Birds of the West Indies

by Raffaele, Herbert

• ISBN13: 9780691113197
• ISBN10: 069111319X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-02
• Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr

Summary

Fully illustrated, easy to use, and completely up-to-date,Birds of the West Indiesis the only field guide that covers all of the bird species known to occur in the region--including migrants and infrequently occurring forms. Each species is represented by a full description that includes identification field marks, status and range, habitat, and voice. A map showing the bird's distribution accompanies many species accounts, and plumages of all species are depicted in ninety-three beautifully rendered color plates. Bird lovers, vacationing tourists, local residents, and "armchair travelers" will all want to own this definitive field guide to the birds of the West Indies. Includes all species recorded in the region Features ninety-three color plates with concise text on facing pages for quick reference and easy identification Species accounts cover identification, voice, status and habitat, and range Color distribution maps

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Species Accounts and Colour Plates	p. 16
Selected References	p. 204
Index of English and Scientific Names	p. 206
Seabirds	p. 16
Herons and Other Long-Legged Waders	p. 34
Marshbirds and Waterfowl	p. 58
Hawks, Owls, and Nightjars	p. 76, 100
Gamebirds and Pigeons; Parrots and Cuckoos; Swifts, Hummingbirds, Trogons, Todies, Kingfishers, and Woodpeckers	p. 84, 106
Flycatchers	p. 118
Crows, Swallows, Gnatcatchers, Thrushes, Thrashers, and Mockingbirds	p. 126
Vireos and Warblers	p. 144
Euphonias, Honeycreepers, Tanagers, Orioles, and Blackbirds	p. 174
Finch-Like Birds	p. 188
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