Birds of Peru
Nearly one fifth of the world's birds have been recorded in Peru. This field guides enables users to identify all species found there, and is also useful throughout much of western South America. With over 1800 species, Peru has the second richest...
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A Photographic Guide to Birds of Peru - Clive Byers - Natural History: Animal & Wildlife
A country of huge scenic diversity, Peru is a birdwatcher's paradise and a popular tourist destination. In constant competition with its neighbours Colombia and Ecuador as to which country can claim the highest number of bird species, Peru is home to about 1,800 different types. These range from the mighty Andean Condor to a dazzling variety of jewel-like hummingbirds. Many dramatic birds can be seen in the capital city of Lima itself, with bright and fiery Vermilion Flycatchers in the parks and gardens, noisy Canary-winged Parakeets in the streets and exotic Inca Terns and Peruvian Pelicans along the shoreline. Deep in the forests of the Amazon basin lurk birds of great variety and beauty: antpittas, trogons, manakins, motmots and cocks-of-the-rock - intriguing names that represent some of the most exciting birds anywhere. This concise and easy-to-use guide features 252 of Peru's most interesting and spectacular birds, with each illustrated in full colour and with key information on identification, habitat and distribution.
Berlitz Handbooks: Peru
A guide to Peru. It includes practical advice on making the most of the opportunities unique to Peru - from navigating Lake Titicaca to hiking the Inca Trail. It tells about the things you need to know about the sights and attractions in each of...