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Birds of Mexico and Central America (Collins Field Guide) (Hardcover)

by Ber van Perlo (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Collins (5 Jun 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007134908
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007134908
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 125,096 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Praise for Collins Illustrated Checklists by Ber van Perlo: 'Very easy to flick through and get a quick impression of what may be unfamiliar families'. Birdwatch magazine 'I found the illustrations and text to be skillfully produced and accurate!the ideal guide to take on your travels'. British Ornithologists Union


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This is the essential guide to identifying every species of bird you may see in this area, for tourists and wildlife enthusiasts. "Birds of Mexico and Central America" is the only field guide to illustrate and describe every species of bird you may see in Central America from Mexico to Panama, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The features include: features over 1,500 species; text gives information on key identification features, habitat, and songs and calls; and all plumages for each species are illustrated, including those of males, females and juveniles. The 98 colour plates appear opposite their relevant text for quick and easy reference. Distribution maps are included, showing where each species can be found and how common it is, to further aid identification. This comprehensive and highly portable guide is a must for all birdwatchers visiting the region.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Compact, Basic Overview, 29 Oct 2006
By Laszlo Wagner (Hungary) - See all my reviews
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The good news about this book is that it provides the most extensive coverage of the region, with the birds of all of Mexico and Central America being illustrated in a single volume for the first time. It is also very small, compact and light-weight.

Unfortunately - and predictably - the price to be paid for this is the quality. Illustrations are tiny, often just 2-3 cms in size, and usually dozens of them are crammed on one page. What's more, there are no "arrows" pointing out distinguishing marks between the similar species, making a bewildering page featuring 30+ tiny, green hummingbirds look like one of those "Can you spot the difference?" puzzles.
Text on the pages opposite the illustrations is extremely limited (usually 2-3 lines for each species), simply noting size, basic distribution and habitat info, plus maybe voice and a few key distinguishing features - though the latter are all too often replaced by the word "unmistakeable". With so many species on one page, often even this limited info has to spill over to the previous or following page!
Maps are tucked away in the back of the book, and are also very basic and small. They only show distribution very roughly, and often with the paint completely obscuring topographical features like country boundaries.

All things told, if you just want a cheap, basic and compact introduction to what this exotic region has to offer, this book may be good value. However for actual use as a field guide it is hardly the best, and it may well be worth investing into more guides that each cover a more limited region better.
"A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America" by Steve N.G. Howell seems to remain the best alternative with the widest coverage of this region.
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