Birds & Natural History 2011 - Princeton University Press

Birds & Natural History 2011

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Contents 12 Princeton Field Guides

24 Reference

18 Field Guides

26 Princeton Pocket Guides

19 Identification Guides

27 Insects & Spiders

20 Princeton Illustrated Checklists

28 Of Related Interest

22 Photographic Guides

29 Index/Order Form

A Message from the Editor Welcome to our new catalog. And what better way to start than with The Crossley ID Guide. The word “revolutionary” has been cheapened by overuse; but I really cannot think of a better way to describe this book. Forget static, decontextualized images of birds floating in white space on the page. The in-focus scenes on each plate of The Crossley ID Guide show birds in all plumages, at varying distances, and in different poses and habitats—as you truly see them in real life. But the book is far more than just an amazing visual feast; it’s a powerful teaching guide, showing how to focus on shape, size, behavior, patterns of color, and probability to identify birds. Above all, Crossley shows that by learning to look you will learn to see, and in the process become a better birder, whatever your level. Comprehensive and stunningly attractive, this guide ushers in a new era of real-life guides. Heady stuff! Switching gears, we have a bunch of excellent references—local and global. Through detailed maps and graphics, Mike Unwin’s Atlas of Birds distills a vast amount of data covering distribution, behavior, and conservation of birds worldwide. At the more local level, Bill Boyle’s Birds of New Jersey is an up-to-the-minute summary of the status and distribution of the Garden State’s birds. Richly illustrated with color maps and more than 200 color photographs, it is a much-needed reference for any East Coast birder. Avian Architecture is a superbly illustrated guide to the variety of ways in which birds construct nests. Breaking down nests into major types, Peter Goodfellow provides a step-by-step overview of the whole process, using species from around the world, from hornbills to hummingbirds, to illustrate the different building methods. Another beautiful reference is Chris Mattison’s Frogs and Toads of the World, an accessible natural history of these charismatic amphibians that is replete with magnificent color photographs. Finally, James Lowen’s Antarctic Wildlife is specifically designed for those traveling to the great white continent from southern South America. The guide has a wealth of information on all the wildlife and habitates that you will see, and will help you get the most out of your trip. Have fun! Robert Kirk Executive Editor, Field Guides & Natural History

cover image by Richard Crossley, The Crossley ID Guide

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The Crossley ID Guide Eastern Birds Richard Crossley This stunningly illustrated book from acclaimed birder and photographer Richard Crossley revolutionizes birding by providing the first real-life approach to identification. Whether you are a beginner, expert, or anywhere in between, The Crossley ID Guide will vastly improve your ability to identify birds. Unlike other guides, which provide isolated individual photographs or illustrations, this is the first book to feature large, lifelike scenes for each species. These scenes—640 in all—are each composed of 12–20 color images showing the bird in a wide range of views—near and far, from different angles, in various plumages and behaviors, including flight, and in the habitat in which they live. These beautiful compositions show how a bird’s appearance changes with distance, and give equal emphasis to characteristics experts use to identify birds: size, structure and shape, behavior, probability, and color. This is the first book to convey all of these features visually—in a single image—and to reinforce them with accurate, concise text. Each scene provides a wealth of detailed visual information that invites and rewards careful study, but the most important identification features can be grasped instantly by anyone. By making identification easier, more accurate, and more fun than ever before, The Crossley ID Guide will completely redefine how readers look at birds. Essential for all birders, it also promises to make new birders of many people who have despaired of using traditional guides. Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder and photographer who has been birding since age 7. He is a coauthor of The Shorebird Guide. March 2011. 544 pages. 10,000 color images. 7 ½ x 10. Cl: 978-0-691-14778-9 $35.00 | £24.95

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features include • The Crossley ID Guide revolutionizes birding and field guides • Lifelike scenes composed from multiple color photos of the same species—seen near and far, from different angles, and in various plumages and behaviors, including flight • Highlights the most important identification characteristics: size, structure and shape, behavior, probability, and color • Most comprehensive guide available, with 640 scenes incorporating more than 10,000 of the author’s images • An interactive Web site that includes videos—www.crossleybirds.com— helps readers further sharpen and test their identification skills

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“I really can’t wait to get my eyes on this thing.” —Grant McCreary, Birder’s Library

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“Really cool and totally different. . . . Crossley gives us birds as we see them, in action. . . . We’ve been inundated with ‘new’ birding field guide books in recent years, no single one of them offering a compelling reason for purchase. This book will offer such a reason.” —Jim Williams, Minneapolis Star Tribune

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“Richard Crossley has conceived and actually implemented a breakout idea for a general field guide to bird identification. . . . [W]hat . . . Crossley is doing with his idea of image, gestalt, wordlessness and recognition is mind-blowing. And it will revolutionize bird ID practice, discussions, and the scope of what each species is. Whether you have seen a bird and want to figure it out or you have been perusing his intuitive selection of what/how a bird looks and then you see it and know it too, I think you’ll find Richard’s guiding eye a game-changer for your birding endeavors.” —Hawks Aloft

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This stunningly illustrated book from master birder and photographer Richard Crossley revolutionizes birding by providing the first real-life approach to identification. Richard Crossley, internationally acclaimed birder, photographer, and author

“Richard Crossley, in his forthcoming book, The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds, has used photography to aid pattern recognition. He has created scenes that depict the way birds actually appear in their natural habitats and by emphasizing the context, he hopes to make it easier for us to perceive the shape and size of birds.” —Fannie Peczenik, Pittsburgh Birdwatching Examiner

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but moves to calmer inland water in rough weather. Sits on prominent perch to rip prey apart, but also on the ground in marshes. Appears gull-like when head on; profile is flat-wi nged, or a when flying or sitting, a high-p shallow ‘W.’ Familiar call itched choop. ID: Slim with long tail. Wings typically angled back but straighter when soaring. White body and under carpal and barred flight feathe wing contrast with dark rs/tail, a unique combination. Ad ♀: averages darker breast band. Juv: superficially as adult but with pale-fr inged breast and underwing covert upperparts and buff on s.

