BAC19505 Christopher Helm, (2003 second edition]. Octavo, paperback, 656 pp., colour plates. BRAND NEW.<P> A visit to Trinidad and Tobago has introduced countless birders to the astonishingly rich South American avifauna. Members of nearly all the families of South American birds can be found in these two beautiful West Indian islands, where the climate is pleasant and the habitats varied. This easy-to-use book is the second edition of a comprehensive yet compact field guide to more than 430 species. First published in 1973, the second edition has been revised substantially with additional illustrations. In his introduction, Richard fFrench offers a full treatment of the history of ornithology in Trinidad and Tobago, and sets the scene by describing the environment of the islands, including physiography, climate and vegetation. A selection of photographs depicts the variety of habitats found on the islands, and further chapters detail the distribution of species, their breeding and migration, as well as local conservation and protection measures. Individual species accounts make up the core of this practical identification guide, covering habitat and status, range and subspecies, field description and measurements, voice, food, nesting, and behaviour. They are illustrated by 29 colour plates, 9 colour portraits and 24 drawings - the work of two of the foremost artists in Neotropical ornithology. A comprehensive bibliography lists more than 300 titles. ISBN: 9780713667592 $99.00AUD
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