Birds of the West Indies
by Herbert A. Raffaele, Orlando Garrido, Allan Keith, Janis Raffaele, James Wiley
Princeton Field Guides, Helm Field Guides (West Indies)
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Fully illustrated, easy to use, and completely up-to-date, Birds of the West Indies is the only field guide that covers all of the bird species known to occur in the region--including migrants and infrequently occurring forms. Each species is represented by a full description that includes identification field marks, status and range, habitat, and voice. A map showing the bird's distribution accompanies many species accounts, and plumages of all species are depicted in ninety-three show more beautifully rendered color plates. Bird lovers, vacationing tourists, local residents, and "armchair travelers" will all want to own this definitive field guide to the birds of the West Indies. Includes all species recorded in the region Features ninety-three color plates with concise text on facing pages for quick reference and easy identification Species accounts cover identification, voice, status and habitat, and range Color distribution maps show lessTags
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Fully illustrated, easy to use, and completely up-to-date, Birds of the West Indies is the only field guide that covers all of the bird species known to occur in the region--including migrants and infrequently occurring forms. Each species is represented by a full description that includes identification field marks, status and range, habitat, and voice. A map showing the bird's distribution accompanies many species accounts, and plumages of all species are depicted in ninety-three beautifully rendered color plates.
Amazing book. Includes local names for birds, locality checklists, maps, colour plates, etc.
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James Wiley has a Ph. D. in Political Theory from the Johns Hopkins University and has taught political theory and political science at the University of Rhode Island, Western Michigan University, the University of Delaware, St. Norbert College, the University of North Florida. John Carroll University, and the College of Wooster. He is the author show more of Theory and Practice in the Philosophy of David Hume (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012). show less
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Birds of the West Indies
- Important places
- Caribbean Region; West Indies
- Dedication
- To the people of the Caribbean Islands and the conservation of the unique avifauna which is their heritage.
- First words
- The primary goal of this guide is to promote an interest in birds among the local people of the Caribbean islands.
Classifications
- Genres
- Science & Nature, Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Travel
- DDC/MDS
- 598.09729 — Natural sciences & mathematics Animals Birds Ornithology, birdwatching and field guides Geographical North America Mexico, Central Europe, and the Caribbean Caribbean
- LCC
- QL688 .A1 .B47 — Science Zoology Zoology Chordates. Vertebrates Birds
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Statistics
- Members
- 139
- Popularity
- 235,469
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.93)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
- 1
