Overview

A comprehensive field guide to the birds of Peru. More than 1,890 species - nearly one fifth of the world’s birds - have been recorded in Peru, which hosts one of the richest avifaunas of any country in the world, including a mind-boggling 113 endemics. This field guide offers full coverage for every species that occurs in the country. 307 superb, high-quality plates include full coverage of distinct plumages, subspecific variation sexual and age variation and morphs. The facing text features concise descriptions that discuss key identification criteria, status, vocalisations and distribution, with colour distribution maps. A landmark publication that was the product of almost 40 years of research, expeditions and study, this remarkable book remains the standard work for Peru. Authoritative yet portable and suitable for field use, it is a must-have for any ornithologist or birder visiting the country.

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'this new guide is a really excellent book that will make birding in Peru so much easier and enjoyable. It is laid out in the perfect way for a field guide' www.wingsbirds.com 'The book describes, maps and illustrates them all, and is a model of high-quality illustration, concise information and clear graphics. A must for both ornitho-experts and armchair dreamers.' Guardian (Nov 2007) This book far surpasses the competition and for the first time allows identification of unfamiliar species throughout Peru using only one book Ibis (April 09) '...this book is on a trajectory to revolutionise birding in Peru and to make a monumental contribution toward environmental awareness and conservation in the country.' Cotinga (2009)

'this new guide is a really excellent book that will make birding in Peru so much easier and enjoyable. It is laid out in the perfect way for a field guide' www.wingsbirds.com 'The book describes, maps and illustrates them all, and is a model of high-quality illustration, concise information and clear graphics. A must for both ornitho-experts and armchair dreamers.' Guardian (Nov 2007) This book far surpasses the competition and for the first time allows identification of unfamiliar species throughout Peru using only one book Ibis (April 09)

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Thomas S. Schulenberg is a research associate at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. He was a founding editor of Neotropical Birds. John O'Neil is a renowned ornithologist and former director of the Museum of Natural Science at Louisiana State University. O'Neill initiated, co-authored, and co-illustrated this book, which represents the culmination of his more than 40 years of fieldwork and research. Dan Lane is a research associate at Louisiana State University. An expert on the birds of the Neotropics, he joined John O’Neill on several of his Peruvian expeditions. He remains a tour-leader and bird illustrator of note. Douglas F. Stotz is an ornithologist based at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Theodore Parker III (1953–1993) was an American ornithologist who specialised in the Neotropics. A brilliant field birder, he tragically died in a plane crash in Ecuador in 1993.

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