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Comprehensive Covers 2,300 species including breeding species, regualr visitors and vagrants Almost 6,400 images on 306 colour plates, illustrating every distinct plumage of each species Plates face maps and concise text for rapid reference Key identification features highlighted on plates Colour distribution maps for all species

Table of Contents

List of Plates Preface Acknowledgements Introduction - Objectives of this book - Taxonomy - Nomenclature - Geographical area covered - Moult and ageing How to use this guide - Concept of the book - The species accounts - References and citations - The plates -The maps - Abbreviated information - Errors and corrections - Bird topography Plates and Maps Index Quick index to the principal groups of birds

About the Author

Robin Restall is author of Munias and Mannikins (Pica Press) and is a Research Associate at the Phelps Museum in Caracas; Clemencia Rodner and Miguel Lentino work at the same museum.

Reviews

A monumental work, this is among the best designed field guides I have come across. What they have achieved has already surpassed by a significant margin all other field guides in the region. This guide is in a different class and is an absolute must for anyone birding South America north of the Amazon.
*Birdwatch*

The most important book to be published about South American birds for years.
*Birdtours.co.uk*