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Academic Press

Bird related books

Ecotravellers' Wildlife Guides

For information about current Academic Press publications see the Academic Press website.

Brazil: Amazon and Pantanal

David L. Pearson and Les Beletsky

Academic Press

2001

"Brazil: Amazon and Pantanal has all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Brazil's magnificent animal and plant life. The authors, professional biologists, selected illustrations of more than 500 of Brazil's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and fish - the species you are most likely to see. In one easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book, you will have: identifying and location information on the most frequently seen animals; up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the animals; information on Brazil's habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter; brief descriptions of the most frequently visited parks and reserves in the Amazon and Pantanal regions."

Peru

David L. Pearson and Les Beletsky

Academic Press

2001

"From the world-famous Machu Picchu Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains, to Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, and the Iquitos area of Amazonian northeastern Peru, ecotravellers want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Peru's magnificent animal and plant life. Full colour illustrations of more than 500 of peru's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals make this an indispensable guide."

Florida

Fiona Sunquist, Mel Sunquist, Les Beletsky

Academic Press

2001

"This title contains color illustrations and photos of more than 620 of Florida's most common insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants - the species you are most likely to see. It contains information for identifying and locating these animals as well as their ecology, behavior, and conservation. Florida is an easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, and beautifully illustrated book."

Hawaii

Les Beletsky

Academic Press

2000

"Ecotravellers to the islands know that Hawaii is a special place biologically, harboring many native animal and plant species that occur nowhere else on Earth. Contained in this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about the island's magnificent animal life. The author visited parks and preserves, discussed wildlife with local and international experts, and then selected his color illustrations from more than 300 of the islands' most common fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds (including essentially every Hawaiian bird)."

Alaska

Dennis Paulson and Les Beletsky

Academic Press

2000

"This title contains all the information needed to find, identify, and learn about Alaska's animal and plant life. It also includes descriptions of Alaska's most frequently visited parks and reserves. This title contains color illustrations of more than 320 of Alaska's most common invertebrates, insects, amphibians, fishes, birds, and mammals. It contains information for identifying and locating these animals as well as their ecology, behavior, and conservation. The book also details the most common plants a traveler would encounter."

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

Dave L. Pearson and Les Beletsky

Academic Press

1999

"Ecotravellers to Ecuador want to experience tropical forest and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife, such as toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. On the Galapagos Islands, curious visitors want to see with their own eyes the exotic, unique and tame wildlife that stimulated Charles darwin to formulate the theory of evolution. This book provides the information you need to find, identify and learn about Ecuador's magnificent animal and plant life. The authors, professional biologists, selected for colour illustrations more than 500 of Ecuador's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals - the species you are most likely to see. In one easy-to-carry book, you will have as constant companion on your journey, information on identification, behaviour, habitats, common plants and parks and reserves in the region."

Tropical Mexico

Les Beletsky

Academic Press

1999

"Most Ecotravellers to southern Mexico - Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco - want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats, as well as catch a glimpse of exotic wildlife, including toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, hawks, monkeys, anteaters, frogs, toads, crocodiles and snakes. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify and learn about this region's magnificent animal life. The author visited national parks and nature reserves, discussed wildlife with local and international experts as well as veteran tour leaders, and then selected for color illustrations more than 500 of the most common fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals - the species you are most likely to see. In one easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book, you will have a constant companion on your journey."

Costa Rica

Les Beletsky

Academic Press

1998

"The readable, informative text along with photos and drawings will help the ecotourist to identify animals encountered on their visit. Also included are lists of wildlife reserves and other ecologically significant sites with up-to-date conservation techniques in Costa Rica. It is the only book that gives the reader a mix of natural history, ecology, conservation, species identification and site guide all in one volume."

Belize and Northern Guatemala

Les Beletsky

Academic Press

1998

"Most travellers to Belize and Guatemala want to experience lush tropical forests and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife. This guide provides all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about the region's magnificent animal life. Beletsky selected approximately 500 of the animals you are most likely to see, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Also pictured are some of the highly endangered species of the area."