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Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Steven Latta
By (author) Christopher Rimmer
By (author) Kent McFarland
Illustrated by Dana Gardner
Illustrated by Barry Kent MacKay
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 133
Category/GenreEco-tourist guides
ISBN/Barcode 9780691232393
ClassificationsDewey:598.097293
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 19 July 2022
Publication Country United States

Description

The classic guide to the birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti-now fully revised and updated Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti is the essential guide to birdwatching in these tropical countries. This completely revised and updated edition provides thorough accounts for more than 300 species, including details on new and endemic species. Now conveniently organized by facing pages, the book features a wealth of images that includes 150 new illustrations by renowned artist Dana Gardner and range maps based on the most current data. Species descriptions present facts about key field marks, similar species, voice, habitats, geographic distribution, status, range, and local names used in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The guide underscores the importance of promoting the conservation of migratory and resident birds, and building support for environmental measures. Fully up-to-date text and maps Superb images include 150 new illustrations Facing-page treatment features more than 300 species

Author Biography

Steve Latta is director for Conservation and Field Research at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. Chris Rimmer is founding executive director and Kent McFarland is cofounder and senior conservation biologist at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. Dana Gardner is an author and illustrator. His many books include Birds of Malaysia and Singapore (Princeton).

Reviews

"Lighter, easier to use and packed with knowledge and illustrations."---Bo Beolens, Fat Birder "No pull quote - reviewed in German." * Der Falke * "There is no doubt that this is now the field guide of choice for anyone visiting Haiti or the Dominican Republic."---Christopher Sharpe, Neotropical Birding