Description
Graced with bounteous natural beauty, Costa Rica has become a popular destination for travellers from all over the world. Birds play a prominent role in attracting visitors, too. The shimmering quetzals, gaudy macaws, and comical toucans that populate tourism posters only begin to hint at the bird life to be found throughout this small country. In terms of avian diversity, Costa Rica is the richest country on earth.
Each family of birds is introduced by a brief description, and every species is illustrated on a series of brilliant colour plates. Corresponding to each species' illustration is a written account on the facing page, including field marks description, and information about status, distribution and vocalisation. Most species accounts include a map showing the distribution within the country.
Following on a decade from the previous edition, this fully revised and updated third edition features 924 species in total, including 18 that are illustrated here for the first time. The 175 colour plates include 360 new images from artist Robert Dean. The text and maps have been fully updated to ensure that this book is the definitive field guide for anyone visiting Costa Rica.
Product details
| Published | 10 Dec 2026 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 440 |
| ISBN | 9781399412100 |
| Imprint | Helm |
| Illustrations | Packed with comparison plates plus maps |
| Dimensions | 193 x 132 mm |
| Series | Helm Field Guides |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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