The ultimate photographic guide to the birds of western Ecuador
Western Ecuador is famed for its astonishingly diverse birdlife, from colorful hummingbirds and outrageous toucans to more difficult groups like raptors, flycatchers, and ovenbirds. Here is the ultimate photographic guide to the spectacular birds of this region. Featuring nearly 1,500 stunning color photos of 946 species, this richly detailed and taxonomically sophisticated field guide will help you with even the toughest identification challenges. Species accounts, photos, and color distribution maps appear side by side, making it easier than ever to find what you are looking for, whether you are in the field or preparing for your trip.
Features nearly 1,500 photos of 946 species
Includes facing-page species accounts, photos, and maps
Provides photos of multiple plumages for many species
Helps you to differentiate between similar species
Author(s): Nick Athanas, Paul J. Greenfield, Iain Campbell, Pablo Cervantes Daza, Andrew Spencer, Sam Woods
Publisher: Princeton University
Year: 2016
Language: English
Pages: 448
Cover
Title
Copyright
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Region Covered
Range Maps
Format of the Species Accounts
Taxonomy
Conservation
Habitats
Elevational Zones
Bird Topography
SPECIES ACCOUNTS
Tinamous
Guans, Chachalacas, Curassows, and Screamer
New-World Quails, Whistling-Ducks
Ducks
Grebes
Storks
Albatrosses
Petrels and Shearwaters
Storm-petrels
Tropicbirds
Flamingos
Ibises and Spoonbills
Herons, Bitterns, and Egrets
Frigatebirds
Pelicans
Boobies
Anhinga
Cormorants
Vultures
Osprey
Kites, Hawks, and Eagles
Falcons and Caracaras
Rails, Gallinules, and Coots
Limpkin
Stilts
Oystercatchers
Sunbittern
Thick-knees
Jacanas
Lapwings and Plovers
Seedsnipes
Snipes, Sandpipers, and Related Shorebirds
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Pigeons and Doves
Parakeets, Parrots, and Macaws
Cuckoos and Anis
Owls
Nighthawks and Nightjars
Potoos
Oilbird
Swifts
Hummingbirds
Quetzals and Trogons
Kingfishers
Motmots
Jacamars
Puffbirds
New World Barbets
Toucan Barbet
Aracaris and Toucans
Woodpeckers
Ovenbirds (Furnariids) and Woodcreepers
Antbirds
Antthrushes
Antpittas
Tapaculos
Crescentchest
Tyrant Flycatchers
Tityras and Becards
Sapayoa
Cotingas and Fruiteaters
Pihas
Mourners
Manakins
Schiffornis
Peppershrikes and Vireos
Greenlets, Gnatcatchers, and Gnatwrens
Mockingbirds
Jays
Dippers
Martins and Swallows
Wrens
Solitaires and Thrushes
Euphonias and Chlorophonias
Siskins
Goldfinches and Pipits
New World Warblers
Oropendolas, Orioles, and Blackbirds
Bush-tanagers (Chlorospinguses)
Piranga Tanagers
Tanagers
Bananaquit
Dacnises
Honeycreepers
Hemispinguses
Tit-like Dacnis
Conebills
Flowerpiercers
Sparrows
Chestnut Munia
Brush-finches
Tanager Finch
Plushcap
Sierra-finches
Slaty Finch
Sicalis Finches
Crimson-breasted Finch
Grassquits
Warbling-finches
Seed-finches and Seedeaters
Grosbeaks
Saltators
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
APPENDIX I: SPECIES NOT INCLUDED
APPENDIX II: PHOTOGRAPHER CREDITS
GLOSSARY
SPECIES INDEX (ENGLISH AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES)
