{"product_id":"a-bird-finding-guide-to-costa-rica-paperback","title":"A Bird-Finding Guide to Costa Rica - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarrett Lawson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarked by its superb natural beauty, Costa Rica has the greatest percentage of preserved land of any nation worldwide; nearly a third of the country is protected in national parks, reserves, and refuges. The wildlife that abounds in these tropical areas includes a stunning diversity of more than 820 bird species. In \u003ci\u003eA Bird-Finding Guide to Costa Rica\u003c\/i\u003e, Barrett Lawson offers detailed information that makes it easy for both expert and novice birders to plan and enjoy an exciting trip to this birders' paradise.Lawson describes fifty-three of the best birding destinations in Costa Rica. Birders will appreciate the detailed descriptions of how to bird each area, as well as the site-specific lists: \"Target Birds\" and \"Species to Expect.\" The site descriptions are structured for ease of use and clarity; each provides a general introduction, exact driving directions, road maps, and lodging information. Other important elements include a general introduction to Costa Rica, an overview of tropical birds, sample itineraries, a comprehensive checklist to the birds of the country, and information about the best locations to find endemics and other sought-after species. The sites are grouped into six regions that reflect general patterns of avian distribution; this helps readers understand Costa Rica's complex bird diversity as well as plan a dynamic trip.This useful handbook includes numerous features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- details on fifty-three top birding locations from across the country;- \"Species to Expect\" lists inform readers of birds that can be found at featured sites; especially common birds are presented in bold;- \"Target Birds\" lists alert birders to rare and exciting species;- all bird lists include plate references to the two most respected field guides, \u003ci\u003eA Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica\u003c\/i\u003e by F. Gary Stiles and Alexander F. Skutch and \u003ci\u003eThe Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e by Richard Garrigues and Robert Dean (both also published by Cornell);- eight sample itineraries and 107 maps are accompanied by information-birding times, driving times, and road indications-that will help readers customize their own itineraries;- a complete checklist to the birds of the country with abundance ratings for eight representative sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrett Lawson, a graduate of Bowdoin College, lives and birds in Costa Rica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.89 x 8.4 x 5.9 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 October 22, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42722981609535,"sku":"9780801475849","price":38.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f0241af2d8b7f59456e9eb0675548df9.webp?v=1765097604","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-bird-finding-guide-to-costa-rica-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}