{"product_id":"birds-of-chile-a-photo-guide-paperback","title":"Birds of Chile: A Photo Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve N. G. Howell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFabrice Schmitt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cutting-edge photographic field guide to the birds of Chile\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the first modern-style photographic field guide to the birds of Chile, an increasingly popular destination with birders and naturalists. Compact and easy to carry, pack, and use, \u003ci\u003eBirds of Chile\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for curious naturalists and experienced birders alike, providing everything anyone needs to identify the birds they see. Clear photographs and brief, facing-page species accounts highlight what to look for and how to quickly identify species. The photos include both close-ups and birds-in-habitat images to further aid real-life identification. An introduction and maps provide an overview of Chile's geographic regions and their distinctive birdlife. \u003ci\u003eBirds of Chile\u003c\/i\u003e is also a great resource for birding in nearby countries, especially Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first field-friendly photographic guide to the birds of Chile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 1,000 real-life photos and brief, facing-page text make bird identification easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview and maps describe the distinct bird regions of Chile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for curious naturalists and experienced birders alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and easy to carry and pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso a great resource for birding in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"This is a thoughtfully constructed photographic guide. The photographs look superb and capture the species very well in their natural habitat. The writing is clear and focused, and the essay on habitat and bird distribution succinctly captures the topic, delving into enough detail to keep the reader engaged. Key features are highlighted and other useful tips are included that aid in identification.\"\u003cb\u003e--Peter Burke, bird-guide illustrator and tour leader with Field Guides Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Succinct but amazingly informative, this guide reflects the authors' decades of experience with the birds of Chile. The guide is incredibly well illustrated, clearly written, and a pleasure to explore. It will be a very useful tool in the field given its imagery, information, and small size.\"\u003cb\u003e--Alvaro Jaramillo, author of \u003ci\u003eBirds of Chile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve N. G. Howell\u003c\/b\u003e is an international bird tour leader with WINGS and a research associate at the California Academy of Sciences and Point Blue Conservation Science. He is the author of many books, including \u003ci\u003ePetrels, Albatrosses, and Storm-Petrels of North America\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton) and \u003ci\u003eMolt in North American Birds\u003c\/i\u003e (Peterson Reference Guides). \u003cb\u003eFabrice Schmitt\u003c\/b\u003e is an international bird tour leader with WINGS and a lecturer on Ponant Antarctic cruises. He lived in Chile from 2005 to 2015, founded the online birding magazine \u003ci\u003eLa Chiricoca\u003c\/i\u003e, and helped develop the eBird online birding tool for Chile and the rest of South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756992692512,"sku":"9780691167398","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/03a1bcd9f9a3c029aece3c02f359b4b3.webp?v=1780091142","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/birds-of-chile-a-photo-guide-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}