Birds of Mexico and Central America [Paperback]

Birds of Mexico and Central Americais the only field guide to illustrate and describe every species of bird in Central America from Mexico to Panama, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Written and illustrated by Ber van Perlo, this handsome work covers more than 1,500 species.

Information on key identification features, habitats, songs, and calls is included as are distribution maps showing each species' location and prevalence. Enhanced with ninety-eight color plates, the book provides illustrations of all plumages for the adult males and females as well as the juveniles of each species. Illustrations appear opposite their relevant text for quick and easy reference.

Comprehensive and highly portable, this guide is a must for any birdwatcher visiting the region.

• More than 1,500 species described and illustrated


• Information on key identification features, habitat, and songs and calls


• Distribution maps showing each species' location and prevalence


• Illustrations of all plumages for each species


• 98 color plates, which appear opposite their relevant text for quick and easy reference


• Comprehensive and highly portable


• A must for all birdwatchers visiting the region

Ber van Perlois the author and illustrator of three highly successful Princeton Illustrated Checklists:Birds of Eastern Africa, Birds of Southern Africa, andBirds of Western and Central Africa. The little book has an amazing breadth of information, and a quick thumbing through leads you to just about any family of birds you may want to find. ---Gary Clark,Houston Chronicle Praise for previous Princeton Illustrated Checklists: The books are compact, convenient guides for birders and scientists interested in identifying birds while visiting the regions. Their small, lightweight sizes make for easy paclC$