A state-of-the-art illustrated field guide to the birds of Costa
Rica
Costa Rica is among the most popular birding destinations in the world,
with a breathtaking diversity of neotropical birdlife and stunningly
beautiful habitats ranging from shady mangrove swamps to mist-enshrouded
mountaintops and verdant rainforest. Birds of Costa Rica is the
essential illustrated pocket guide to this biologically rich country. It
covers all regularly occurring bird species found in the region and
features facing-page plates and text that make field identification
easy. Concise species accounts describe everything from size and
distribution to voice, habitat, and status. This compact guide also
features progressive taxonomy and a wealth of color range maps.
- Covers more than 800 species of birds found in Costa Rica
- Includes more than 200 superb color plates
- Features concise species accounts, facing-page plates and text, and
up-to-date range maps
- Its compact size and field-friendly layout make it the ideal travel
companion for any birder