Birds of Colombia
Dec 2022 · Bloomsbury Publishing
Ebook
160
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About this ebook
A photographic guide to the fantastic avifauna of Colombia.
With a spectacular range of habitats and one of the richest avifaunas of any country on earth, Colombia is home to an extraordinary total of almost 2,000 species of birds. It is quickly becoming one of South America's most popular wildlife and birding destinations, boasting more than 70 endemic species.
A great companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Colombia provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that are regularly seen in the country.
Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Colombia is also included.
Portable yet authoritative, this is the ideal guide for travellers and wildllife-watchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich country.
With a spectacular range of habitats and one of the richest avifaunas of any country on earth, Colombia is home to an extraordinary total of almost 2,000 species of birds. It is quickly becoming one of South America's most popular wildlife and birding destinations, boasting more than 70 endemic species.
A great companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Colombia provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that are regularly seen in the country.
Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Colombia is also included.
Portable yet authoritative, this is the ideal guide for travellers and wildllife-watchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich country.
About the author
Otto Pfister is a naturalist and photographer with extensive experience of the Colombian avifauna. He has spent much of his life living and researching abroad, including in Colombia, where he documented the country's rich biodiversity and birdlife, visiting many national parks and nature reserves. Otto is the author of Birds and Mammals of Ladakh, and co-author of Birds of the Himalayas and A Photographic Guide to the Birds of India.
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