A Venezuela natural history reader

A Listmania! list by Christopher J. Sharpe "Chris Sharpe" (Caracas, Venezuela)
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Birds of Venezuela (Princeton Paperbacks)
1.  Birds of Venezuela (Princeton Paperbacks) by Steven L. Hilty
The list author says:
  "(Birds first of course) The birders bible. Furthermore, one of the best guides to any New World avifauna and handy in Guyana, Brazil, Trinidad and Colombia too."
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Birding in Venezuela
2.  Birding in Venezuela by Mary Lou Goodwin
The list author says:
  "And where to find them once you get here..."
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Birds of Tropical America: A Watcher's Introduction to Behavior, Breeding, and Diversity (Mildred Wyatt-Wold Series in Ornithology)
3.  Birds of Tropical America: A Watcher's Introduction to Behavior, Breeding, and Diversity (Mildred Wyatt-Wold Series in Ornithology) by Steven L. Hilty
The list author says:
  "But if you are still curious... A superbly recounted biology of the birds of the American tropics by an acknowledged authority, the author of the Venezuela and Colombia field guides. Excellent!"
£16.14   Used & New from: £7.99
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Mammals of the Neotropics: The Northern Neotropics - Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana v. 1 (Mammals of Neotropics)
4.  Mammals of the Neotropics: The Northern Neotropics - Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana v. 1 (Mammals of Neotropics) by Eisenberg
The list author says:
  "Never very comprehensive and is getting out of date, but still the only guide in English. If your read Spanish, try to get the excellent Audubon Society Guide (Linares)."
£39.43   Used & New from: £30.00

Neotropical Rain Forest Mammals: Field Guide
5.  Neotropical Rain Forest Mammals: Field Guide by Louise Emmons
The list author says:
  "A useful guide for Venezuela and handy throughout the Neotropics."
£23.76   Used & New from: £16.50
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The Butterflies of Venezuela: Nymphalidae I (Limenitidinae, Apaturinae, Charaxinae) Pt. 1: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification of Adult Nymphalidae, Papilionidae and Pieridae
6.  The Butterflies of Venezuela: Nymphalidae I (Limenitidinae, Apaturinae, Charaxinae) Pt. 1: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification of Adult Nymphalidae, Papilionidae and Pieridae by Andrew F.E. Neild
The list author says:
  "Wonderful! A tremendous job. This is the first of several volumes and the only way to identify Venezuelan butterflies at present. Not cheap though!"
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Butterflies of South America
7.  Butterflies of South America by Bernard D'Abrera
The list author says:
  "Excellent! And small enough to fit in a shirt pocket. Sadly out of print at the moment."
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Dragonfly Genera of the New World: An Illustrated and Annotated Key to the Anisoptera
8.  Dragonfly Genera of the New World: An Illustrated and Annotated Key to the Anisoptera by Rosser W. Garrison
The list author says:
  "Not yet published in the UK, but available in the US.  I haven't seen this yet, but it looks set to fill a conspicuous hole in the reference literature on Neotropical nature."
£59.50   Used & New from: £56.31

Latin American Insects and Entomology
9.  Latin American Insects and Entomology by Charles L. Hogue
The list author says:
  "A charming book that few people seem to have heard about. It's the only introduction to the insects of the Neotropics. Pricey, but you won't regret it."
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Flora of the Venezuelan Guayana: Introduction v.1: Introduction Vol 1
10.  Flora of the Venezuelan Guayana: Introduction v.1: Introduction Vol 1 by Julian A. Steyermark
The list author says:
  "A superb reference, even for the non-botanist. I use it mostly for the introductory information on geography, landforms and exploration."
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A Field Guide to the Families and Genera of Woody Plants of Northwest South America (Columbia, Ecuador, Peru)
11.  A Field Guide to the Families and Genera of Woody Plants of Northwest South America (Columbia, Ecuador, Peru) by Alwyn H Gentry
The list author says:
  "Indispensable if you are to get anywhere with tree identification."
£39.43   Used & New from: £33.00

Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas (Princeton Paperbacks)
12.  Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas (Princeton Paperbacks) by Andrew Henderson
The list author says:
  "A comprehensive guide to the palms. Well worth the price, especially if you travel regularly to the New World tropics."
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A Neotropical Companion: An Introduction to the Animals, Plants, and Ecosystems of the New World Tropics (Second Edition)
13.  A Neotropical Companion: An Introduction to the Animals, Plants, and Ecosystems of the New World Tropics (Second Edition) by Mark Plotkin
The list author says:
  "An excellent overview of Neotropical nature."
£19.46   Used & New from: £13.76
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Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent (Penguin Classics)
14.  Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent (Penguin Classics) by Alexander Humboldt
The list author says:
  "Fascinating! Even with maps, GPS, satellite phones, GoreTex, DEET and helicopters, it is hard to follow in Humboldt's footsteps."
£12.74   Used & New from: £3.15

High jungle
15.  High jungle by William Beebe
The list author says:
  "Beebe's story of the Rancho Grande Biological Station (Henri Pittier NP) in the early C20th will be fascinating to visitors."
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Venezuela (Bradt Travel Guide Venezuela)
16.  Venezuela (Bradt Travel Guide Venezuela) by Hilary Dunsterville Branch
The list author says:
  "The best general travel guide, by Hilary Branch."
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Venezuela (Traveler's Companion)
17.  Venezuela (Traveler's Companion) by D. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "Another great travel guide but getting a little out-of-date now."
£14.24   Used & New from: £0.01

Venezuela (Travel Reference Map)
18.  Venezuela (Travel Reference Map) by Treaty Oak
The list author says:
  "Don't leave home without it! Though keep an eye out for the new maps by Emilio Perez."
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Christopher J. Sharpe "Chris Sharpe" (Caracas, Venezuela)
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Qualifications: Biologist, naturalist & guide
Last updated: 12/10/2006
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