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Hawks at a Distance Identification of Migrant Raptors Jerry Liguori “Jerry Liguori’s book takes the hawk identification guide to a whole new level. It is hard to imagine the amount of time that went into this book—countless hours on mountaintops and other hawk-watching sites taking the photographs, then selecting and arranging them. The result is simply the best collection of hawk ID photos ever assembled, combined with Liguori’s clear and concise identification tips. This book is a gold mine of information for anyone interested in hawk identification.” —David Sibley, author of The Sibley Guide to Birds

features include • The first guide to focus on distant raptors as they are viewed in the field • New information and approaches for identifying distant raptors • Illustrates twenty-nine species in various lighting situations and settings • 558 color photos and 896 blackand-white images depicting plumage and shape characteristics • All aspects of in-flight hawk identification including flight style and behavior

“Liguori has done it again. Fresh on the heels of his highly acclaimed Hawks From Every Angle, we now have the new Hawks at a Distance. He never missed a beat. Not only did he pick up where he left off, he has taken it to a higher plane. . . . It makes a quantum leap in the complex art and science of hawk identification, taming these shape-shifters like never before.” —Clay Sutton, coauthor of Hawks in Flight The ultimate must-have guide for identifying migrant raptors, Hawks at a Distance is the first volume to focus on distant raptors as they are truly seen in the field. Jerry Liguori, a leading expert on North American raptors, factors in new information and approaches for identifying twentynine species of raptor depicted in various lighting situations and settings. The field guide’s nineteen full-color portraits, 558 color photos, and 896 black-and-white images portray shapes and plumages for each species from all angles. Useful flight identification criteria are provided and the accompanying text discusses all aspects of in-flight hawk identification, including flight style and behavior. Concentrating on features that are genuinely observable at a distance, this concise and practical field guide is ideal for any aspiring or experienced hawk enthusiast. Jerry Liguori has been studying raptors throughout North America since 1984. He has conducted hawk migration counts at spring and fall migration sites, such as Cape May Point, Sandy Hook, Derby Hill, Braddock Bay, Whitefish Point, and Dinosaur Ridge, and the Goshute, Wasatch, and Sandia mountains. April 2011. 216 pages. 558 color photos. 896 halftones. 2 tables. 6 x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-13559-5 $19.95 | £13.95 Cl: 978-0-691-13558-8 $49.50 | £34.95

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The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs Gregory S. Paul This lavishly illustrated volume is the first authoritative dinosaur book in the style of a field guide. World-renowned dinosaur illustrator and researcher Gregory Paul provides comprehensive visual and textual coverage of the great Mesozoic animals that gave rise to the living dinosaurs, the birds. Incorporating the new discoveries and research that are radically transforming what we know about dinosaurs, this book is distinguished both by its scientific accuracy and the quality and quantity of its illustrations. It presents thorough descriptions of more than 735 dinosaur species and features more than 600 color and black-and-white images, including unique skeletal drawings, “life” studies, and scenic views—illustrations that depict the full range of dinosaurs, from small, feathered creatures to whale-sized supersauropods. Heavily illustrated species accounts of the major dinosaur groups are preceded by an extensive introduction that covers dinosaur history and biology, the extinction of nonavian dinosaurs, the origin of birds, and the history of dinosaur paleontology—and that also gives a taste of what it might be like to travel back to the time of the dinosaurs. The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs is a must-have for anyone who loves dinosaurs, from the amateur enthusiast to the professional paleontologist. Gregory S. Paul is a leading dinosaur illustrator and researcher who helped establish the “new look” of the Mesozoic creatures seen in contemporary documentaries and movies, including Jurassic Park, for which he served as a consultant. Princeton Field Guides 2010. 320 pages. 150 color illus. 510 line illus. 8 ½ x 11. Cl: 978-0-691-13720-9 $35.00 | £24.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

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features include • The first authoritative field guide to dinosaurs • Covers more than 735 species • Beautiful, large-format volume • Lavishly illustrated throughout, with more than 600 color and blackand-white drawings and figures, including: More than 130 color life studies, including scenic views Close to 450 skeletal, skull, head, and muscle drawings 8 color paleo-distribution maps Color timeline • Describes anatomy, physiology, locomotion, reproduction, and growth of dinosaurs, as well as the origin of birds and the extinction of nonavian dinosaurs

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The Atlas of Birds Diversity, Behavior, and Conservation Mike Unwin The Atlas of Birds captures the breathtaking diversity of birdlife around the world. This authoritative and full-color atlas features stunning maps that show where birds are found and explain their distribution, with numerous photos and illustrations that showcase the most interesting aspects of bird behavior. Conservation is highlighted throughout, backed up by the very latest findings from BirdLife International on the threats birds face today.

features include • The premier illustrated atlas to bird diversity, behavior, and conservation • Features full-color maps, photos, and diagrams • Covers bird habitats, evolution, migration, and classification • Explores the complex relationship between birds and humans • Illustrates where and why birds are most under threat—and how to protect them

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The Atlas of Birds looks at the astonishing variety of behavioral adaptations—from flight and feeding to nest building and song—that have enabled birds to thrive in virtually every habitat on Earth. It covers bird evolution, charts key migratory flyways around the globe, and explores the complex relationship between birds and humans using regional and world maps. This one-of-a-kind atlas explains the different classifications of birds—such as flightless birds, songbirds, seabirds, wildfowl, parrots, and raptors—and includes maps and case studies that illustrate where and why birds are most under threat, and what is being done to protect them. Mike Unwin is a nature writer and illustrator whose work has appeared in leading publications such as Bird Watching and Birdwatch. April 2011. 144 pages. 8 ½ x 11. Pa: 978-0-691-14949-3 $22.95 | £15.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

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Avian Architecture How Birds Design, Engineer, and Build Peter Goodfellow Birds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature. Avian Architecture describes how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, deconstructing all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. This stunningly illustrated book features 300 full-color images and more than 35 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound nests to floating nests, hanging nests, woven nests, and even multiple-nest avian cities. Other kinds of avian construction—such as bowers and harvest wells—are also featured. Avian Architecture includes intricate step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and insightful commentary by a leading expert. Peter Goodfellow is a retired English teacher and lifelong birdwatcher. June 2011. 160 pages. 300 color illus. 8 x 10. Cl: 978-0-691-14849-6 $27.95 For sale only in the U.S. and Canada

features include • Illustrates how birds around the world design, engineer, and build their nests • Features architectural blueprints, stepby-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and expert commentary • Includes 300 full-color images

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The Birds of New Jersey Status and Distribution William J. Boyle, Jr. Kevin T. Karlson, photographic editor features include • Most up-to-date field guide for New Jersey and surrounding region • All bird species known to the state • Species accounts describe the preferred habitat and abundance of species • Range maps in color detail seasonal distribution • For migratory birds, spring and fall migration times indicated • More than 200 color photographs of rare and common species

