Birds of the Tropical Andes

Spanning much of the western part of South America, the Andes are home to some of the world's most magnificent birds, from exquisite hummingbirds to fabulous flamingos. This beautifully illustrated large-format book celebrates the splendor and extraordinary diversity of Andean birds and the habitats they depend on. It draws on the latest findings from the field and sheds light on the lush alpine and forested terrains that make this avifauna so rich and plentiful. With illuminating essays that share invaluable perspectives from some of the region's leading bird conservationists, Birds of the Tropical Andes takes readers from the Pacific coast to the jungles of the Amazon, crossing peaks and high plains in search of spectacular birdlife.

A spectacular photographic guide (200+ color illustrations) to the birds and biodiversity of the tropical Andes. By Owen Deutsch and Michael J. Parr, with contributions from Sara Inés Lara, Martin Schaeffer, Rodrigo W. Soria Auza, Constantin Aucca Chutas, and foreword by Alvaro Jaramillo.