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Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil: The Pantanal and Cerrado of Central Brazil,Used
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Brazil, the fifth largest nation in the world, is one of the planet's richest places for avian diversity and endemism. With the Birds of Brazil field guide series, the Wildlife Conservation Society brings together a top international team to do justice to the incredible diversity of Brazil's avifauna. This first guide of the planned fivevolume series features the 743 bird species of the Pantanal and Cerrado regions of Central Brazil.The sprawling Pantanal plain, one of the world's most famed birding sites, is a seasonally flooded wetland boasting both impressive concentrations of large waterbirds and species such as the Toco Toucan, Hyacinth Macaw, Goldencollared Macaw, and endemic Blazewinged Parakeets. The Cerrado is a distinctive Brazilian habitat that is the planet's biologically richest savanna.This compact modern field guide's unparalleled color artwork throughout, identification points, and range map for each species enable easy identification of all the birds normally found in these vibrant and critically important areas of Brazil. With 116 threatened species encompassing 25 percent of South America's threatened birds, Brazil has an imperative to conserve its birds and unique habitats that begins with their appreciation and identification. Thus, the species accounts are coupled with an introductory chapter on the region's unique environments and pressing conservation challenges. This practical and portable guide is an indispensable companion to those visiting Brazil's glorious natural areas of the Pantanal and Cerrado.
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- Q: What is the focus of the 'Birds of Brazil' field guide? A: The guide focuses on the 743 bird species found in the Pantanal and Cerrado regions of Central Brazil, highlighting Brazil's avian diversity and endemism.
- Q: Who is the author of this field guide? A: The field guide is authored by John A. Gwynne, who is part of a top international team collaborating on this series.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 336 pages, providing extensive information about the bird species in these regions.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it convenient for field use.
- Q: When was the 'Birds of Brazil' guide published? A: The guide was published on December 22, 2010.
- Q: Does the guide include illustrations? A: Yes, the guide features unparalleled color artwork throughout to assist with bird identification.
- Q: What conservation topics are covered in the guide? A: The guide includes introductory chapters on the unique environments of the region and pressing conservation challenges faced by its bird species.
- Q: Is this field guide suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the compact design and clear identification points make it suitable for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers.
- Q: Can this guide help identify threatened bird species? A: Yes, it includes accounts of 116 threatened species, which represent 25 percent of South America's threatened birds.
- Q: What habitats are highlighted in this field guide? A: The guide highlights the Pantanal, a seasonally flooded wetland, and the Cerrado, a biologically rich savanna in Brazil.