Wildlife of Ecuador: A Photographic Field Guide to Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, and Amphibians

by Andrés Vásquez Noboa, Pablo Cervantes Daza (Photographer)

Overview

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 wildlife
• Unique and attractive layout with more than 400 stunning color photographs
• Covers more than 350 of the most frequently seen birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians
• Uses a habitat-based approach to aid identification
• Accessible text provides key information on identification, behavior, biology, and conservation
• Photos, maps, and text are presented together for ease of use

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780691161365
Publisher:	Princeton University Press
Publication date:	05/30/2017
Series:	Wildlife Explorer Guides , #15
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Andrés Vásquez Noboa works as a guide for Tandayapa Bird Lodge and Tropical Birding Tours in his native Ecuador, as well as in Peru, Brazil, and Argentina. An active promoter of birding and conservation, he has cowritten six previous books on the wildlife of mainland Ecuador and Galápagos. Pablo Cervantes Daza works as a nature and photography guide for Tropical Birding Tours and for Capturing Nature Tours, leading tours and workshops in his native Ecuador, as well as in Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, South Africa, and Madagascar.

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Acknowledgments 9

Plan of the Book 10

Biogeography of Ecuador 12

Diversity and Its Causes 12

The Andes 13

The Equator 14

Marine Currents 15

Habitats and Bioregions 17

Species Accounts

Amphibians 19

Reptiles 42

Birds 72

Mammals 218

Bibliography and References 270

Appendix: Map of Main Roads and National Protected Areas of Ecuador 272

List of Photographers 274

Index of Common Names 275

Index of Scientific Names 281

Editorial Reviews

"A pleasure to browse. . . . Compact but informative species accounts and the colourful photos are a constant delight."—-Matthew Merritt, Bird Watching Magazine

"Wildlife of Ecuador is the all-in-one nature guide for the generalist nature traveler. . . . Photographs are large, clear, and colorful, and often delightful."—-Donna Lynn Schulman, 10,000 Birds

"The guide is a one-stop treasure trove of information. . . . A must for those visiting or conducting research in Ecuador."—-Howard O. Clark, Jr., Sonoran Herpetologist

From the Publisher

"Sections of the book focus on birds (223 species), mammals (70), reptiles (40) and amphibians (37). This serves to close a gap I personally have always found frustrating as I travel, for often books on mammals and herps don’t even exist for many regions and I drool every time I find one."

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