Las Aves de Puerto Rico en Fotografías

by Mark W. Oberle

Spanish translation of the English language book, "Puerto Rico's Birds in Photographs" (ISBN 0-9650104-1-4), sold without the CD-ROM that accompanies the English book. Puerto Rico's first book to illustrate in color photographs all breeding birds and regular migrants. Over 320 color photos of 185 species of Puerto Rican birds are included. The text is designed for students, teachers, tourists, and anyone who wants to understand Puerto Rico's natural heritage by learning about 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. All common birds of the Virgin Islands are also illustrated. Over 80 professional and amateur ornithologists collaborated in this effort. Translation by José Placer.

132 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2003

Reviews

[K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well-written and complete with photos, physical descriptions, habitat, range, seasonal timing, abundance, breeding and nesting behavior, conservation status and best locations in Puerto Rico to find them. Includes the common English and Spanish names, as well as scientific names. 2nd ed., 2003.

[Chris Franqui · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a good addition to any bird watcher in the Puerto Rico area. However I must rate it low, due to relative reality that unless one is planning on traveling to outside the local cities that composes Puerto Rico. You wont find much in variety among birds and therefore for your casual bird watcher just makes for some attractive pictures in a book.