The Birds of Costa Rica

by Garrigues, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780801473739
• ISBN10: 080147373X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-01
• Publisher: Comstock Pub Assoc

Summary

This is the one field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. It features descriptions and illustrations of more than 820 resident and neotropical migrant species found in Costa Rica, all in a compact, portable, user-friendly design. The detailed full-color illustrations show identifying features-including plumage differences among males, females, and juveniles-and views of birds in flight wherever pertinent. Additional features of this all-new guide include: 165 original color plates depicting more than 820 species. Concise text that describes key field marks for positive identification, as well as habitat, behavior, and vocalizations. Range maps and texts arranged on opposing pages from illustrations for quick, easy reference. The most up-to-date bird list for Costa Rica. A visual guide to the anatomical features of birds with accompanying explanatory text. Quick reference to vultures and raptors in flight. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. VII
Anatomical Features	p. XIV
Acknowledgements	p. XXIII
About the Author and Illustrator	p. XXV
Species Accounts and Illustrations
Tinamous	p. 2
Ducks	p. 4
Grebes	p. 8
Curassows, Chachalacas, & Guans	p. 10
Quails	p. 12
Boobies	p. 14
Pelicans	p. 16
Cormorants	p. 16
Anhingas	p. 16
Frigatebirds	p. 18
Storks	p. 18
Hetons	p. 20
Spoonbills & Ibises	p. 26
Sunbittern	p. 28
New World Vultures	p. 30
Hawks & Eagles	p. 32
Falcons	p. 48
Crakes & Rails	p. 54
Jacanas	p. 60
Sungrebes	p. 62
Limpkin	p. 62
Thick-knees	p. 62
Plovers	p. 64
Oystercatchers	p. 66
Stilts	p. 68
Sandpipers	p. 68
Gulls & Terns	p. 80
Skimmers	p. 84
Pigeons & Doves	p. 84
Parrots	p. 94
Cuckoos	p. 100
Barn Owls	p. 104
Owls	p. 104
Nightjars	p. 110
Potoos	p. 114
Oilbird	p. 114
Swifts	p. 116
Hummingbirds	p. 120
Trogons	p. 140
Motmots	p. 146
Kingfishers	p. 148
Puffbirds	p. 150
Jacamars	p. 152
Barbets & Toucans	p. 152
Woodpeckers	p. 156
Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers	p. 162
Typical Antbirds	p. 174
Ground Antbirds	p. 184
Tapaculos	p. 186
Tyrant Flycatchers	p. 188
Becards, etc.	p. 214
Cotingas	p. 218
Manakins	p. 220
Sharpbill	p. 224
Vireos	p. 224
Jays	p. 230
Swallows	p. 232
Gnatwrens & Gnatcatchers	p. 236
Wrens	p. 238
Thrushes	p. 246
Dippers	p. 250
Mockingbirds	p. 252
Silky-Flycatchers	p. 252
Waxwings	p. 254
Wood-Warblers	p. 254
Bananaquit	p. 276
Tanagers	p. 276
Seedeaters, Finches, & Sparrows	p. 294
Old World Sparrows	p. 306
Saltators, Grosbeaks, & Buntings	p. 306
Blackbirds & Orioles	p. 312
Munias	p. 322
Euphonias & Goldfinches	p. 324
Additional Species	p. 328
Glossary	p. 331
Taxonomic Notes	p. 335
Costa Rica Bird List	p. 341
Index of Scientific Names	p. 365
Index of English Common Names	p. 375
Adult Vultures and Raptors in Flight	p. 386
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