Cotingas and Manakins

by Guy M. Kirwan and Graeme Green

The New World tropics are home to the richest avifauna on the planet, with more than 4,000 species, many of them endemic. Two groups found exclusively in this region are the cotingas and the manakins. Few other families of birds have such widespread appeal. They are much sought after by birders for their colorful displays, unusual plumages, and, in some cases, great rarity. Their natural history and behavior offer fascinating case studies for evolutionary...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691153523
• ISBN13: 9780691153520
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 7.0" x 9.4"