A Bird-Finding Guide to Costa Rica
by Barrett Lawson

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Summary of A Bird-Finding Guide to Costa Rica

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.

* Features 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, A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica by F. Gary Stiles and Alexander F. Skutch and The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide 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.
* Includes a complete checklist to the birds of the country with abundance ratings for eight representative sites.

Costa Rica Books

• Subjects > History > Americas > Central America > Costa Rica
• Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Birdwatching
• Travel > Latin America > Central America > Costa Rica
• Specialty Travel > Ecotourism