Description: A Pocket Guide to Birds of Galpagos by Tui De Roy A compact, richly illustrated photographic field guide to all of the birds of Galpagos, from renowned photographer and writer Tui De RoyA lifelong resident of Galpagos, Tui De Roy has been observing, studying, and photographing the islands astonishing birdlife for sixty years. In A Pocket Guide to Birds of Galpagos, she distills everything she has learned to create a one-of-a-kind field guide that every birder visiting the archipelago will want to carry with them wherever they go.A compact yet comprehensive combination of field guide and natural history, the book features more than 600 of De Roys superb photographs and is packed with detailed, easy-to-access information in bullet-point format. Every resident bird species is fully described and abundantly illustrated, showing different aspects of their life cycle, habitat, and behavior. And the islands most iconic bird group-Darwins Finches-is given special attention. With precise descriptions including plumage and beak variations, the book corrects many common identification errors about this group.Unique in design and content, A Pocket Guide to Birds of Galpagos is a must-have for all wildlife enthusiasts traveling to this fabled archipelago-and anyone who wants to better understand its spectacular birds.A compact yet comprehensive photographic identification guideCovers all resident species and frequent migrantsFeatures more than 600 of Tui De Roys superb color photographsIncludes distribution maps and easy-to-find information for identifying and understanding each species, including life cycles, habits, range, and conservation status FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Tui De Roy is a world-renowned wildlife photographer, writer, and conservationist. A resident of Galpagos since the age of two, she is intimately familiar with its ecosystems and wildlife. She is the author of twenty nature books, including A Lifetime in Galpagos, Galpagos: Islands Born of Fire, and Penguins: The Ultimate Guide (all Princeton). Review "Detailed and covers so much. . . . All in all, a very nice book."---Geoff Carpentier, North Durham Nature Newsletter"An excellent guide for the bird-interested ecotourist."---James Lowen, Neotropical Birding Long Description A compact, richly illustrated photographic field guide to all of the birds of Gal Details ISBN0691233632 Author Tui De Roy Pages 136 Publisher Princeton University Press Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0691233632 ISBN-13 9780691233635 Format Paperback Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2022-11-29 US Release Date 2022-11-29 Illustrations 616 color photos. 33 maps. Publication Date 2022-11-29 UK Release Date 2022-11-29 DEWEY 598.098665 AU Release Date 2023-03-06 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141231987;
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