The ultimate field guide to the birds of Argentina, an indispensable companion for any traveller to the region. This spectacular new field guide is the ultimate reference to the birds of Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic, essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. It covers Argentina and all Fuegian and Hornean islands south to the Diego Ramirez Islands and east to the Falklands. More than 2,300 images illustrate 1,075 species, including all residents, migrants and most vagrants. This authoritative book includes 199 stunning colour plates, depicting every species and many distinct plumages and subspecies, including 28 endemics and 17 near-endemics. Concise text describes key identification features, status, range, habitats and voice, with up-to-date colour distribution maps for each species.

The ultimate field guide to the birds of Argentina, an indispensable companion for any traveller to the region.

About the Author
Mark Pearman is an ornithologist and bird tour leader based in Buenos Aires. Over the last two decades he has become one of the leading authorities on Argentine birds, and has travelled extensively throughout the country. Juan Ignacio (Nacho) Areta is a CONICET researcher based in NW Argentina and member of the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society.


Book Information
ISBN 9781472984326
Author Mark Pearman
Format Hardback
Page Count 480
Imprint Helm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 952g