[PDF] Birds Of Puerto Rico And The Virgin Islands eBook

Author : Herbert A. Raffaele
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,4 MB
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691211671

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"An up-to-date facing-page field guide to the birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands"--

Author : Mark Oberle
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 14,39 MB
Release : 2018-10-15
Category :
ISBN : 9780965010474

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Photographic guide and text to birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Author : Herbert A. Raffaele
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 25,3 MB
Release : 2014-05-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0691153825

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The essential guide to the living wonders of the Caribbean islands This is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the natural world of the Caribbean islands. It contains 600 vivid color images featuring 451 species of plants, birds, mammals, fish, seashells, and much more. While the guide primarily looks at the most conspicuous and widespread species among the islands, it also includes rarely seen creatures—such as the Rhinoceros Iguana and Cuban Solenodon—giving readers a special sense of the region's diverse wildlife. Each species is represented by one or more color photos or illustrations; details regarding its identification, status, and distribution; and interesting aspects of its life history or relationship to humans. In addition, an introductory section focuses on the unique characteristics of the Caribbean’s fauna and flora, the threats faced by both, and some of the steps being taken to sustain the area’s extraordinary natural heritage. Wildlife of the Caribbean is the essential field guide for learning about the living wonders in this area of the world. The only guide of its kind for the Caribbean islands 600 detailed color images feature 451 amazing species Straightforward descriptions suitable for general audience Compact size makes the guide easy to carry

Author : David C. Wege
Publisher :
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 34,85 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN :

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In a region that is exceptionally rich in endemic birds, seabirds, waterbirds, and species already at risk of extinction, Important Bird Areas are an objective expression of which places in the Caribbean are the most important for these birds and why. This work focuses on a Caribbean network of Internationally important biodiversity sites - IBAs.

Author : Mark W. Oberle
Publisher : Edit Humanitas
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,14 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Birds
ISBN : 9780965010412

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Puerto Rico's first book with color photos of all breeding birds and common migrants---310 color photos of 181 species of Puerto Rican birds. The English text is designed for students, teachers, tourists, and anyone who wants to understand Puerto Rico's natural heritage and its fascinating birds. The species' life histories are written in a non-technical style for the general reader, and include important lessons for conservation of our natural resources. Most common birds of the Virgin Islands and Lesser Antilles are also illustrated. The book contains a CD-ROM with detailed Spanish and English accounts of 350 species, an extensive bibliography, plus audio clips and 1,250 photos. The CD-ROM is written in HTML, for most PC and Macintosh computers, and allows easy access to files for student projects in biology, geography, music and art."