Birds of Belize

by H. Lee Jones, Dana Gardner (Illustrator)

Overview

Birders have a lot to keep up with in Belize, where 574 bird species are known and an average of five additional species are identified each year. Jones's guide to their identification--the first guide covering all of Belize--helps those who live in or plan to visit the eco-tourism hot spot. Birds are grouped by families, with an introduction to each family highlighting unique characteristics and behaviors. Species accounts include scientific and common names, size, plumage features, voice descriptions, habitat, distribution, and status in the Central American nation. There are 56 color plates as well as b&w drawings and diagrams. Jones is an environmental consultant, research biologist, and regional editor for North American Birds. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780292745858
Publisher:	University of Texas Press
Publication date:	02/24/2022
Series:	Corrie Herring Hooks Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	440
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

H. Lee Jones is an experienced environmental consultant and research biologist who lives in Punta Gorda, Belize. His previous publications include the Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Belize. He also serves as a regional editor for North American Birds and writes a quarterly column on seasonal bird records in Central America.

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Abbreviations Used in the Text
• Introduction
  • Geography and Climate
  • Vegetation
  • Habitat Types
  • Avifauna
• Using This Book
  • Taxonomy
  • Nomenclature
  • Plumage and Molt
  • Organization of the Species Accounts
  • Bird Topography
  • Range Maps
• Family And Species Accounts
  • Tinamidae (Tinamous)
  • Podicipedidae (Grebes)
  • Procellariidae (Shearwaters)
  • Phaethontidae (Tropicbirds)
  • Sulidae (Boobies and Gannets)
  • Pelecanidae (Pelicans)
  • Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants)
  • Anhingidae (Darters)
  • Fregatidae (Frigatebirds)
  • Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns)
  • Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills)
  • Ciconiidae (Storks)
  • Cathartidae (New World Vultures)
  • Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)
  • Anatidae (Ducks and Geese)
  • Accipitridae (Hawks, Kites, and Eagles)
  • Falconidae (Caracaras and Falcons)
  • Cracidae (Curassows and Guans)
  • Phasianidae (Turkeys, Grouse, Pheasants, and Others)
  • Odontophoridae (New World Quail)
  • Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)
  • Heliornithidae (Sungrebes)
  • Aramidae (Limpkin)
  • Charadriidae (Plovers)
  • Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
  • Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets)
  • Jacanidae (Jacanas)
  • Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Phalaropes)
  • Laridae (Skuas, Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers)
  • Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
  • Psittacidae (Parrots)
  • Cuculidae (Cuckoos and Anis)
  • Tytonidae (Barn Owls)
  • Strigidae (Typical Owls)
  • Caprimulgidae (Nighthawks and Nightjars)
  • Nyctibiidae (Potoos)
  • Apodidae (Swifts)
  • Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
  • Trogonidae (Trogons)
  • Momotidae (Motmots)
  • Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
  • Bucconidae (Puftbirds)
  • Galbulidae (Jacamars)
  • Ramphastidae (Toucans)
  • Picidae (Woodpeckers)
  • Furnariidae (Ovenbirds)
  • Dendrocolaptidae (Woodcreepers)
  • Thamnophilidae (Antbirds)
  • Formicariidae (Antthrushes)
  • Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
  • Cotingidae (Cotingas)
  • Pipridae (Manakins)
  • Vireonidae (Vireos)
  • Corvidae (Jays, Crows, and Magpies)
  • Hirundinidae (Swallows)
  • Troglodytidae (Wrens)
  • Sylviidae (Old World Warblers, Gnatcatchers, and Gnatwrens)
  • Turdidae (Thrushes)
  • Mimidae (Thrashers)
  • Motacillidae (Pipits and Wagtails)
  • Bombycillidae (Waxwings)
  • Parulidae (Wood-Warblers)
  • Coerebidae (Bananaquit)
  • Thraupidae (Tanagers)
  • Emberizidae (Seedeaters and Sparrows)
  • Cardinalidae (Saltators, Grosbeaks, and Buntings)
  • Icteridae (Blackbirds)
  • Fringillidae (Finches)
  • Passeridae (Old World Sparrows)
• References
• Range Maps
• Index

What People are Saying About This

Victor Emanuel

This is a first-class book that will enable users to identify any bird they encounter in Belize.