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The Birds Of Ecuador: Field Guide,Used
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Many Of Us Can Only Long To Travel To Exotic Birding Places In South America,... But Ridgely And Greenfield Live The Dream And Generously Share It With Us Through Their Exquisite Writings And Paintings.... In Summary, This Is A Thorough And Thoughtful Production That Not Only Provides Useful And Complete Information, But Does So In A Userfriendly Manner.... The Decadeslong Wait For These Volumes Has Been Worth It! Birders Journalthe Birds Of Ecuador Comprehensively Treats The Nearly 1600 Species Of Birds That Can Be Found In Mainland Ecuador.The Authors Describe Ecuador This Way: 'One Of The Wonders Of The Natural World. Nowhere Else Is Such Incredible Avian Diversity Crammed Into Such A Small Country.... Birds Are, Happily, Numerous In Many Parts Of Ecuador: Even The Downtown Parks Of The Big Cities Such As Quito And Guayaquil Host Their Complement.'Volume I, Status, Distribution, And Taxonomy, Contains Detailed Information On The Ecology, Status, And Distribution Of All Species. Introductory Chapters Deal With Geography, Climate, And Vegetation; Bird Migration In Ecuador; Ecuadorian Ornithology; Endemic Bird Areas In Ecuador; And Conservation. Individual Species Accounts Treat Habitat, Distribution, And Taxonomy.Volume Ii, Field Guide, Contains 96 Fullcolor Plates And Facing Pages Of Descriptive Text, A Color Map Of Ecuador, 2 Line Drawings Of Bird Anatomy, 115 Silhouette Outlines, And Nearly 1600 Distribution Maps. All Species Are Illustrated In Full Color, Including Migrants And Vagrants And Visually Distinctive Subspecies. The Text Focuses On The Field Identification Aspects Of Each Species, Including Their Behavior, Vocalizations, And Nest Appearance.The Two Volumes Are Available Separately Or May Be Purchased As A Slipcased Set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Birds of Ecuador: Field Guide'? A: This field guide comprehensively covers nearly 1600 species of birds found in mainland Ecuador, providing detailed information on their ecology, distribution, and taxonomy.
- Q: Who are the authors of this field guide? A: The authors of 'The Birds of Ecuador: Field Guide' are Robert S. Ridgely and Paul J. Greenfield.
- Q: What are the key features of Volume I of this guide? A: Volume I includes detailed information on the ecology, status, and distribution of all species, along with chapters on geography, climate, vegetation, bird migration, and conservation in Ecuador.
- Q: What does Volume II of the guide contain? A: Volume II features 96 full-color plates, descriptive text, a color map of Ecuador, line drawings of bird anatomy, silhouette outlines, and nearly 1600 distribution maps.
- Q: Is this field guide suitable for beginners in birding? A: Yes, the guide is user-friendly and provides comprehensive information that is beneficial for both beginners and experienced birders.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Birds of Ecuador: Field Guide' published? A: The first edition of the guide was published on July 3, 2001.
- Q: Can I purchase the two volumes separately? A: Yes, the two volumes can be purchased separately or as a slipcased set.
- Q: What is the page count for this field guide? A: The total page count for 'The Birds of Ecuador: Field Guide' is 740 pages.
- Q: Is there any information about conservation in the guide? A: Yes, the guide includes discussions on conservation efforts related to bird species in Ecuador.