Ridgely, Robert S. & Guy Tudor - The Birds of South America. I. The Oscine Passerines

Oxford University Press 1989, 516pp, hardcover w. d/j, 31 colour plates, distribution maps, indices, appendix, bibliography Spine of dj slightly faded, otherwise very good, clean condition gram. A land of incredible natural resources, the South American continent is rich in plant and animal species. Among birds alone, over 3,100 species are either resident or migrant. Birds are some of South America's treasures and also one of its most endangered resources. Hence the need for a descriptive record of South American birds that will serve both professional and amateur bird students and encourage conservation of these magnificent species.
Elsewhere (Polare) 90 euros!.