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Birds of Bolivia: Field Guideā€“A Book Review

10,000 Birds

The source of this ranking, BirdLife International, lists Bolivia as currently having 1,439 bird species, including 18 breeding endemics. Like most maps, colors are used to indicate seasonal status (breeding resident, Austral migrant/visitor, Boreal migrant, etc.). Distribution maps are also different from other field guides.

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Birds in Winter: A Book Review, Written in Winter

10,000 Birds

The seasonal life of one bird species is complex; life cycle events like aging, breeding, molt, and migration are intricately tied to habitat, food availability, genetic ‘instincts,’ hours of daylight, and weather. The effect can be overwhelming, and I found myself reading some sections two, even three times, to understand it all.

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