“Species for species and spectacle for spectacle, few states can match New Jersey’s celebrated bird life and no state enjoys a richer or more enduring ornithological tradition. Meticulously researched, intelligently organized, and clear and lucid in its presentation, William Boyle’s new book is nothing less than the sum of our knowledge concerning the state of birds in New Jersey. If you live in or visit New Jersey, if the study or enjoyment of birds is a thread that runs through the fabric of your life, then you simply must own a copy of this book—or two! One for the library. One for the bedside table. It will save you steps and wear and tear on this newly published classic.” —Pete Dunne, CCO, New Jersey Audubon New Jersey provides some of the most varied and exciting birding in North America, and more than 450 species have been recorded in the state. Yet there has been no comprehensive and readily available guide for all these species—until now. The Birds of New Jersey is the most up-to-date and succinct field guide for the birds of New Jersey and includes all species known to the state from historical times to the present. Featuring over 200 color photos of rarities and regular species, this authoritative guide provides individual entries that include summary of status and seasonal distribution, and comments on changes over time. Detailed color-coded maps accompany species accounts, and for species recorded five or fewer times, dates and locations of each record are noted. The introduction examines the state’s geography, the history of bird records, and background information to species accounts, and the extensive bibliography guides birders to original sources used in the book. This is the essential resource for birders, ornithologists, and nature enthusiasts interested in the birds of New Jersey and the greater surrounding region. William J. Boyle, Jr., has been birding throughout the world for more than forty years. June 2011. 352 pages. 202 color photos. 460 maps. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-14410-8 $24.95 | £16.95 Cl: 978-0-691-14409-2 $55.00 | £37.95

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Antarctic Wildlife A Visitor’s Guide James Lowen Antarctic Wildlife is the definitive identification guide to the birds and marine mammals of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and Beagle Channel. This easy-to-use photographic field guide enables visitors to this unique region of the world—newcomer and seasoned traveler alike—to identify with confidence the penguins, whales, seals, seabirds, and other stunning wildlife they encounter on their journey. Full-color photographs show typical views of each species of bird or marine mammal, together with the terrestrial plants likely to be seen. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, give tips on where to look, and highlight interesting facts. This one-of-a-kind guide also includes introductory chapters that cover the wildlife of each Antarctic environment by season as well as information on tourism and Antarctic cruising that will help visitors get the most from their trip. Antarctic Wildlife is a must-have photographic guide for travelers taking the standard cruise from Ushuaia, Argentina, to the great white continent, and for anyone interested in the diverse wildlife found in this remote part of the world. James Lowen is a wildlife writer, photographer, and lecturer. An Antarctic naturalist guide for Polar Star Expeditions, he lives in Argentina. June 2011. 240 pages. 159 color photos. 5 x 8. Pa: 978-0-691-15033-8 $22.95 | £15.95 Not for sale in the European Union or the Falkland Islands

features include • Covers the wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and Beagle Channel • Features full-color photographs throughout • Describes key identification features and gives tips on where to look • Includes an introduction to Antarctic environments and information on Antarctic cruising

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Frogs and Toads of the World Chris Mattison

features include • A comprehensive guide to the natural history of frogs and toads • Features 200 stunning color photographs • Covers each of the 49 unique frog families • Describes anatomy, life cycle, habitats, survival tricks, and more

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With nearly 6,000 species currently identified, frogs and toads are the most familiar and abundant amphibians on the planet. Frogs and Toads of the World is a comprehensive guide to the natural history of this large and diverse group of creatures. Stunningly illustrated throughout with 200 color photographs, this one-of-a-kind book traces the evolution and classification of frogs and toads, providing detailed information about each of the 49 unique families and highlighting distinctive and notable species. It vividly describes their remarkable diversity in shape, color, and markings; anatomy and development; life cycle; habitats; the various methods they use to attract mates and hunt for food; and the physiological and behavioral tricks they use to survive and thrive around the world. This indispensable guide also explores frogs’ interaction with humans, from modern-day collection for the meat trade, scientific research, and the trade in exotic pets to how their survival is being threatened by habitat destruction, climate change, and disease. Chris Mattison is a natural history writer and photographer who specializes in reptiles and amphibians. His photography regularly appears in books and magazines throughout the world. June 2011. 192 pages. 200 color photos. 7 ½ x 10. Cl: 978-0-691-14968-4 $29.95 For sale only in North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean

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Trees of Panama and Costa Rica Richard Condit, Rolando Pérez & Nefertaris Daguerre This is the first field guide dedicated to the diverse tree species of Panama and Costa Rica. Featuring close to 500 tropical tree species, Trees of Panama and Costa Rica includes superb color photos, abundant color distribution maps, and concise descriptions of key characteristics, making this guide readily accessible to botanists, biologists, and casual nature lovers alike. The invaluable introductory chapters discuss tree diversity in Central America and the basics of tree identification. Family and species accounts are treated alphabetically and describe family size, number of genera and species, floral characteristics, and relative abundance. Color distribution maps supplement the useful species descriptions, and facing-page photographic plates detail bark, leaf, flower, or fruit of the species featured. Helpful appendices contain a full glossary, a comprehensive guide to leaf forms, and a list of families not covered. Richard Condit is a staff scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. Rolando Pérez is chief botanist and Nefertaris Daguerre is a forest specialist with the Center for Tropical Forest Science at the STRI.

features include • The only tree guide to cover both Panama and Costa Rica together • Covers almost 500 species • 438 high-resolution color photos • 480 color distribution maps and two general maps • Concise and jargon-free descriptions of key characteristics for every species

Princeton Field Guides January 2011. 496 pages. 438 color illus. 5 line illus. 482 maps. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-14710-9 $45.00 | £30.95 Cl: 978-0-691-14707-9 $85.00 | £59.00

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• Full glossary and guide to leaf forms included

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Seeds of Amazonian Plants Fernando Cornejo & John Janovec

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Seeds of Amazonian Plants is the first field guide to treat the extraordinary diversity of seeds and diaspores of plants commonly encountered in the Amazon and other lowland moist forests of the American tropics. This stunningly illustrated guide features an easy-to-use whole-plant approach to seed identification that provides detailed descriptions not only of the seeds but also of the habit, trunk, bark, leaves, infructescence, and fruit of Amazonian plants, as well as information about the known uses and distribution of each genus. Presenting these descriptions together with 750 full-color photos and a unique identification key, this premier field guide enables users to identify seeds of 544 genera and 131 families of plants.

• Describes seeds, habit, trunk, bark, leaves, infructescence, and fruit

Fernando Cornejo is research associate and field research botanist at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. John Janovec is research botanist and founding director of the Andes to Amazon Biodiversity Program at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.

