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OverviewThe ultimate field guide to the birds of Argentina, an indispensable companion for any traveller to the region. This spectacular new field guide is the ultimate reference to the birds of Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic, essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. It covers Argentina and all Fuegian and Hornean islands south to the Diego Ramírez Islands and east to the Falklands. More than 2,300 images illustrate 1,075 species, including all residents, migrants and most vagrants. This authoritative book includes 199 stunning colour plates, depicting every species and many distinct plumages and subspecies, including 28 endemics and 17 near-endemics. Concise text describes key identification features, status, range, habitats and voice, with up-to-date colour distribution maps for each species. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark Pearman , Juan Ignacio Areta , Nigel RedmanPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Helm Weight: 0.850kg ISBN: 9780713645798ISBN 10: 0713645792 Pages: 480 Publication Date: 10 December 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order ![]() Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Book Plan and Aims of the Book Area Covered by the Book (Map 1) Geography and Hydrography (Map 2) Ecoregions and Habitats (Map 3) Taxonomy and Nomenclature Migration and Movements Overview of the Argentine and South-west Atlantic Avifauna How to Use the Plates and Facing Text Bird Topography Colour Plates: 1-199 Next Plates: 200-202 Appendices Index Key to the Distribution MapsReviewsAuthor InformationMark Pearman is an ornithologist and bird tour leader based in Buenos Aires. Over the last two decades he has become one of the leading authorities on Argentine birds, and has travelled extensively throughout the country. Juan Ignacio (Nacho) Areta is a CONICET researcher based in NW Argentina and member of the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |