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| costa rica birding guide: The Birds of Costa Rica Richard Garrigues, 2014 A new, updated edition of the only compact, portable, and user-friendly field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. -- Biology Digest |
| costa rica birding guide: Where to Watch Birds in Costa Rica Barrett Lawson, 2010 Costa Rica is famed for its wildlife. More than 820 bird species occur in this small country and almost a third of the country is protected in reserves. This superb new guide features 53 top birding locations throughout the country, grouped into six regions that reflect avian distribution in Costa Rica. Each site includes a general introduction and access directions, with many maps and lists of target species. Eight sample itineraries will help plan a visit to the country, and a complete checklist includes abundance ratings. Information is also included about the best locations to find endemics and other sought-after species. |
| costa rica birding guide: A Guide to the Birds of Panama Robert S. Ridgely, John A. Gwynne, 1989 This is the first paperback version of the second edition of the popular A Guide to the Birds of Panama. In the second edition, published in 1989, the authors expanded information on the birds of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras: approximately 200 new species were added to the material in the 1976 edition. Over 300 additional species, some of them Panamanian, were illustrated. Sixteen new plates were added, and three of the original plates were replaced by improved versions. Throughout the book changes were made to accommodate the explosion in knowledge of the birds of Panama and nearby areas and of neotropical birds in general. The basic sequence and systematics of the AOU 1983 Check-list were adopted. Also included in the revised edition was expanded and updated information on birdfinding in Panama, prepared with the assistance of two of Panama's best resident birders. The book also contains a special section outlining developments in Panama ornithology and conservation. A sophisticated treatment of one of the world's richest avifaunas.--The Quarterly Review of Biology |
| costa rica birding guide: Birds of Central America Andrew C. Vallely, Dale Dyer, 2018-10-16 The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Central America Birds of Central America is the first comprehensive field guide to the avifauna of the entire region, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Handy and compact, the book presents text and illustrations for nearly 1,200 resident and migrant species, and information on all rare vagrants. Two hundred sixty detailed plates on convenient facing-page spreads depict differing ages and sexes for each species, with a special focus on geographic variation. The guide also contains up-to-date range maps and concise notes on distribution, habitat, behavior, and voice. An introduction provides a brief overview of the region’s landscape, climate, and biogeography. The culmination of more than a decade of research and field experience, Birds of Central America is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the bird life of this part of the world. Detailed information on the entire avifauna of Central America 260 beautiful color plates Range maps, text, and illustrations presented on convenient facing-page spreads Up-to-date notes on distribution supported by an extensive bibliography Special focus on geographic variation of bird species |
| costa rica birding guide: A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica F. Gary Stiles, Alexander Frank Skutch, 1989 Costa Rica, a country of no larger than West Virginia, hosts more than 830 species of birds, more than in all of North Amerian north of Mexico. It may well be the only country in the world with as many bird species and habitats to be found in such a small area. Within two hours' drive from San Jose, one can see quetzals in highland forests, antbirds in lowland forests, or shorebirds and ibises in mangrove swamps. This lavishly illustrated book is the most comprehensive treatment of a rich tropical avifauna ever presented in a single volume suitable for its use in the field. With is full coverage of waterbirds and migrants as well as resident tropical species, and its coverage of such topics as plumages, vocalizations, food habits, nesting, and distribution, it is truly a guide to the birds themselves, not merely a guide to their identification. Gary Stiles and Alexander Skutch first set the stage for the birds by briefly describing the landforms, vegetation, and climates of Costa Rica. For those who want to take that second long look to interpret what they see, the authors discuss some aspects of evolution, ecology, and behavior of Costa Rican birds, and report on the costly and courageous conservation efforts the country is making in face of discouraging odds. The family and species accounts that follow, covering some 400 pages, make up the bulk of the book, with 52 magnificent color plates illustrating virtually ever species of Costa Rican bird, migrants as well as residents. There are also practical tips for trips in the field and descriptions of good birding locations, with specific directions for travel by car, public transport, and on foot, as well as three maps. A highly readable, portable encylopedia to the fascinating, ever-surprising birds of Costa Rica, this book will be welcomed by birders and other naturalists, professional and amateur ornithologists, ecologists, travelers, and conservationlists throughout the northern Neotropics. |
| costa rica birding guide: Photo Guide to Birds of Costa Rica Richard Garrigues, 2016-01-15 Few ecosystem destinations are as abundant in their biodiversity as Costa Rica. Having the right field guides in hand can make all the difference when you're enjoying the country’s birdlife. Photo Guide to Birds of Costa Rica, which features 549 excellent photographs, is designed to be equally useful for two distinct sets of readers. First are birders new to birding—or new to birding in Costa Rica—who want a guide to the birds that one is most likely to see, as well as to a few of the rarer species that one would hope to encounter. It treats more than 40 percent (365) of the species known from Costa Rica but is a guide to at least 75 percent of the birds commonly seen in a week or so of birding. The book will also be welcomed by experienced birders in search of a companion volume to The Birds of Costa Rica, second edition, an illustrated guide to all the birds of Costa Rica. The photographs in the species accounts in Photo Guide to Birds of Costa Rica are accompanied by names, measurements, field marks, habitat and behavior, voice, status and distribution, and range maps. |
| costa rica birding guide: A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica (2nd Edition) Steve Bird, 2019 High quality photographs from one of the country's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habitat types, bird species and taxonomy, bird migration, and the key sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Costa Rica encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and IUCN status. |
| costa rica birding guide: Hummingbirds of Costa Rica , 2006 Vibrant photos and fascinating text bring Costa Rica's hummingbirds to life. Hummingbirds of Costa Rica features 44 of the 45 species of hummers that inhabit Costa Rica. (The Plain-capped starthroat, the missing species, lives only in the highest treetops. The authors have never encountered one at a height low enough to photograph.) Each bird is depicted in its natural habitat and with the flower with which it naturally associates. Hundreds of detailed close-ups show each bird's unique features and allow the reader to fully appreciate these stunning marvels of nature. Featuring the work of internationally acclaimed nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden, this richly illustrated guide covers: Biology Predators The relationship between hummingbirds and flowers Feeding strategies A year in a hummingbird's life Hummingbird site guide. More than 90 plant species -- belonging to 34 families and over 60 genera -- are featured along with the hummers, so Hummingbirds of Costa Rica is also a useful guide to an astonishing diversity of Costa Rican flora. Beautifully detailed photographs bring the exquisite creatures to life, and scientifically accurate and accessible text provides a comprehensive reference to Costa Rica, its hummingbirds and their ecosystem. |
| costa rica birding guide: The Wildlife of Costa Rica Fiona Reid, 2010 Featuring a good selection of common and/or interesting species, The Wildlife of Costa Rica is the most authoritative and most useful general guide to its subject. It will attract every ecotourist visiting Costa Rica. This dream team knows its stuff. and the illustrations are stunning.--Cagan H. Sekercioglu, Stanford University --Book Jacket. |
| costa rica birding guide: Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Northern Central America Jesse Fagan, Oliver Komar, 2016-11-01 A field guide to the birds of Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, abundantly illustrated and with comprehensive coverage of both endemic and migrant birds Birding is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the tourism industry in northern Central America, and this is the newest and best bird field guide to this region—the first new bird guide in over ten years for the countries of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. This guide is far more complete than previous ones, with more than 800 species accounts, full-color range maps, and 1,000 beautiful illustrations and behavioral vignettes covering all species recorded in the region. This guide is designed for birders to carry in the field, and it is a must-have for any birder who visits the area. |
| costa rica birding guide: The New Neotropical Companion John C. Kricher, 2017-02-21 The acclaimed guide to the ecology and natural history of the American tropics—now fully updated and expanded The New Neotropical Companion is the completely revised and expanded edition of a book that has helped thousands of people to understand the complex ecology and natural history of the most species-rich area on Earth, the American tropics. Featuring stunning color photos throughout, it is a sweeping and cutting-edge account of tropical ecology that includes not only tropical rain forests but also other ecosystems such as cloud forests, rivers, savannas, and mountains. This is the only guide to the American tropics that is all-inclusive, encompassing the entire region's ecology and the amazing relationships among species rather than focusing just on species identification. The New Neotropical Companion is a book unlike any other. Here, you will learn how to recognize distinctive ecological patterns of rain forests and other habitats and to interpret how these remarkable ecosystems function—everything is explained in clear and engaging prose free of jargon. You will also be introduced to the region's astonishing plant and animal life. Informative and entertaining, The New Neotropical Companion is a pleasurable escape for armchair naturalists, and visitors to the American tropics will want to refer to this book before, during, and after their trip. Covers all of tropical America Describes the species and habitats most likely to be observed by visitors Includes every major ecosystem, from lowland rain forests to the high Andes Features a wealth of color photos of habitats, plants, and animals |
| costa rica birding guide: A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America Steve N. G. Howell, Sophie Webb, 1995-03-30 A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America is astonishingly comprehensive, covering the identification, status, and distribution of all 1,070 birds species known from Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and western Nicaragua ... [T]he guide shows 750 species and includes many plumages never before depicted-- |
| costa rica birding guide: A Field Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica Richard Garrigues, 2014 Graced with bounteous natural beauty Costa Rica has become a popular destination for travellers from all over the world. Birds play a prominent role in attracting visitors, too. The shimmering quetzals, gaudy macaws, and comical toucans that populate tourism posters only begin to hint at the impressive avian diversity to be found throughout this small country. The principal objective of this book is to help you correctly identify birds in Costa Rica. Each family of birds is introduced by a brief description that should help the novice birder determine to which group a bird belongs. Nearly every species is illustrated by one or more images, as needed. Corresponding to each species' illustration is a written account on the facing page. The account begins with the unique field marks to look for that will distinguish each species from similar ones. Following the description is information about status, distribution and vocalisation. Most species accounts include a a map showing the distribution within Costa Rica. This new edition features 903 species in total, including 64 that are illustrated here for the first time. The 174 colour plates include 360 new images from artist Robert Dean. The text and maps have been fully updated to ensure that this guide is the definitive field guide for anyone visiting Costa Rica. |
| costa rica birding guide: A Bird-finding Guide to Mexico Steve N. G. Howell, 1999 In a guide that covers Mexico's best birdwatching sites, from Baja California to the Yucatan Peninsula, the coauthor of A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America selects over 100 sites where birders may see more than 950 species. 70 maps. 18 drawings. |
| costa rica birding guide: Field Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica Richard Garrigues, 2007 The principle objective of this book is to help the reader correctly identify birds in Costa Rica. Each family of birds is introduced by a brief description that should help the novice birder determine to which group a bird belongs. Nearly every species is illustrated by one or more images, as needed. |
| costa rica birding guide: Birds of Nicaragua Liliana Chavarría-Duriaux, David C. Hille, Robert Dean, 2018-05-15 Birders in Central America have long known that Nicaragua is one of the best birding locations in the world, and with tourism to the country on the upswing, birders from the rest of the world are now coming to the same conclusion. The largest country in Central America, Nicaragua is home to 763 resident and passage birds, by latest count. Because of its unique topography—the country is relatively flat compared to its mountainous neighbors to the north and south—it forms a geographical barrier of sorts, which means that many birds that originate in North America reach their southernmost point in Nicaragua, while many birds from South America reach their northernmost point in the country. There are few places in the world where you can find both a Roadrunner and a Scarlet Macaw. Birds of Nicaragua features descriptions and illustrations of all 763 species currently identified in the country, along with information about 44 additional species that are likely to appear in the coming years. Range maps, based on years of field research, are color-coded. Other features include a richly illustrated anatomical features section, a checklist, a visual guide to vultures and raptors in flight, and a quick-find index. |
| costa rica birding guide: Birds of Belize H. Lee Jones, 2010-03-01 “Fills a major gap in the bird identification literature . . . A must for birders planning a trip to this friendly patch of Central America.” —The Curious Naturalist With nearly six hundred identified species of birds—and an average of five “new” species discovered annually—Belize is becoming a birding hotspot for amateur and professional birders from around the globe. Thousands of birders visit the country each year to enjoy Belize’s amazing abundance and variety of both temperate and tropical birds in natural habitats that remain largely unspoiled. But until now, despite the growing need for an authoritative identification guide, birders have had to rely on regional field guides that offer only limited information on Belizean birds. Birds of Belize provides the first complete guide to the identification of all currently known species—574 in all. The birds are grouped by families, with an introduction to each family that highlights its uniquely identifying characteristics and behaviors. The species accounts include all the details necessary for field identification: scientific and common names, size, plumage features, thorough voice descriptions, habitat, distribution, and status in Belize. Full color, expertly drawn illustrations by noted bird artist Dana Gardner present male and female, juvenile and adult, and basic and alternate plumages to aid visual identification throughout the year, while 234 range maps show the birds’ distribution and seasonality in Belize. A comprehensive bibliography completes the volume. “A first-class book that will enable users to identify any bird they encounter in Belize.” —Victor Emanuel, President, Victor Emanuel Nature Tours |
