Description

The definitive photographic guide to the fantastic avifauna of Trinidad and Tobago

The tropical islands of Trinidad and Tobago enjoy a rich diversity of bird species, including visitors from the nearby mainland and others travelling the migratory flyway from North America. With beautiful colour illustrations and concise descriptions, this new and comprehensive field guide covers every species known to occur on the islands.

- 115 colour plates illustrating all the relevant plumages of over 480 species
- Concise descriptions of every species, highlighting plumage variation and distinctions from similar species
- Up-to-date information on where to watch birds in Trinidad & Tobago
- Includes an overview of the geography, climate and habitats of the islands

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
GEOGRAPHY
CLIMATE
HABITATS
TAXONOMY AND NOMENCLATURE
BIRD IDENTIFICATION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
DOCUMENTING AND REPORTING BIRD SIGHTINGS
ETHICS
SECURITY
WHERE TO WATCH BIRDS IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
PLATES AND SPECIES ACCOUNTS
OFFICIAL CHECKLIST OF THE BIRDS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO BIRDS STATUS AND DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE
INDEX

Product details

Published 07 Mar 2019
Format Paperback
Edition 3rd
Extent 272
ISBN 9781472941527
Imprint Helm
Illustrations 115 colour plates
Dimensions 216 x 140 mm
Series Helm Field Guides
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Martyn Kenefick

Martyn Kenefick lives in Trinidad, where he is an…

Author

Robin Restall

Robin Restall (1937–2023) was an author and illust…

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