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Birds Of The West Indies Second Edition (Princeton Field Guides)
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An Updated Edition Of The Acclaimed Field Guide To The Spectacular Birds Of The West Indiesbirds Of The West Indies Is The First Field Guide That Covers And Depicts All Birds Known To Occur In The Region, Including Infrequently Occurring And Introduced Forms. Now Fully Updated And Expanded, This Stunningly Illustrated Book Features Detailed Accounts Of More Than 600 Species, Describing Identification Field Marks, Range, Status, Voice, And Habitat. There Are More Than 100 Beautiful Color Plates That Depict Plumages Of All Speciesincluding Those Believed To Have Recently Become Extinctas Well As Distribution Maps, A Color Code For Endemic Birds, And An Incisive Introduction That Discusses Avifaunal Changes In The West Indies In The Past Fifteen Years And The Importance Of Conservation.Covers More Than 60 New Species, Including Vagrants, Introductions, And Taxonomic Splits Updates The Status Of Every Species Features Illustrations For All New Species And Improved Artwork For Warblers And Flycatchers Color Codes Endemic Species Confined To One Or Just A Few Islands Includes Many New And Enhanced Maps Provides Bird Weights For Each Species Compact And Easy To Use In The Field
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- Q: What makes 'Birds of the West Indies Second Edition' a comprehensive field guide? A: This field guide covers and depicts all known bird species in the West Indies, including rare and introduced forms, with detailed accounts of over 600 species.
- Q: How many species does this edition cover? A: The second edition includes over 600 species, featuring more than 60 new species, vagrants, introductions, and taxonomic splits.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the guide? A: The guide contains over 100 beautiful color plates that illustrate the plumages of all species, including those believed to have recently become extinct.
- Q: Is this guide suitable for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers? A: Yes, the guide is compact and user-friendly, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers.
- Q: What additional information does the guide provide about the species? A: It includes identification marks, range, status, voice, habitat, bird weights, and enhanced maps for each species.
- Q: Does this guide discuss conservation efforts? A: Yes, it features an introduction that discusses avifaunal changes in the West Indies over the past fifteen years and the importance of conservation.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for field use.
- Q: When was the second edition published? A: The second edition was published on June 16, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does the guide have? A: The 'Birds of the West Indies Second Edition' contains 288 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this field guide? A: The guide is authored by Herbert A. Raffaele.