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Author Vasquez Noboa, Andres.

Title Wildlife of Ecuador : a photographic field guide to birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians / Andrés Vásquez Noboa ; photography by Pablo Cervantes Daza
Published Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2017

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Description 1 online resource (286 pages) : illustrations, photographs, maps
Series WILD Guides
WildGuides.
Contents Biogeography of Ecuador -- Diversity and its reasons -- The Andes -- The equator -- The marine currents -- Habitats and bio-regions -- Species accounts -- Amphibians -- Reptiles -- Birds -- Mammals -- Appendix : map of main roads and national protected areas of Ecuador
Summary Mainland Ecuador's spectacular wildlife makes it a magnet for nature tourists, but until now there hasn't been a go-to, all-in-one guide geared to the general reader. With this handy and accessible guide, visitors now have everything they need to identify and enjoy the majority of birds and animals they are likely to see. Written and illustrated by two of Ecuador's most experienced nature guides and photographers, this book covers more than 350 birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. It features over 400 stunning color photographs and includes a range map for each species, as well as a brief account of the country's natural history and biogeography. With its extensive coverage, attractive and easy-to-use layout, beautiful photographs, and nontechnical text, this is an essential guide for anyone who wants to explore the natural wonders of Ecuador. An essential all-in-one guide to mainland Ecuador's amazing wildlifeUnique and attractive layout with more than 400 stunning color photographsCovers more than 350 of the most frequently seen birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibiansUses a habitat-based approach to aid identificationAccessible text provides key information on identification, behavior, biology, and conservationPhotos, maps, and text are presented together for ease of use
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes In English
Print version record
Subject Animals -- Ecuador -- Identification
Animals -- Ecuador -- Pictorial works
Birds -- Ecuador -- Identification
Birds -- Ecuador -- Pictorial works
Mammals -- Ecuador -- Identification
Mammals -- Ecuador -- Pictorial works
Reptiles -- Ecuador -- Identification
Reptiles -- Ecuador -- Pictorial works
Amphibians -- Ecuador -- Identification
Amphibians -- Ecuador -- Pictorial works
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- General.
Wildlife conservation
Vertebrates
Biogeography
Amphibians
Animals
Birds
Mammals
Reptiles
Ecuador
Genre/Form Field guides
Pictorial works
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2016046312
ISBN 1400885051
9781400885053