| costa rica birding guide: Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica Carrol L. Henderson, 2010-08-25 At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals—over half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species of birds and other animals during even a short stay. To help all these visitors, as well as local residents, identify and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, Carrol Henderson published Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica in 2002, and it instantly became the indispensable guide. Now Henderson has created a dedicated field guide to more than one hundred tropical butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates that travelers are most likely to see while exploring the wild lands of Costa Rica. He includes fascinating information on their natural history, ecology, identification, and behavior gleaned from his forty years of travels and wildlife viewing, as well as details on where to see these remarkable and beautiful creatures. The butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates are illustrated by over 180 stunning and colorful photographs—most of which were taken in the wild by Henderson. A detailed and invaluable appendix that identifies many of Costa Rica's best wildlife-watching destinations, lodges, and contact information for trip-planning purposes completes the volume. |
| costa rica birding guide: The Birds of Panama George Richard Angehr, Robert Dean, 2010 The Birds of Panama will be an essential tool for the new generation of birders traveling in search of Panama's spectacular avifauna. |
| costa rica birding guide: Two Weeks in Costa Rica Matthew Houde, Jennifer Turnbull, 2012 A combination travelogue and guidebook that tells the humorous tale of the authors' vacation in Costa Rica while also giving valuable travel tips. |
| costa rica birding guide: Birds of Mexico and Central America , 2006 Birds of Mexico and Central America features: The only field guide to illustrate and describe every species of bird in Central America from Mexico to Panama, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica; more than 1,500 species illustrated on 98 color plates; information on key identification features, habitat, and songs and calls; distribution maps showing location and prevalence of each species; illustrations of all plumages for each species, including males, females, and juveniles; informative notes conveniently placed opposite the illustrations; and comprehensive, concise, and highly portable.--BOOK JACKET. |
| costa rica birding guide: Tales from Concrete Jungles David Lindo, 2015-06-18 A collection of articles celebrating David Lindo's short birding trips to many cities in Britain and around the world. Born and raised in London, David Lindo's passionate interest in the natural world, especially birds, began at an early age. His thriving curiosity opened a door for him into an unexplored world of urban birding. Years later he decided to champion the delights of birding in cities and reinvented himself as the Urban Birder. Using this illustrious alias David Lindo has brought urban birding back into the public consciousness, promoting its virtues at every opportunity and writing about it in the birding press. He urges people to look up when walking around in cities, or to stop and close your eyes in a busy street just to listen to the birds that may be singing. In his second book, David visits some of the world's most unnatural environments, revealing the astonishingly diverse range of wildlife that can be found when you take the time to look. Much more than a compendium of birding sites, each tale follows the Urban Birder in his enthralling pursuit of city birding. Accompanied by dedicated local conservationists and renowned birders, David gives a deeper insight into the true nature of each city. Featuring 70 locations to explore, Tales from Concrete Jungles is the perfect book to dip in to when on the move, or to hide away with on a rainy afternoon. Join David in his celebration of nature, pick up travel inspiration, and immerse yourself in his captivating quest for urban birding. |
| costa rica birding guide: Bruised Passports Savi Munjal, Vidit Taneja, 2022-02-20 As young kids, SAVI and VID, as they are popularly known to their followers, dreamt of travelling the world together. In 2013, they turned this dream into reality with the launch of their travel blog, BRUISED PASSPORTS. And now, countless flights, dreamy destinations and beautiful pictures later, the OG couple of travel has decided to reveal the secret of their carefree and footloose life. But this isn't just a book filled with dreamy stories of travel, people and culture; in these pages, Savi and Vid share their insights on how you, too, can live a life full of memories, adventure and the excitement of discovering a new place. With tips, plans and advice inspired by the hurdles and successes they have faced, Savi and Vid tell you how to be successful digital nomads in a post-pandemic world. From financial planning to, risk analysis, to taking that leap of faith, to how to create a brand of your own, BRUISED PASSPORTS promises to be a treasure trove for anyone who wants to take the plunge and set off on a journey to live life on their own terms. |
