
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Costa Rica is perfect for resident & visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of the country`s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits & habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habitat types, bird species & taxonomy, bird migration & the key sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all- important checklist of all of the birds of Costa Rica encompassing, for each species, its common & scientific name, & IUCN status.