A naturalist in Costa Rica

A Listmania! list by Christopher J. Sharpe "Chris Sharpe" (Caracas, Venezuela)
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Costa Rican Natural History
1.  Costa Rican Natural History by Janzen
The list author says:
  "The first book on Costa Rica I ever used, it was a ground-breaking compilation of expert knowledge at the time of publishing and is still one of my most used reference works."
£36.58   Used & New from: £16.26
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Costa Rica (Travellers' Wildlife Guides)
2.  Costa Rica (Travellers' Wildlife Guides) by Les D. Beletsky
The list author says:
  "A portable overview of Costa Rican wildlife that will be handy for those with a passing interest in wildlife. I rarely use it since I prefer the more detailed guides, but it’s popular with travellers."
Used & New from: £13.59
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica (Helm Field Guides)
3.  A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica (Helm Field Guides) by F.Gary Stiles
The list author says:
  "Stiles & Skutch is the original bird guide to Costa Rica and my copy is pretty well thumbed by now. Apart from identification tips, there is a wealth of detail on natural history. A must!"
£38.00   Used & New from: £20.79
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Birds of Costa Rica (Helm Field Guides)
4.  Birds of Costa Rica (Helm Field Guides) by Richard Garrigues
The list author says:
  "My copy of the new Garrigues field guide is in the mail. More up-to-date than the older guide and - more importantly - weighs about two thirds as much. This will certainly be with me on my next trip!"
£21.74   Used & New from: £14.65
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Mammals of Costa Rica: A Natural History and Field Guide
5.  The Mammals of Costa Rica: A Natural History and Field Guide by Oscar Arias
The list author says:
  "A great little guide to the country's mammals."
£20.66   Used & New from: £16.60
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America and Southeast Mexico
6.  A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America and Southeast Mexico by Fiona A. Reid
The list author says:
  "However, this is the mammal guide I carry. I bought it for work in Nicaragua and fell in love with it. Great illustrations, hugely informative text and it covers the whole of Central America."
£42.75   Used & New from: £7.74
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

A Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica
7.  A Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica by Twan Leenders
The list author says:
  "A wee gem! A portable one-volume guide to the reptiles and amphibians of a Neotropical country is unique. Not quite everything is in here, but there’s enough information to make this a must!"
Used & New from: £119.93
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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica: A Herpetofauna Between Two Continents, Between Two Seas
8.  The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica: A Herpetofauna Between Two Continents, Between Two Seas by Jay M Savage
The list author says:
  "If you love your herps and really want to go the whole hog, then this book cannot be bettered. Useful far beyond the frontiers of Costa Rica - and makes dangerously addictive armchair reading too!"
£36.50   Used & New from: £31.35
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica and the Caribbean Slope: A Comprehensive Guide
9.  Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica and the Caribbean Slope: A Comprehensive Guide by Ctaig Guyer
The list author says:
  "On the other hand, if a huge treatise is not what you want, this compact guide to the Caribbean slope herpetofauna is well worth the money. Especially useful for those on an extended stay at La Selva."
£19.95   Used & New from: £13.49

The Butterflies of Costa Rica and Their Natural History: Papilionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae v. 1 (Butterfiles of Costa Rica & Their Natural History)
10.  The Butterflies of Costa Rica and Their Natural History: Papilionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae v. 1 (Butterfiles of Costa Rica & Their Natural History) by P J Devries
The list author says:
  "The first of two volumes that cover just a part of Costa Rica's butterfly fauna and are masterworks of taxonomy, identification and natural history. If you can afford just one, this is it!"
Used & New from: £49.84
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The Butterflies of Costa Rica and Their Natural History, Volume II: Riodinidae: Riodinidae v. 2 (Butterflie of Costa Rica & Their Natural History)
11.  The Butterflies of Costa Rica and Their Natural History, Volume II: Riodinidae: Riodinidae v. 2 (Butterflie of Costa Rica & Their Natural History) by Philip J. DeVries
The list author says:
  "Volume 2 of the above and perhaps only for specialists. Not cheap but the cost is worth it if you visit Costa Rica regularly or will use it elsewhere."
Used & New from: £370.68

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Tropical Plants of Costa Rica: A Guide to Native and Exotic Flora
12.  Tropical Plants of Costa Rica: A Guide to Native and Exotic Flora by Willow Zuchowski
The list author says:
  "This recent book now accompanies me on all my trips. Highly pictorial and especially useful for identifying the plants you'll see in the garden of the hotel or at the roadside. Gardeners will love it."
£24.26   Used & New from: £15.71
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica
13.  A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica by Margaret Gargiullo
The list author says:
  "I don't yet have this field guide, but it looks like a new alternative to the above. It's on my Wish List!"
£26.13   Used & New from: £19.34

A Neotropical Companion: An Introduction to the Animals, Plants, and Ecosystems of the New World Tropics (Second Edition)
14.  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:
  "Not specifically Costa Rica, but this mini-encyclopedia helps prepare for a first trip to the Neotropics and will be much-consulted reference to all aspects of natural history during and after a trip."
£19.46   Used & New from: £13.76
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Field Guide to the Orchids of Costa Rica and Panama (Comstock Book)
15.  Field Guide to the Orchids of Costa Rica and Panama (Comstock Book) by Robert L. Dressler
The list author says:
  "The standard photographic guide to the country's orchids. Not for those with a casual interest."
Used & New from: £22.48

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A Naturalist in Costa Rica
16.  A Naturalist in Costa Rica by Alexander F. Skutch
The list author says:
  "A name synonymous with Costa Rican natural history, this book tells Skutch’s story. He made important contributions to ornithology, including readable books on various Neotropical bird families."
£21.50   Used & New from: £11.38

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Christopher J. Sharpe "Chris Sharpe" (Caracas, Venezuela)
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Qualifications: An ecologist, I've led annual tours to Costa Rica since 1999
Last updated: 20/02/2008
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