| costa rica birding guide: Monkeys Are Made of Chocolate Jack Ewing, 2011-11-19 Discover the mysterious and fascinating ways in which animals and plants-and people-interact with one another in the rainforests of Costa Rica. Author and naturalist Jack Ewing shares a wealth of observations and experiences, gathered from more than three decades of living in southwestern Costa Rica, home to some of the most prolific and diverse ecosystems on Earth. More than just a simple collection of essays, Monkeys are Made of Chocolate is a testament to the wonder of life in all its countless guises, as seen through the eyes of a man with a gift for subtle discernment and a natural flair for storytelling. |
| costa rica birding guide: Waiting for a Warbler Sneed B. Collard III, 2021-02-02 Short listed for the Green Earth book award In early April, as Owen and his sister search the hickories, oaks, and dogwoods for returning birds, a huge group of birds leaves the misty mountain slopes of the Yucatan peninsula for the 600-mile flight across the Gulf of Mexico to their summer nesting grounds. One of them is a Cerulean warbler. He will lose more than half his body weight even if the journey goes well. Aloft over the vast ocean, the birds encourage each other with squeaky chirps that say, “We are still alive. We can do this.” Owen’s family watches televised reports of a great storm over the Gulf of Mexico, fearing what it may mean for migrating songbirds. In alternating spreads, we wait and hope with Owen, then struggle through the storm with the warbler. This moving story with its hopeful ending appeals to us to preserve the things we love. The backmatter includes a North American bird migration map, birding information for kids, and guidance for how native plantings can transform yards into bird and wildlife habitat. |
| costa rica birding guide: Some of the Common Birds James Speed, 1903 |
| costa rica birding guide: The Life of the Hummingbird Alexander Frank Skutch, 1973 |
| costa rica birding guide: A Bird-finding Guide to Panama George Richard Angehr, Dodge Engleman, Lorna Engleman, 2008 A Bird-Finding Guide to Panama is an essential tool for anyone traveling in search of Panama's spectacular birds and natural attractions. With more than 970 species and a growing infrastructure of good roads, eco-lodges, and restaurants, Panama is a premier birding and nature tourism destination in the neotropics. The country's unique geography, small size, and varied habitats make it easy to see a vast diversity of birds within a short time. The isthmus is a crossroads for the hemisphere's birdlife Panama's varied avifauna includes such Central American specialties as the Resplendent Quetzal in its western highlands, while in the east, in San Blas and the Darien, species more characteristic of South America, such as the Blue-and-yellow Macaw, are found. Divided into three geographic sections (Canal Area, Eastern Panama, and Western Panama), this bird-finding guide provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on Panama's best birding sites. Features include detailed site descriptions, directions, road and trail maps, and bird lists, as well as listings of birder-friendly hotels and restaurants. In addition to a comprehensive species list for the country, the book also contains information on where to find more than 360 species of special interest. |
| costa rica birding guide: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Costa Rica Dennis R. Paulson, William A. Haber, 2021 Describes the 283 species of dragonflies and damselflies known to occur in Costa Rica. Illustrated with photographs, and drawings show close-up features of morphology important for identification. Descriptions include body and wing measurements, tips on how to identify and distinguish species, and notes on natural history, habitat, and range-- |
| costa rica birding guide: Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2019 Lonely Planet, 2018-10-01 This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations for 2019. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planets staff, authors and online community, we present a years worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable. As self-confessed travel geeks, our staff collectively rack up hundreds of thousands of miles each year, exploring almost every destination on the planet. And every year, we ask ourselves: where are the best places in the world to visit right now? Its a very hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet and generates more discussion than any other. Best in Travel is our definitive answer. Inside Best in Travel 2019, youll discover the: Top ten countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations Best new attractions for families Best new openings and experiences Best new places to stay Top travel trends About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the worlds number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, weve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. Youll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition. |
| costa rica birding guide: The Birds of Ecuador Robert S. Ridgely, Paul J. Greenfield, 2001 These widely anticipated volumes comprehensively treat the nearly 1600 species of birds that can be found in mainland Ecuador. Volume 2: Field Guide contains 96 full-colour plates and facing pages of descriptive text, a colour map of Ecuador, 2 line drawings of bird anatomy, 115 silhouette outlines and nearly 1600 distribution maps. All species are illustrated in full colour, including migrants and vagrants and visually distinctive subspecies. The text focuses on the field indentification aspects of each species, including their behaviour, vocalisations and nest appearance. |
