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Overview

An authoritative pocket guide to the birds of Costa Rica.

Ideal for the travelling nature watcher, this useful guide provides a comprehensive overview of the variety of bird-life to be found in Costa Rica. Over 250 native species are included in the book, each description supported by a clear colour photograph taken where possible in the bird's natural Costa Rican habitat. As well as the commoner species likely to be encountered - colourful birds such as the Blue-grey Tanager, Social Flycatcher, Kiskadee, Clay-coloured Robin and Rufous-collared Sparrow - the guide also focuses on endemics, such as Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager, and endangered species, such as the Bare-necked Umbrellabird and Three-wattled Bellbird.

Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allows the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781472932105
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 03/24/2016
Series: Pocket Photo Guides
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 421,846
File size: 94 MB
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About the Author

Susan Fogden trained as a zoologist and has worked in a number of roles that combine her love of the natural world and has joined Michael and Patricia on many of their trips.

Michael and Patricia Fogden are professional wildlife photographers. They have photographed birds and other wildlife all over the world with a particular interest in South and Central America. They are currently based in Ecuador.
Susan Fogden trained as a zoologist and has worked in a number of roles that combine her love of the natural world and has joined Michael and Patricia Fogden on many of their trips.
Michael Fogden is a photographer and author. With his wife Patricia, Michael specialises in documenting the wealth of natural history stories that are to be found in Neotropical rain forests and bringing the discoveries of tropical biologists into the popular literature.

Michael and Patricia's photographs have appeared in numerous calendars and books. In 2008 they received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). Currently based in Norfolk, UK, Michael and Patricia lived in Costa Rica for many years, documenting the wildlife of one of the most biodiverse places on earth.
Patricia Fogden is a photographer and author. With her husband Michael, Patricia specialises in documenting the wealth of natural history stories that are to be found in Neotropical rain forests and bringing the discoveries of tropical biologists into the popular literature.

Patricia and Michael's photographs have appeared in numerous calendars and books. In 2008 they received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). Currently based in Norfolk, UK, Patricia and Michael lived in Costa Rica for many years, documenting the wildlife of one of the most biodiverse places on earth.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Key to coloured tabs
How to use this book
Birdwatching in Costa Rica
Field techniques for birdwatching
Map of Costa Rica
Species descriptions
Glossary
Further reading and useful addresses
Index
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