• Compact, portable, and beautifully illustrated— the ideal field guide

2010. 192 pages. 750 color illus. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-14647-8 $35.00 | £24.95 Cl: 978-0-691-11929-8 $75.00 | £52.00

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Birds of the Middle East Richard Porter & Simon Aspinall Birds of the Middle East is now the most field-ready and comprehensive guide to the fantastic birds of this region. This fully revised and updated second edition covers all species—including vagrants—found in the Arabian Peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Cyprus. It features 176 superb color plates depicting more than 800 species, as well as 820 color distribution maps that show the breeding range for almost every species. In this upgraded edition, maps and detailed species accounts are now located opposite the plates, making this stunningly illustrated field guide easier to use than ever.

features include • The most comprehensive field guide to the birds of the Middle East • Includes detailed species accounts and 820 color distribution maps

Richard Porter has had a long association with the Middle East and is an adviser on bird conservation for BirdLife International. Simon Aspinall is a lifelong birder who lives in the United Arab Emirates. 2010. 400 pages. 176 color plates. 820 maps. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-14844-1 $39.50 | £27.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

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Parrots of the World Joseph M. Forshaw Illustrated by Frank Knight From the macaws of South America to the cockatoos of Australia, parrots are among the most beautiful and exotic birds in the world— and also among the most endangered. This stunningly illustrated, easy-to-use field guide covers all 356 species and well-differentiated subspecies of parrots, and is the only guide organized by geographical distribution—Australasian, Afro-Asian, and neotropical. It features 146 superb color plates depicting every kind of parrot, as well as detailed, facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status. Color distribution maps show ranges of all subspecies, and field identification is further aided by relevant upperside and underside flight images. This premier field guide also shows where to observe each species in the wild, helping make this the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the parrots of the world. Joseph M. Forshaw is one of Australia’s foremost ornithologists and a world-renowned expert on parrots. Frank Knight has been an illustrator for three decades, producing artwork for scientific papers, books, and lectures. 2010. 328 pages. 146 color plates. 2 line illus. 391 maps. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-14285-2 $29.95 | £20.95 Not for sale in Australia and New Zealand

features include • The only parrot guide to focus on geographical distribution • Covers all 356 species • Provides detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status • Includes color distribution maps

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Trees of Panama and Costa Rica Richard Condit, Rolando Pérez & Nefertaris Daguerre See page 11 for details.

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The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs Gregory S. Paul See page 5 for details.

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Revised and Updated Edition

With a foreword by Dr. Antonio Brack Egg

Birds of Peru Thomas S. Schulenberg, Douglas F. Stotz, Daniel F. Lane, John P. O’Neill & Theodore A. Parker III

Second Edition

Birds of Europe Text and Maps by Lars Svensson Illustrations and Captions by Killian Mullarney & Dan Zetterström

“[T]he guide against which all others for the New World tropics will be judged.” —Don Stap, Audubon

“One of the world’s greatest bird field guides, first published in 1999, has been expanded and fully revised. It includes new species names, field marks, illustrations, and range maps. Remaining unchanged is its sense of purpose—to present clear identification information for each of Europe’s birds.” —Birder’s World

2010. 664 pages. 307 color plates. 1,805 maps. 6 x 8. Pa: 978-0-691-13023-1 $39.50 | £27.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

2009. 416 pages. 3,500+ color illus. 848 maps. 5 x 7. Pa: 978-0-691-14392-7 $29.95 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Eighth Edition

Birds of Borneo

Birds of Australia Ken Simpson & Nicolas Day

Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan Susan Myers

“Top-notch visual presentation, layout, and informational content, with a terrific size and durability for field use, this is a guide I’d recommend to any birder, as well as any birder visiting Australia.” —Terry Sohl, Bird’s Eye View

“The first full field guide to cover the astonishing, ecologically important island of Borneo. With nearly 1,600 color illustrations covering over 630 species, this is the perfect all-inclusive field guide for birders wishing to visit this birding paradise.” —Birdfreak.com

2010. 392 pages. 132 color plates. 900 line illus. 780 color maps. 6 x 8 ½. Cl: 978-0-691-14692-8 $39.50 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

“By virtue of its simplicity and thoroughness, this is an outstanding field guide.” —Frederick H. Sheldon, Wilson Journal of Ornithology

“A major accomplishment.” —Birder’s World

2009. 272 pages. 1,592 color illus. 630 maps. 6 x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-14350-7 $29.95 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

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Birds of the Horn of Africa Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, and Socotra Nigel Redman, Terry Stevenson & John Fanshawe “Birds of the Hom of Africa is another excellent publication in the Princeton Field Guides series.” —Frederic Brock, Wildlife Activist 2009. 488 pages. 213 color plates. 1,000 maps. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-14345-3 $40.00 | £27.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Honorable Mention, 2009 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature Guidebook

Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West Dennis Paulson “This well-written, informative guide is a ‘must have’ for any person, amateur or scholar, interested in these insects.” —Choice 2009. 536 pages. 863 color photos. 392 line illus. 12 tables. 348 maps. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-12281-6 $29.95 | £20.95 Cl: 978-0-691-12280-9 $67.50 | £46.95

Birds of East Asia China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Russia Mark Brazil “Finally. The first single-volume guide for eastern Asia, and it’s exquisitely illustrated.” —Matt Mendenhall, Birder’s World 2009. 528 pages. 234 color plates. 967 maps. 6 x 8. Pa: 978-0-691-13926-5 $39.95 | £27.95 Cl: 978-0-691-13925-8 $79.50 | £55.00 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Second Edition

Mammals of North America Roland W. Kays & Don E. Wilson

Winner of the 2006 National Outdoor Book Award, Best Nature Guidebook

Caterpillars of Eastern North America A Guide to Identification and Natural History David L. Wagner “A lusciously photographed book generally regarded as the most comprehensive field guide ever to caterpillars.” —Andy Newman, New York Times 2005. 512 pages. 850 color photos. 12 line illus. 5 x 8. Pa: 978-0-691-12144-4 $29.95 | £20.95

Praise for the first edition: “Sets new standards in field guides. A must for any biological traveller to the US or Canada, as well as for residents.” —Adrian Barnett, New Scientist 2009. 248 pages. 112 color illus. 102 line illus. 460 maps. 5 x 8. Pa: 978-0-691-14092-6 $19.95 | £13.95 Cl: 978-0-691-14278-4 $45.00 | £30.95

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Raptors of the World James Ferguson-Lees & David A. Christie Illustrated by Kim Franklin, David Mead, Philip Burton & Alan Harris

WorldTwitch 2003 Best Bird Book—South America

Birds of Chile Alvaro Jaramillo Illustrated by Peter Burke & David Beadle

2006. 320 pages. 118 color plates. 320 maps. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-12684-5 $32.95 | £22.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union


Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters of the World

Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Derek Onley & Paul Scofield

Steven Latta, Christopher Rimmer, Allan Keith, James Wiley, Herbert Raffaele, Kent McFarland & Eladio Fernandez


2006. 384 pages. 57 color plates. 2 line illus. 248 maps. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-11891-8 $35.00 | £24.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

One of Choice’s Outstanding Academic Titles for 2005

Sharks of the World Leonard Compagno, Marc Dando & Sarah Fowler 2005. 480 pages. 128 color plates. 500 line illus. 500 maps. 5 x 7. Pa: 978-0-691-12072-0 $29.95 For sale only in the U.S. and Canada

WorldTwitch 2003 Best Bird Book—West Indies

Birds of the West Indies Herbert Raffaele James Wiley, Orlando Garrido, Allan Keith & Janis Raffaele Primary illustrations by Tracy Pedersen & Kristin Williams With additional illustrations by Don Radovich, Cynthie Fisher & Bart Rulon 2003. 216 pages. 93 color plates. 181 color maps. 2 line illus. 5 x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-11319-7 $24.95 | £16.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union


Birds of India

Palms of Southern Asia

Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp & Tim Inskipp With the collaboration of Sarath Kotagama & Shahid Ali Illustrated by Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Gerald Driessens, Carl D’Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Craig Robson, Jan Wilczur & Tim Worfolk

Andrew Henderson

2000. 384 pages. 153 color plates. 1,270 maps. 5 x 8. Pa: 978-0-691-04910-6 $35.00 | £24.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Mammals of India Vivek Menon 2009. 208 pages. 350 color illus. 85 color maps. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-14067-4 $35.00 | £24.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

WorldTwitch 2002 Best Bird Book—Asia

Published in association with the New York Botanical Garden 2009. 264 pages. 256 color illus. 16 line illus. 336 maps. 6 x 9. Cl: 978-0-691-13449-9 $90.00 | £62.00

WorldTwitch 2001 Best Bird Book—Africa

Birds of East Africa Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi Terry Stevenson & John Fanshawe 2006. 640 pages. 287 color plates. 1,388 maps. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-12665-4 $35.00 | £24.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Second Edition

Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds Paul J. Baicich & Colin J. O. Harrison 2005. 416 pages. 64 color plates. 600+ color illus. 100 b/w illus. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-12295-3 $29.95 | £20.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Birds of Thailand Craig Robson Illustrated by Richard Allen, Tim Worfolk, Stephen Message, Jan Wilczur, Clive Byers, Mike Langman, Ian Lewington, Christopher Schmidt, Andrew Mackay, John Cox, Anthony Disley, Hilary Burn, Daniel Cole & Martin Elliot 2002. 272 pages. 128 color plates. 950+ maps. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-00701-4 $35.00 | £24.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

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Nightjars, Potoos, Frogmouths, Oilbird, and Owlet-nightjars of the World Nigel Cleere “This will be the world’s go-to reference book for all things nightjar.” —Idaho Birding Blog “The best bird book I’ve seen all year. . . . This book is a comprehensive photographic guide (check out the crazy variations these birds come in), but also gives information about this poorly understood group of birds in an easy to read fashion. . . .This book will appeal to hardcore and intermediate birders alike because this is a fascinating family of birds to study and the photos are incredible.” —Sharon Stiteler, Birdchick.com This is the ultimate identification guide to the nightjars, potoos, frogmouths, Oilbird, and owletnightjars of the world. Covering all 135 known species of these elusive and cryptically plumaged birds, this illustrated guide features more than 580 superb color photographs depicting every species and many subspecies, including numerous images never before published. Nigel Cleere is an ornithologist and expert on nightjars and related species. 2010. 464 pages. 580+ color photos. 135 color maps. 7 x 10. Cl: 978-0-691-14857-1 $45.00 | £30.95 Not for sale in the European Union

A Wildlife Guide to Chile Continental Chile, Chilean Antarctica, Easter Island, Juan Fernández Archipelago Sharon Chester “Naturalists everywhere will recognize Chester’s dedication to this project; travelers to Chile will simply gush with appreciation.” —Edward S. Brinkley, editor-in-chief, North American Birds 2008. 400 pages. 120 color plates. 21 maps. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-12976-1 $19.95 | £13.95 Cl: 978-0-691-12975-4 $46.95 | £32.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

A Guide to the Mammals of Southeast Asia Charles M. Francis Illustrated by Priscilla Barrett, Robin Budden, John Cox, Sandra Doyle, Brin Edwards, Ray Hutchings, William Oliver, Guy Troughton & Lyn Wells “[A]n important reference.” —Wildlife Activist 2008. 392 pages. 72 color plates. 74 line illus. 422 maps. 6 x 9. Cl: 978-0-691-13551-9 $55.00 | £37.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

A Guide to the Mammals of China Edited by Andrew T. Smith & Yan Xie And Robert S. Hoffmann, Darrin Lunde, John MacKinnon, Don E. Wilson & W. Chris Wozencraft Illustrated by Federico Gemma “[T]he gold standard.” —Richard B. Harris, Journal of Mammology 2008. 576 pages. 83 color illus. 572 maps. 6 x 9. Cl: 978-0-691-09984-2 $60.00 | £41.95

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Shorebirds of North America, Europe, and Asia A Guide to Field Identification Stephen Message & Don Taylor “This is a handsome group of birds and the book’s fine illustrations allow you to get to know these beauties better.” —Jim Williams, Minneapolis Star Tribune 2006. 240 pages. 80 color plates. 45 maps. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-12672-2 $35.00 | £24.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

WorldTwitch 2001 Best Bird Families Book

Thrushes Peter Clement Illustrated by Ren Hathway With additional illustrations by Clive Byers & Jan Wilczur “This is a significant contribution to the fields of birding and ornithology.” —Alvaro Jaramillo, author of New World Blackbirds 2001. 424 pages. 60 color plates. 36 line illus. 160 maps. 6 x 9. Cl: 978-0-691-08852-5 $80.00 | £55.00 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

WorldTwitch 2002 Best Bird Families Book

Pheasants, Partridges, and Grouse A Guide to the Pheasants, Partridges, Quails, Grouse, Guineafowl, Buttonquails, and Sandgrouse of the World Steve Madge & Phil McGowan With Guy M. Kirwan “This long-awaited book seems destined to be the authoritative work for years to come on this large and diverse group.” —Pamela C. Rasmussen, Division of Birds, Smithsonian Institution 2002. 480 pages. 72 color plates. 250 color maps. 6 x 9. Cl: 978-0-691-08908-9 $80.00 | £55.00 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Crows and Jays Steve Madge & Hilary Burn “All birders who live in or travel to corvid-rich areas and all those who hold a fascination for corvids will want to own this excellent guide.” —Birding 2001. 216 pages. 30 color plates. 120 color maps. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-08883-9 $49.95 | £34.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