| costa rica birding guide: Birds of Costa Rica Susan Fogden, 2017-02-28 A neat series of truly portable guides designed for the nature-loving traveler. |
| costa rica birding guide: Vultures of the World Keith L. Bildstein, 2022-03-15 In Vultures of the World, Keith L. Bildstein provides an engaging look at vultures and condors, seeking to help us understand these widely recognized but underappreciated birds. Bildstein's latest work is an inspirational and long overdue blend of all things vulture. Based on decades of personal experience, dozens of case studies, and numerous up-to-date examples of cutting-edge science, this book introduces readers to the essential nature of vultures and condors. Not only do these most proficient of all vertebrate scavengers clean up natural and man-made organic waste but they also recycle ecologically essential elements back into both wild and human landscapes, allowing our ecosystems to function successfully across generations of organisms. With distributions ranging over more than three-quarters of all land on five continents, the world's twenty-three species of scavenging birds of prey offer an outstanding example of biological diversity writ large. Included in the world's species fold are its most abundant large raptors—several of its longest lived birds and the most massive of all soaring birds. With a fossil record dating back more than fifty million years, vultures and condors possess numerous adaptions that characteristically serve them well but at times also make them particularly vulnerable to human actions. Vultures of the World is a truly global treatment of vultures, offering a roadmap of how best to protect these birds and their important ecology. |
| costa rica birding guide: A Field Guide to the Birds of Brazil Ber van Perlo, 2018-11-08 Brazil's bird diversity is one of the richest in the world. And yet there has never been a comprehensive field guide to this splendid and elusive avifauna. Until now. The carefully vetted text and images are the first to cover the full range of bird life in this vast and varied country. The more than 1800 up-to-date accounts treat the Yellow-nosed Albatross to the Sombre Hummingbird, the Ash-throated Gnat-eater to the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Nighthawks and Jacamars to Motmots, Puffbirds, and Peppershrikes. They are all here--every species and many subspecies found in each region of Brazil--with special attention given to the 218 Brazilian endemics. The book is laid out so that the illustrations sit across from the commentary and the distribution maps, so it is easy to use. Also, the author uses short-hand notation throughout, to make the book compact and easy to carry when in the field. For each bird, the scientific, English, and Portuguese name are given as well as detailed information on measurement; identifying features; habitat; voice, song, and call. Distribution maps show the range for each species, also indicating seasonality and occurrence, essential for finding and identifying specific birds. From the equatorial North to the tropics, the introductory paragraphs set the stage in describing Brazil's varied biogeography, climate, geomorphology, and natural vegetation. A list of protected areas of Brazil, information on relevant national and international organizations, a bibliography and further references, and an English-Portuguese dictionary of frequently used terms enhance the user-friendly qualities. Anyone wishing to fully explore the fabulously varied bird life of Brazil will find this light-weight, easy-to-use, attractive guide an invaluable field companion. |
| costa rica birding guide: The Birds of Costa Rica Richard Garrigues, 2007 |
| costa rica birding guide: A Birders Guide to Costa Rica Keith Taylor, 1993 |
| costa rica birding guide: Birds of Costa Rica Carrol L. Henderson, Steve Adams, 2010-02-15 A must-have guide to more than 300 birds that visitors are most likely to see in Costa Rica, includes 464 color photos, including many taken in the wild, and 308 range maps. Original. |
| costa rica birding guide: Bird Talk Barbara Ballentine, Jeremy Hyman, 2021-05-03 Bird Talk delves into new scientific developments to reveal the complexities of how birds make, learn, and use sound in a bewildering array of songs and calls. The beauty of birdsong is one of the joys of nature, and this book reveals how songs are learned and performed, why the quality of a male’s repertoire can affect his mating success, and how birds use song-matching and countersinging in territorial disputes. Bird Talk illustrates how birds communicate through visual signals too, from the dazzling feathers of a Peacock to the jumping displays that a Jackson’s Widowbird performs to show off his long tail. Plumage features such as the red bill shield of a Pukeko can indicate dominance, and aggressive wing-waving is used to ward off impostors. Bird Talk will help you understand how birds communicate in a range of situations, whether in harmony or in conflict, providing essential new insight into avian intelligence. |
