
Birds of the Tropical Andes
by Michael J. Parr
Title:
Birds of the Tropical Andes
Author:
Michael J. Parr
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
264 pages, 200+ color illus.
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
ISBN-13:
9780691260686
EAN:
9780691260686
Publication Date:
08/07/2025
Classifications:
Encyclopaedias and reference works
Weight (g):
1794
Dimensions (mm):
306 x 256 x 23
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
A spectacular photographic guide to the birds and biodiversity of the tropical AndesSpanning much of the western part of South America, the Andes are home to some of the worlds most magnificent birds, from exquisite hummingbirds to fabulous flamingos. This beautifully illustrated large-format book celebrates the splendor and extraordinary diversity of Andean birds and the habitats they depend on. It draws on the latest findings from the field and sheds light on the lush alpine and forested terrains that make this avifauna so rich and plentiful. With illuminating essays that share invaluable perspectives from some of the regions leading bird conservationists, Birds of the Tropical Andes takes readers from the Pacific coast to the jungles of the Amazon, crossing peaks and high plains in search of spectacular birdlife.Lavishly illustrated with a wealth of photographsTours the vast array of habitats that comprise the Andean mountainsCovers every major ecosystem and its abundant birdlifeProfiles representative species, including the rarest and most sought afterDiscusses the regions unique geology and Indigenous cultureA must for birders, ecotravelers, and armchair naturalists