New World Blackbirds The Icterids Alvaro Jaramillo & Peter Burke 1999. 432 pages. 39 color plates. 25 line drawings. 103 maps. 6 x 9. Cl: 978-0-691-00680-2 $87.50 | £61.00 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union


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princeton illustrated checklists series features include: • The most up-to-date and comprehensive checklists to over 3,000 species across much of Africa, South America, and Antarctica, about a third of the world total • Color plates illustrating all species, with subspecies and variations included for many • Text opposite the plates concisely describes each bird’s physical features, behavior, habitat, and voice • Female or juvenile shown for many species in addition to adult male • Shaded maps showing range and frequency of each species

New

Birds of the West Indies Written and illustrated by Norman Arlott The West Indies, stretching from Grand Bahama in the north to Grenada in the south, is home to more than 550 bird species. Birds of the West Indies is the complete guide for identifying all of the diverse birds in these island territories. The guide’s 80 vivid color plates are accompanied by succinct text focusing on key field-identification characteristics, and distribution maps for all species are conveniently located at the back of the guide for handy reference. Birds of the West Indies is the perfect companion for birders, wildlife enthusiasts, and holidayseekers interested in this area of the world. Norman Arlott is one of the world’s leading bird artists. 2010. 240 pages. 80 color plates. 550+ maps. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-14780-2 $24.95 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, the Philippines, and the Caribbean

Also written and illustrated by Norman Arlott

Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan Non-Passerines: Loons to Woodpeckers “A must for the travelling birder.” —BBC Wildlife The two volumes of Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan are the only field guides to illustrate and describe every bird species in the Palearctic. And, for many parts of this region, these books provide the first and only field guides. 2009. 256 pages. 91 color plates. 700 maps. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-13685-1 $29.95 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, and the Philippines

Also written and illustrated by Norman Arlott

Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan Passerines: Tyrant Flycatchers to Buntings “Altogether a most welcome addition to the field literature of the birds found in this vast region.” —Charles E. Keller, Indiana Audubon Quarterly 2007. 240 pages. 80 color plates. 706 maps. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-13372-0 $29.95 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, and the Philippines


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Birds of Southern Africa

Also written and illustrated by Ber van Perlo

Written and illustrated by Ber van Perlo Praise for Princeton’s previous edition:

Birds of Mexico and Central America “A must for all birdwatchers visiting the region.” —Charles E. Keller, Indiana Audubon Quarterly

“If you are headed to southern Africa for the first time, you can put this in your pocket and take it into the field, and it will give you an excellent overview.” —Stuart Keith, Birding

2006. 336 pages. 98 color plates. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-12070-6 $29.95 | £20.95 For sale only in North America and the Philippines

2009. 320 pages. 84 color plates. 1,308 maps. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-14169-5 $29.95 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, and the Philippines

Birds of South America Non-Passerines: Rheas to Woodpeckers Francisco Erize, Jorge R. Rodriguez Mata & Maurice Rumboll

Also written and illustrated by Ber van Perlo Updated Edition

Birds of Eastern Africa

“Anyone with a strong interest in the birds of South America should have this book.” —Frederic H. Brock, Wildlife Activist

Praise for Princeton’s previous edition: “[T]his handy volume is certain to become as essential as binoculars.” —David Tomlinson, New Scientist 2009. 304 pages. 96 color plates. 1,486 maps. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-14170-1 $29.95 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, and the Philippines

Also written and illustrated by Ber van Perlo WorldTwitch 2003 Best Bird Book—Africa

Birds of Western and Central Africa

2006. 376 pages. 156 color plates. 1,270+ maps. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-12688-3 $29.95 | £20.95 For sale only in North America and the Philippines

Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica Martín R. de la Peña & Maurice Rumboll Illustrated by Gustavo Carrizo, Aldo A. Chiappe, Luis Huber & Jorge R. Mata 2001. 304 pages. 97 color plates. Over 1,000 maps. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-09035-1 $29.95 | £20.95 For sale only in North America and the Philippines

2003. 384 pages. 109 color plates. 1,500+ color maps. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-00714-4 $29.95 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, and the Philippines


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One of the “Year’s Best Gardening Books” for 2009, Washington Post

Birds of North America The Photographic Guides Paul Sterry & Brian E. Small “Whether you are a birding fanatic or someone who enjoys looking in their backyard to see what shows up, there is a new bird guide that will fill your need. . . . With great photos of more than 500 species, this is a wonderful photographic guide making identification of birds that much easier.” —Ken Moran, New York Post “Informative and accessible text, up-to-date maps, and stunning color photographs. Images have been carefully selected to convey both the sheer beauty and the key identification features of each bird, and many of the photos are larger than those found in most other guides.” —Ornithological Newsletter ”Photos are tack-sharp, and tightly cropped, giving close-up views of each bird.” —Matt Mendenhall, Birder’s World “Stunning. This was the first word that came to mind upon cracking open these new guides. . . . The photography alone is worth owning both Eastern and Western editions. Even so, the accompanying text is fantastic too.” —Eddie Callaway, Birdfreak.com Birds of Eastern North America 2009. 336 pages. 1,118 color photos. 405 maps. 5 ½ x 8. Pa: 978-0-691-13426-0 $18.95 | £12.95 Cl: 978-0-691-13425-3 $45.00 | £30.95 Birds of Western North America

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Jamaica Ann Haynes-Sutton, Audrey Downer, Robert Sutton & Yves-Jacques Rey-Millet “A comprehensive guide to the birds of this important Caribbean Island. . . . [I]deal for anyone holidaying or visiting Jamaica and can also be used as the main guide for more determined birders.” —British Trust for Ornithology Newsletter “This attractive book, produced by eminently qualified authors Haynes-Sutton, Downer, and Sutton beautifully illustrates the birds of Jamaica.” —Choice 2010. 304 pages. 650 color photos. 220 maps. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-14391-0 $29.95 | £20.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Shorebirds of North America, Europe, and Asia A Photographic Guide Richard Chandler “An excellent addition to any shorebirder’s library. . . . The magic of Shorebirds of North America, Europe, and Asia lies in how the procession of northern hemisphere shorebirds plays out, a continuum that blends American into European into Asian species until at last one understands the bigger picture of birds of the shore.” —10,000 Birds.com 2009. 448 pages. 850+ color photos. 134 color maps. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-14281-4 $35.00 | £24.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