| costa rica birding guide: A Bird-finding Guide to Costa Rica Barrett Lawson, 2009-01-01 Marked by its superb natural beauty, Costa Rica has the greatest percentage of preserved land of any nation worldwide; nearly a third of the country is protected in national parks, reserves, and refuges. The wildlife that abounds in these tropical areas includes a stunning diversity of more than 820 bird species. In A Bird-Finding Guide to Costa Rica, Barrett Lawson offers detailed information that makes it easy for both expert and novice birders to plan and enjoy an exciting trip to this birders' paradise. Lawson describes fifty-three of the best birding destinations in Costa Rica. Birders will appreciate the detailed descriptions of how to bird each area, as well as the site-specific lists: Target Birds and Species to Expect. The site descriptions are structured for ease of use and clarity; each provides a general introduction, exact driving directions, road maps, and lodging information. Other important elements include a general introduction to Costa Rica, an overview of tropical birds, sample itineraries, a comprehensive checklist to the birds of the country, and information about the best locations to find endemics and other sought-after species. The sites are grouped into six regions that reflect general patterns of avian distribution; this helps readers understand Costa Rica's complex bird diversity as well as plan a dynamic trip. This useful handbook includes numerous features: • details on fifty-three top birding locations from across the country; • Species to Expect lists inform readers of birds that can be found at featured sites; especially common birds are presented in bold; • Target Birds lists alert birders to rare and exciting species; • all bird lists include plate references to the two most respected field guides, A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica by F. Gary Stiles and Alexander F. Skutch and The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide by Richard Garrigues and Robert Dean (both also published by Cornell); • eight sample itineraries and 107 maps are accompanied by information-birding times, driving times, and road indications-that will help readers customize their own itineraries; • a complete checklist to the birds of the country with abundance ratings for eight representative sites. |
| costa rica birding guide: Costa Rica Wildlife (Bilingual) James Kavanagh, 2022-09-16 One of the richest ecosystems on Earth, Costa Rica is home to over 500,000 species of animals (mostly insects). The Jesus Christ lizard (a basilisk that can run on water) is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies. This convenient laminated guide is an ideal, portable source of practical information and ideal for field use by naturalists of all ages. Made in the USA. |
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This easy-going, 12-day birding tour of beautiful Costa Rica, with its rich variety of tropical habitats and incredible bird life, is perfect for those birding Central America for the first time, or even …
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As we are now getting older we wanted a guide/driver for a customised three-week tour so that the tour could be tailored to our particular birding and physical requirements. We spoke to a …
11 Days / 10 Nights $2995* - Cheepers! Birding on a Budget LLC
Pre-breakfast birding will offer an opportunity to become acquainted with some of osta Rica’s most common and widespread birds, including Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Tropical Kingbird, …
Costa Rica Birding
Costa Rican Birder/Naturalist Guide Rudy Zamora is considered to be one of the finest naturalist-birder guides in Costa Rica, winning the award for best guide in 1994 by ICT-CANATUR …
COSTA RICA (WITH CHILE AND PERU) CUSTOM BIRDING …
From Chile, we would fly up to Costa Rica together to spend 18 days exploring this biodiverse country, attempting to see and photograph as many birds and other wildlife as possible.
Costa Rica: Birding & Nature | Species List - Naturalist Journeys
As we learned on this tour, Costa Rica is a spectacular birding destination. Few places rival its ecological diversity. As our itinerary states, over a quarter of the country is protected lands, …
COSTA RICA: BIRDIN G THE EDGES PART I, THE DEEP SOUTH …
Photo by guide Tom Johnson. For our tour description, itinerary, past triplists, dates, fees, and more, please VISIT OUR TOUR PAGE . Our group enjoyed wonderful weather and great …
TOUR REPORT T - oriolebirding.com
Oriole Birding Costa Rica January 2023 7 started to see birds. We spent the first hour or so around the area, dropping down and heading back down the track to the large, covered …
Photo Guide to Birds of Costa Rica - api.pageplace.de
First, are birders new to birding—or new to birding in Costa Rica—who want a guide to the birds that one is most likely to see, as well as to a few of the rarer species that one would hope to …
ITINERARY COSTA RICA: BIRDING THE EDGES Part I: The Deep …
We’ll break up the long drive south with some birding in the montane forests and paramos of Cerro de la Muerte (where a host of Chiriqui highland endemics may be found, including a slim …
Costa Rica: Birding Across the Continental Divide Species List ...
Costa Rica: Birding Across the Continental Divide | Feb 15-24, 2025 | eBird Trip Report Following is a list of the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians we were fortunate to observe during …
Trip Report — Costa Rica: Birding the Edges Part II, the Far …
From the highland cloud forests around Bosque de Paz, to the steamy lowlands of Caño Negro, and of course Volcan Arenal, we saw a lot of this amazing country and a lot of the wonderful …
Costa Rica: Birding & Nature | Trip Report - Fat Birder
andscaped with the local avifauna in mind. Our first bird of the trip was the ubiquitous Rufous-collared Sparrow, soon followed by Inca Dove, Rufous-capped Warbler, Rufous-naped Wren, …
Costa Rica: Birding & Nature - Naturalist Journeys
