A Field Guide to the Birds of South America

A Field Guide to the Birds of South America
ISBN-10
0007150849
ISBN-13
9780007150847
Category
Birds
Pages
384
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Collins Publishers
Authors
Francisco Erize, Maurice Rumboll, Jorge Rodríguez Mata

Description

This guide illustrates and describes almost every non-passerine species of bird in South America. Featuring 1273 species, it gives information on key identification features, habitat, and songs and calls. All plumages for each species are also illustrated.

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