2009. 416 pages. 1,341 color photos. 449 maps. 5 ½ x 8. Pa: 978-0-691-13428-4 $18.95 | £12.95 Cl: 978-0-691-13427-7 $45.00 | £30.95


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WorldTwitch 2001 Best Bird Book—North America

Hummingbirds of North America The Photographic Guide Steve Howell This book is the first ever, comprehensive photographic guide to the identification of all twenty-four species of hummingbirds to be seen as breeders or vagrants in North America. 2001. 232 pages. 200 color photos. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-11603-7 $29.95 | £20.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

A Photographic Guide to North American Raptors Brian K. Wheeler & William S. Clark “No one is better at the variabilities of raptor identification than this team of two. . . . If you take your hawk-watching seriously, buy it.” —Charles E. Keller, Indiana Audubon Quarterly 2003. 198 pages. 6 x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-11644-0 $28.95 | £19.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

With a foreword by David A. Sibley

Hawks from Every Angle

A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic Canada to Cape Cod J. Duane Sept “A worthwhile addition to the library of anyone who is interested in marine life or who spends time walking shorelines. I’d buy it for the high quality photographs alone!” —Wayne R. Petersen, author of Birds of New England and Birds of Massachusetts 2008. 224 pages. 300 color photos. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-13319-5 $19.95 | £13.95

Tanagers, Cardinals, and Finches of the United States and Canada The Photographic Guide David Beadle & J. D. Rising 2006. 208 pages. 200 color plates. 3 halftones. 1 line illus. 44 maps. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-11858-1 $29.95 | £20.95

Also by David Beadle & James Rising

Sparrows of the United States and Canada The Photographic Guide

How to Identify Raptors In Flight Jerry Liguori

2001. 336 pages. 350 color photos. 60 maps. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-11747-8 $29.95 | £20.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

“This field guide is a must for identifying hawks in flight.” —Biology Digest

also available

2005. 144 pages. 339 color photos. 32 b/w photos. 2 maps. 7 ½ x 9 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-11825-3 $19.95 | £13.95

Forthcoming

Hawks at a Distance Identification of Migrant Raptors Jerry Liguori See page 4 for details.

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Forthcoming Paperback

Also by Mark O’Shea

One of Booklist’s Top 10 Sci-Tech Books of 2007


Boas and Pythons of the World Mark O’Shea “Well-known species and their more obscure cousins are all magnificently illustrated with beautiful color photos, with short write-ups of their life histories, range, size, prey, and other natural history. This excellent book is highly recommended.” —Booklist

Venomous Snakes of the World “Poisonous snakes have been part of human legends—and nightmares—since the beginning of time. O’Shea, a reptile expert and television host, brings to life the world of serpents from around the word [with] hundreds of stunning, often rare, photographs.” —Globe and Mail

Mark O’Shea, curator of reptiles at West Midland Safari Park (U.K.), has participated in more than sixty fieldwork and filming exhibitions, traveling to every continent except Antarctica.

“O’Shea has produced a compendium of more than 170 venomous snakes, along with their markings, geographical distribution, maximum length, venom, prey, and similar species.” —Library Journal

June 2011. 160 pages. 155 color illus. 2 maps. 7 ½ x 9 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-15015-4 $19.95 | £13.95 Cl: 978-0-691-13100-9 $29.95 | £20.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

June 2011. 160 pages. 150 color illus. 7 ½ x 9 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-15023-9 $19.95 | £13.95 Cl: 978-0-691-12436-0 $29.95 | £20.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

also available Forthcoming

Forthcoming

The Birds of New Jersey

Frogs and Toads of the World

Status and Distribution William J. Boyle, Jr. Kevin T. Karlson, photographic editor

Chris Mattison

See page 8 for details.

See page 10 for details.

Tenth Anniversary Edition

Galapagos Forthcoming

Antarctic Wildlife A Visitor’s Guide James Lowen See page 9 for details.

Islands Born of Fire Tui De Roy “De Roy captures the ethereal, haunting quality of the islands with their cold seas and burning rocks.” —Ocean Realm 2010. 168 pages. 245 color illus. 1 map. 12 x 9. Cl: 978-0-691-14637-9 $29.95 For sale only in the U.S. and Canada

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Winner of the 2010 Best Interior Design, International Book Awards Finalist, 2010 Best Cover Design, International Book Awards

Trogons A Natural History of the Trogonidae Joseph M. Forshaw Illustrated by Albert Earl Gilbert “I cannot imagine a more impressive way of presenting some of the most beautiful and impressive birds in the world.” —Eric Salzman, Winging It 2009. 304 pages. 75 color illus. 10 line illus. 11 x 16. Cl: 978-0-691-14158-9 $150.00 | £103.00 Not for sale in the European Union

The Princeton Encyclopedia of Mammals Edited by David W. Macdonald “Packed with photos, illustrations, and lively text that comfortably bridges the gap between a child’s reference tool and a doctoral thesis.” —Scott Kirkwood, National Parks Magazine 2009. 976 pages. 1,529 color illus. 163 line illus. 172 color maps. 8 x 10. Pa: 978-0-691-14069-8 $45.00 For sale only in the U.S and Canada

The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds Edited by Christopher Perrins

All about Birds A Short Illustrated History of Ornithology Valérie Chansigaud “What a treat! In a concise, beautifully illustrated 239 pages, Valerie Chansigaud offers a history lesson on the study of birds.” —Birder’s World 2010. 240 pages. 250 color illus. 6 x 9. Cl: 978-0-691-14519-8 $29.95 | £20.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Winner of the 2009 National Outdoor Book Award, Design and Artistic Merit

Lars Jonsson’s Birds Paintings from a Near Horizon Lars Jonsson “[A] delightful surprise and an enjoyable read.” —Robert Hoopes, Wildlife Activist 2009. 192 pages. 150 color illus. 10 x 12. Cl: 978-0-691-14151-0 $55.00 | £37.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Birdscapes Birds in Our Imagination and Experience Jeremy Mynott “An absolutely fascinating book, exhaustively researched, beautifully written, both learned and humorous, and endlessly stimulating.” —Birding World

“The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds is everything one might want in a reference book.” —Teresa Scollon, Foreword Magazine

2009. 392 pages. 8 color illus. 32 halftones. 25 line illus. 6 x 9. Cl: 978-0-691-13539-7 $29.95 | £20.95

2009. 656 pages. 1,186 color illus. 140 line illus. 182 color maps. 8 x 10. Pa: 978-0-691-14070-4 $35.00 For sale only in the U.S. and Canada

