Field Guide to the Birds of Chile

The illustrations by Gonzalo González are excellent, including plumage variations and more flight images than I have seen in most recent field guides. The format to each page is identical, with birds facing right and perched or flying in the same typical style. This may not please some, but for me it is the best solution for an effective field guide. * Birdwatch * The illustrations are an outstanding contribution … small but accurate distribution maps are also provided (along within the species account, not at the end of the book, a very inconvenient format chosen in some guides). The visual design of the written information (species accounts) is attractive and practical, despite much text for some species, particularly under the “voice” subtitle, which is not very usual (most field guides in the region barely mention vocal recognition tips). * Journal of Field Ornithology * Gives excellent coverage of the birds of mainland and insular Chile, its Antarctic territory and its surrounding seas. * Scottish Birds * A very fine guide. The text is succinct, precise and accurate and the illustrations are first class … The book is easily portable in the field and fits into a pouch or the deep pockets of a vest or cargo pants. I have no hesitation in giving this work my highest recommendation. * Travels with Birds *