Author

Contributions

  • Gardner, Dana - Contributor

Publication

2003 - University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas

Language

English

Word Count

79,250 words, Guess

Page Count

317 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003010956
  • Goodreads1448468
  • LibraryThing1342811

Classifications

  • LCCQL687.B45 J66 2003

Description

"Birds of Belize provides the first complete guide to the identification of all currently known species - 574 in all. The birds are grouped by families, with an introduction to each family that highlights its uniquely identifying characteristics and behaviors. The species accounts include all the details necessary for field identification; scientific and common names, size, plumage features, thorough voice descriptions, habitat, distribution, and status in Belize. Full-color, expertly drawn illustrations by noted bird artist. Dana Gardner present male and female juvenile and adult, and basic and alternate plumages to aid visual identification throughout the year, while 234 range maps show the birds' distribution and seasonality in Belize. A comprehensive bibliography completes the volume."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Topics

BirdsIdentificationPictorial worksBirds, pictorial worksBirds -- Belize -- IdentificationBirds -- Belize -- Pictorial works

Places

Genres

  • Pictorial works
  • Identification

Series Statement

  • The Corrie Herring Hooks series -- no. 57

Other Editions

  • Birds of BelizeUniversity of Texas Press2003-01-01

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