100 North American Birds at Risk Jeffrey V. Wells

Birder’s Conservation Handbook

2007. 464 pages. 100 line illus. 100 maps. 7 x 10. Pa: 978-0-691-12323-3 $35.00 | £24.95

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Wildlife of the Galápagos Julian Fitter, Daniel Fitter & David Hosking “[Today] you’ll find more than a dozen recent field guides to the wildlife of this most famous of archipelagos. But of the general guides, Wildlife of the Galápagos is by far the most complete and convenient. Well-organized, nicely illustrated and clearly written, it manages the delicate balance between breadth and depth, while covering all major groups of both land and marine animals and plants.” —Adrian Barnett, New Scientist 2002. 256 pages. 400 color illus. 4 ½ x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-10295-5 $19.95 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, and the Philippines

The Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals Jonathan Kingdon “Jonathan Kingdon loves biology and art. This felicitous combo delivers a delightful book. . . . His knowledge is impressive, and his drawings and paintings wonderful, full of information and character. . . . A great guide, from leaf-plucking gelada to long-eared hedgehog. Take it to any African country.” —Maggie McDonald, New Scientist 2005. 272 pages. 115 color plates. 400 color illus. 250 maps. 5 x 8. Pa: 978-0-691-12239-7 $24.95 | £16.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa Stephen Spawls, Kim Howell & Robert C. Drewes “This is a good book to have if you like reptiles and amphibians and there is a trip to East Africa in your future.” —Wildlife Activist 2006. 240 pages. 230 color plates. 230 maps. 5 x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-12884-9 $24.95 | £16.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

Wildlife of East Africa Martin B. Withers & David Hosking Those looking for a concise yet informative, visually breathtaking yet affordable East African safari need look no further than this spectacular field guide. 2002. 256 pages. 400 color illus. 4 ½ x 7 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-00737-3 $19.95 For sale only in the U.S. and the Philippines

Revised Edition

Coral Reef Fishes Indo-Pacific and Caribbean Ewald Lieske & Robert Myers “An excellent field guide to coral reef fishes anywhere in the world.” —Naturalist 2002. 400 pages. 2,500+ color illus. 4 x 7. Pa: 978-0-691-08995-9 $24.95 For sale only in the U.S., Canada, and the Philippines


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Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America David L. Wagner

WorldTwitch 2005 Best Butterfly Book to Date

Butterflies of the East Coast An Observer’s Guide Rick Cech & Guy Tudor

This lavishly illustrated field guide features more than 800 species of the most common, interesting, beautiful, and important owlet (noctuid) caterpillars found in eastern North America. More than 2,100 color photographs include numerous stunning images and the guide’s introductory sections offer a wealth of information on noctuid natural history, morphology, larval diets, natural enemies, and classification; suggestions for finding and rearing owlet caterpillars; and much more. The 375 full-page species accounts treat similar species, range, phenology, and larval foodplants.

“I recommend this book in the highest terms.” —American Butterflies

David L. Wagner is professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut.

Garden Insects of North America

June 2011. 576 pages. 2,100+ color photos. 8 x 10. Pa: 978-0-691-15042-0 $29.95 | £20.95


The Private Life of Spiders Paul Hillyard “Hillyard is a true spider devotee, and he cheerfully informs us that there is no escape from his subject. . . . The Private Life of Spiders is a stroll through their largely hidden world, highlighting the most spectacular, unusual, and instructive of the eight-legged brethren.” —Tim Flannery, New York Review of Books Paul Hillyard is a leading authority on spiders and a former curator at London’s Natural History Museum. June 2011. 160 pages. 200 color illus. 7 ½ x 9 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-15003-1 $19.95 Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

2007. 360 pages. 878 color illus. 275 maps. 8 ½ x 11. Pa: 978-0-691-09056-6 $32.95 | £22.95 Cl: 978-0-691-09055-9 $58.00 | £39.95

Caterpillars of Eastern North America A Guide to Identification and Natural History David L. Wagner See page 15 for details. Finalist, 2005 Colorado Book Awards, Colorado Endowment for the Humanities

The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Bugs Whitney Cranshaw “If you’ve ever wondered what’s eating your garden besides yourself and the woodchuck, this is the book for you.” —Verlyn Klinkenborg, New York Times Book Review 2004. 672 pages. 265 color plates. 1,400+ color photos. 7 ½ x 10. Pa: 978-0-691-09561-5 $29.95 | £20.95

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Texas and the South- Central United States Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico John C. Abbott “[A] fine book that easily dispels the unfortunate myths that have arisen over this misunderstood group since 15th century Europe.” —Biology Digest 2005. 424 pages. 384 color photos. 32 line illus. 6 tables. 263 maps. 7 ½ x 9. Pa: 978-0-691-11364-7 $39.50 | £27.95

Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West Dennis Paulson See page 15 for details.


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Forthcoming

New

Tropical Ecology

Honeybee Democracy

John Kricher

Thomas D. Seeley

This full-color illustrated textbook offers the first comprehensive introduction to all major aspects of tropical ecology. It explains why the world’s tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species, what factors may contribute to high species richness, how nutrient cycles affect rain forest ecology, and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships among tropics flora and fauna.

“Honeybee Democracy is a wonderful book, beautifully written and illustrated, about humanity’s greatest friend among the insects. The honeybee is important not only for its role in agriculture but for what it has taught us concerning the fundamental nature of complex social organization. Seeley, its leading authority, here presents it to a broad readership, with scientific exactitude written in lyrical prose.” —Edward O. Wilson, coauthor of The Superorganism

John Kricher is professor of biology at Wheaton College in Massachusetts. April 2011. 704 pages. 661 color illus. 10 line illus. 8 x 10. Cl: 978-0-691-11513-9 $85.00 | £59.00

Forthcoming Paperback 25th anniversary edition

With a new foreword by Dale Jamieson

Respect for Nature A Theory of Environmental Ethics Paul W. Taylor “When it first appeared, Respect for Nature was at once recognized for the important, groundbreaking work it was. It was deservedly a major influence in the then-newly developing field of environmental ethics. Time has only confirmed this first opinion and it is good to have the book back before us.” —Michael Ruse, editor of Philosophy after Darwin Paul W. Taylor is professor emeritus of philosophy at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. May 2011. 360 pages. 5 ½ x 8 ½. Pa: 978-0-691-15024-6 $24.95 | £16.95

Thomas D. Seeley is professor of biology at Cornell University and a passionate beekeeper. 2010. 280 pages. 30 color illus. 30 halftones. 26 line illus. 1 table. 8 x 9. Cl: 978-0-691-14721-5 $29.95 | £20.95


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