Few places rival Costa Rica’s ecological diversity. Over a quarter of the country is protected lands, boasting 850 bird species and 200+ mammals. Costa Rica has remained at the top of …
Costa Rica: Birding the Edges Part I, the Deep South 2014
Parakeet in the flowering Erythrina trees, all recent additions to the Costa Rica list, the nicely wooded Golfito Road which produced White Hawk, White-necked Puffbird, and our most …
Costa Rica: Birding & Nature | Trip Report
Johan Fernandez was our designated local Costa Rican guide and his exceptional leader skills would be become increasingly apparent as we advanced deep into the tour. We explored ten …
Costa Rica: Birding the Edges Part I, the Deep South 2018
For our tour description, itinerary, past triplists, dates, fees, and more, please VISIT OUR TOUR PAGE. One of the most stunning and diverse family of birds we enjoy in Costa Rica are the …
GOLDEN GATE BIRD ALLIANCE SOUTHERN COSTA RICA …
Feb 26, 2025 · During the trip, we will make several birding stops in lush rainforests to identify elusive species such as Brown-throated Parakeet, Savanna Hawk, Scrub Greenlet, Veraguan …
ITINERARY COSTA RICA: BIRDING THE EDGES Part I: The …
We include here information for those interested in the 2024 Field Guides Costa Rica: Birding the Edges tours: ¾ a general introduction to the tour ¾ a description of the birding areas to be …
Costa Rica: Birding & Nature - naturalistjourneys.com
Few places rival Costa Rica’s ecological diversity. Over a quarter of the country is protected lands, boasting 850 bird species and 200+ mammals. Costa Rica has remained at the top of …
Costa Rica: The Heart of Central American Birding
This easy-going, 12-day birding tour of beautiful Costa Rica, with its rich variety of tropical habitats and incredible bird life, is perfect for those birding Central America for the first time, or even …
COSTA RICA 2025 COSTA RICA - cloudbirders.com
As we are now getting older we wanted a guide/driver for a customised three-week tour so that the tour could be tailored to our particular birding and physical requirements. We spoke to a …
11 Days / 10 Nights $2995* - Cheepers! Birding on a Budget …
Pre-breakfast birding will offer an opportunity to become acquainted with some of osta Rica’s most common and widespread birds, including Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Tropical Kingbird, Blue …
Costa Rica Birding
Costa Rican Birder/Naturalist Guide Rudy Zamora is considered to be one of the finest naturalist-birder guides in Costa Rica, winning the award for best guide in 1994 by ICT-CANATUR (Costa …
COSTA RICA (WITH CHILE AND PERU) CUSTOM BIRDING …
From Chile, we would fly up to Costa Rica together to spend 18 days exploring this biodiverse country, attempting to see and photograph as many birds and other wildlife as possible.
Costa Rica: Birding & Nature | Species List - Naturalist Journeys
As we learned on this tour, Costa Rica is a spectacular birding destination. Few places rival its ecological diversity. As our itinerary states, over a quarter of the country is protected lands, …
COSTA RICA: BIRDIN G THE EDGES PART I, THE DEEP …
Photo by guide Tom Johnson. For our tour description, itinerary, past triplists, dates, fees, and more, please VISIT OUR TOUR PAGE . Our group enjoyed wonderful weather and great …
TOUR REPORT T - oriolebirding.com
Oriole Birding Costa Rica January 2023 7 started to see birds. We spent the first hour or so around the area, dropping down and heading back down the track to the large, covered …
Photo Guide to Birds of Costa Rica - api.pageplace.de
First, are birders new to birding—or new to birding in Costa Rica—who want a guide to the birds that one is most likely to see, as well as to a few of the rarer species that one would hope to …
ITINERARY COSTA RICA: BIRDING THE EDGES Part I: The …
We’ll break up the long drive south with some birding in the montane forests and paramos of Cerro de la Muerte (where a host of Chiriqui highland endemics may be found, including a slim …
Costa Rica: Birding Across the Continental Divide Species List ...
Costa Rica: Birding Across the Continental Divide | Feb 15-24, 2025 | eBird Trip Report Following is a list of the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians we were fortunate to observe during …
Trip Report — Costa Rica: Birding the Edges Part II, the Far …
From the highland cloud forests around Bosque de Paz, to the steamy lowlands of Caño Negro, and of course Volcan Arenal, we saw a lot of this amazing country and a lot of the wonderful …
Costa Rica: Birding & Nature | Trip Report - Fat Birder
andscaped with the local avifauna in mind. Our first bird of the trip was the ubiquitous Rufous-collared Sparrow, soon followed by Inca Dove, Rufous-capped Warbler, Rufous-naped Wren, …
Costa Rica: Birding & Nature - Naturalist Journeys
Few places rival Costa Rica’s ecological diversity. Over a quarter of the country is protected lands, boasting 850 bird species and 200+ mammals. Costa Rica has remained at the top of …
Costa Rica: Birding the Edges Part I, the Deep South 2014
Parakeet in the flowering Erythrina trees, all recent additions to the Costa Rica list, the nicely wooded Golfito Road which produced White Hawk, White-necked Puffbird, and our most …
Costa Rica: Birding & Nature | Trip Report
Johan Fernandez was our designated local Costa Rican guide and his exceptional leader skills would be become increasingly apparent as we advanced deep into the tour. We explored ten …
Costa Rica: Birding the Edges Part I, the Deep South 2018
For our tour description, itinerary, past triplists, dates, fees, and more, please VISIT OUR TOUR PAGE. One of the most stunning and diverse family of birds we enjoy in Costa Rica are the …
