, Social Flycatcher, Kiskadee, Clay-coloured Robin and Rufous-collared Sparrow - the guide also focuses on endemics, such as Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager, and endangered species, such as the Bare-necked Umbrellabird and Three-wattled Bellbird. Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allows the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.
Download or read book The Official List of Birds of Costa Rica written by Asociacion Ornitologica Asociacion Ornitologica de Costa Rica and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-30 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the 2017 version of the list of birds of Costa Rica, revised by the Committee on Rare Species and Ornithological Registers of the Costa Rican Ornithological Association.
Download or read book The Official List of Birds of Costa Rica written by Asociacion Ornitologica Asociacion Ornitologica de Costa Rica and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the 2016 edition of the the Official list, revised by the Costa Rican Ornithological Association's Committee on Rare Species and Ornithological Registers in Costa Rica - Asociación Ornitológica de Costa Rica (AOCR).
Download or read book 2011 the Official List of Birds of Costa Rica written by Costa Rican Ornithological Association S and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A checklist of the birds of Costa Rica, updated annually by the Scientific Committee of the Costa Rican Ornithological Association
Download or read book 2014 the Official List of Birds of Costa Rica written by Asociación ornitológica de Costa Rica and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the official checklist of the Costa Rican Ornithological Association. Updated with the current scientific names and the most recent discoveries, it contains a complete list of 897 species in taxonomic order. All species are identified with Latin, English and Spanish names.
Download or read book A Guide to the Birds of Panama written by Robert S. Ridgely and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first paperback version of the second edition of the popular A Guide to the Birds of Panama. In the second edition, published in 1989, the authors expanded information on the birds of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras: approximately 200 new species were added to the material in the 1976 edition. Over 300 additional species, some of them Panamanian, were illustrated. Sixteen new plates were added, and three of the original plates were replaced by improved versions. Throughout the book changes were made to accommodate the explosion in knowledge of the birds of Panama and nearby areas and of neotropical birds in general. The basic sequence and systematics of the AOU 1983 Check-list were adopted. Also included in the revised edition was expanded and updated information on birdfinding in Panama, prepared with the assistance of two of Panama's best resident birders. The book also contains a special section outlining developments in Panama ornithology and conservation. "A sophisticated treatment of one of the world's richest avifaunas."--The Quarterly Review of Biology
Download or read book 2015 the Official List of Birds of Costa Rica written by Comite De Especies Raras y Registros or and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-01-05 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the 2015 annual checklist of the birds of Costa Rica updated by the Comité de Especies Raras y Registros Ornitológicos de Costa Rica of the Costa Rican Ornithological Association.
Download or read book 2012 the Official List of Birds of Costa Rica written by Costa Rican Ornithological Association Scientific Committee and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-11-18 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A checklist of the birds of Costa Rica, updated annually by the Scientific Committee of the Costa Rican Ornithological Association
Download or read book Hummingbirds of Costa Rica written by and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vibrant photos and fascinating text bring Costa Rica's hummingbirds to life. Hummingbirds of Costa Rica features 44 of the 45 species of hummers that inhabit Costa Rica. (The Plain-capped starthroat, the missing species, lives only in the highest treetops. The authors have never encountered one at a height low enough to photograph.) Each bird is depicted in its natural habitat and with the flower with which it naturally associates. Hundreds of detailed close-ups show each bird's unique features and allow the reader to fully appreciate these stunning marvels of nature. Featuring the work of internationally acclaimed nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden, this richly illustrated guide covers: Biology Predators The relationship between hummingbirds and flowers Feeding strategies A year in a hummingbird's life Hummingbird site guide. More than 90 plant species -- belonging to 34 families and over 60 genera -- are featured along with the hummers, so Hummingbirds of Costa Rica is also a useful guide to an astonishing diversity of Costa Rican flora. Beautifully detailed photographs bring the exquisite creatures to life, and scientifically accurate and accessible text provides a comprehensive reference to Costa Rica, its hummingbirds and their ecosystem.
Download or read book Where to Watch Birds in Costa Rica written by Barrett Lawson and published by Helm. This book was released on 2010 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Costa Rica is famed for its wildlife. More than 820 bird species occur in this small country and almost a third of the country is protected in reserves. This superb new guide features 53 top birding locations throughout the country, grouped into six regions that reflect avian distribution in Costa Rica. Each site includes a general introduction and access directions, with many maps and lists of target species. Eight sample itineraries will help plan a visit to the country, and a complete checklist includes abundance ratings. Information is also included about the best locations to find endemics and other sought-after species.
Download or read book Birds of Costa Rica written by Dale Dyer and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-of-the-art illustrated field guide to the birds of Costa Rica Costa Rica is among the most popular birding destinations in the world, with a breathtaking diversity of neotropical birdlife and stunningly beautiful habitats ranging from shady mangrove swamps to mist-enshrouded mountaintops and verdant rainforest. Birds of Costa Rica is the essential illustrated pocket guide to this biologically rich country. 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 800 species of birds found in Costa Rica Includes more than 200 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
Download or read book Birds of Central America written by Andrew C. Vallely and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Central America Birds of Central America is the first comprehensive field guide to the avifauna of the entire region, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Handy and compact, the book presents text and illustrations for nearly 1,200 resident and migrant species, and information on all rare vagrants. Two hundred sixty detailed plates on convenient facing-page spreads depict differing ages and sexes for each species, with a special focus on geographic variation. The guide also contains up-to-date range maps and concise notes on distribution, habitat, behavior, and voice. An introduction provides a brief overview of the region’s landscape, climate, and biogeography. The culmination of more than a decade of research and field experience, Birds of Central America is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the bird life of this part of the world. Detailed information on the entire avifauna of Central America 260 beautiful color plates Range maps, text, and illustrations presented on convenient facing-page spreads Up-to-date notes on distribution supported by an extensive bibliography Special focus on geographic variation of bird species
Download or read book A Naturalist s Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica 2nd Edition written by Steve Bird and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High quality photographs from one of the country's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habitat types, bird species and taxonomy, bird migration, and the key sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Costa Rica encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and IUCN status.
Download or read book Field Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica written by Richard Garrigues and published by Helm. This book was released on 2007 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principle objective of this book is to help the reader correctly identify birds in Costa Rica. Each family of birds is introduced by a brief description that should help the novice birder determine to which group a bird belongs. Nearly every species is illustrated by one or more images, as needed.
