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The Birds of Chile
 This is the essential new field guide to
the birds of Chile. Representing a great diversity
of habitats, from the Andes in the north down to the
tundra and sub-Antarctic rainforest of Tierra del
Fuego in the far south, Chile is the breeding ground
or temporary abode of 473 known species including
9 found nowhere else in the world. Birds of Chile
covers them all, embracing not only the mainland but
points offshore such as Easter Island as well as the
Antarctic Peninsula and adjacent islands, plus the
Falklands and South Georgia. In addition to being
a friendly and fruitful birding destination in its
own right, Chile is the starting point for many Antarctic
cruises.
Succinct, identification-focused text
and distribution maps share a page opposite each of
the 97 color plates to allow quick and easy reference.
Between the boldfaced English name and the scientific
name comes the Spanish name as used in Chile; this
is important, for birders will find their quest far
more enjoyable and effectual if they can explain to
Chileans exactly what they are looking at, think they
are looking at, or hope to be looking at.
Since Chile's list of resident species is yet far
from conclusive, vagrants and rarities are also included.
Indeed, some birds once thought to be accidentals
in Chile have since proved to be regulars, including
the Westland Petrel, Least Sandpiper, Cliff Swallow,
and Golden-billed Saltator. Compact, comprehensive,
and easy to use, Birds of Chile is the essential field
guide to the birds of this spectacular and tourist-friendly
country.
- The essential new field guide to the birds of
Chile
- 97 color plates with succinct text and maps on
facing pages for quick reference and easy identification
- All 473 known species breeding in or visiting
Chile, from the Andes in the north down to the tundra
and sub-Antarctic rainforest of Tierra del Fuego
in the south
- Also covers points offshore such as Easter Island
as well as the Antarctic Peninsula and adjacent
islands, plus the Falklands and South Georgia
Compact, portable, and user-friendly
Where to purchase it?
North America
Europe
Inquire
about autographed copies.
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