Birds Of New Guinea (princeton Field Guides)
by Thane K. Pratt /
2008 / English / PDF, EPUB
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This is the completely revised edition of the essential field
guide to the birds of New Guinea. The world's largest tropical
island, New Guinea boasts a spectacular avifauna characterized by
cassowaries, megapodes, pigeons, parrots, cuckoos, kingfishers,
and owlet-nightjars, as well as an exceptionally diverse
assemblage of songbirds such as the iconic birds of paradise and
bowerbirds.
This is the completely revised edition of the essential field
guide to the birds of New Guinea. The world's largest tropical
island, New Guinea boasts a spectacular avifauna characterized by
cassowaries, megapodes, pigeons, parrots, cuckoos, kingfishers,
and owlet-nightjars, as well as an exceptionally diverse
assemblage of songbirds such as the iconic birds of paradise and
bowerbirds.Birds of New Guinea
Birds of New Guinea is the only guide to cover
all 780 bird species reported in the area, including 366
endemics. Expanding its coverage with 111 vibrant color
plates--twice as many as the first edition--and the addition of
635 range maps, the book also contains updated species accounts
with new information about identification, voice, habits, and
range. A must-have for everyone from ecotourists to field
researchers,
is the only guide to cover
all 780 bird species reported in the area, including 366
endemics. Expanding its coverage with 111 vibrant color
plates--twice as many as the first edition--and the addition of
635 range maps, the book also contains updated species accounts
with new information about identification, voice, habits, and
range. A must-have for everyone from ecotourists to field
researchers,Birds of New Guinea
Birds of New Guinea remains an indispensable
guide to the diverse birds of this remarkable region.
remains an indispensable
guide to the diverse birds of this remarkable region.780 bird species, including 366 found nowhere else
780 bird species, including 366 found nowhere else111 stunning color plates, twice the number of the first
edition
111 stunning color plates, twice the number of the first
editionExpanded and updated species accounts provide details on
identification, voice, habits, and range
Expanded and updated species accounts provide details on
identification, voice, habits, and range635 range maps
635 range mapsRevised classification of birds reflects the latest research
Revised classification of birds reflects the latest research
