{"title":"International Books","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlanning a trip to see some exotic birds? Check out our selection of international birding books!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birds-of-southern-africa-princeton-field-guide-1","title":"Birds of Southern Africa, 4th Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Princeton Field Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirds of Southern Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e continues to be the best and most authoritative guide to the bird species of this remarkable region. This fully revised edition covers all birds found in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and southern Mozambique. The 213 dazzling color plates depict more than 950 species and are accompanied by more than 950 color maps and detailed facing text.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis edition includes new identification information on behavior and habitat, updated taxonomy, additional artwork, improved raptor and wader plates with flight images for each species, up-to-date distribution maps reflecting resident and migrant species, and calendar bars indicating occurrence throughout the year and breeding months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company \u0026 Publisher Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45075731775800,"sku":"9780691152257","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/6034\/0807\/files\/41Y3FNscD8L._SY291_BO1_204_203_200_QL40_FMwebp.webp?v=1750609637"},{"product_id":"birds-of-mexico-cen-america","title":"Birds of Mexico \u0026 Cen America","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirds of Mexico and Central America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is the only field guide to illustrate and describe every species of bird in Central America from Mexico to Panama, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Written and illustrated by Ber van Perlo, this handsome work covers more than 1,500 species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation on key identification features, habitats, songs, and calls is included as are distribution maps showing each species' location and prevalence. Enhanced with ninety-eight color plates, the book provides illustrations of all plumages for the adult males and females as well as the juveniles of each species. Illustrations appear opposite their relevant text for quick and easy reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComprehensive and highly portable, this guide is a must for any birdwatcher visiting the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Publisher Services Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45075805798712,"sku":"9780691120706","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/6034\/0807\/files\/71fE9iVxtWL._SL1500.jpg?v=1750609535"},{"product_id":"raptors-of-mexico-cent-americ","title":"Raptors of Mexico \u0026 Central America","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe essential field guide to the raptors of Mexico and Central America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRaptors are among the most challenging birds to identify in the field due to their bewildering variability of plumage, flight silhouettes, and behavior. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRaptors of Mexico and Central America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is the first illustrated guide to the region's 69 species of raptors, including vagrants. It features 32 stunning color plates and 213 color photos, and a distribution map for each regularly occurring species. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, age-related plumages, status and distribution, subspecies, molt, habitats, behaviors, potential confusion species, and more.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRaptors of Mexico and Central America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is the essential field guide to this difficult bird group and the ideal travel companion for anyone visiting this region of the world.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCovers all 69 species of raptors found in Mexico and Central America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures 32 color plates and hundreds of color photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvides multiple illustrations of each species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepicts and describes variations in plumage by individual, morph, age, and region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescribes behavior, food preferences, hunting strategies, vocalizations, and molt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCovers rare and extralimital species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes distribution maps and flight silhouettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Perseus\/Publishers Group West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45076050542904,"sku":"9780691116495","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/6034\/0807\/files\/71I_7rK_ieL._SL1500.jpg?v=1750609300"},{"product_id":"habitats-of-natural-world","title":"Habitats of the World","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first field guide to all of the world’s major land habitats―richly illustrated and packed with essential information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccurately identifying and understanding habitats in detail is essential to any birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist who wants to get the most out of their experiences in the field. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHabitats of the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is the first field guide to the world’s major land habitats―189 in all. Using the format of a natural history field guide, this compact, accessible, and comprehensive book features concise identification descriptions and is richly illustrated―including more than 650 color photographs of habitats and their wildlife, 150 distribution maps, 200 diagrams, and 150 silhouettes depicting each habitat alongside a human figure, providing an immediate grasp of its look and scale. Each major habitat has an illustrated “climate box” that allows easy comparisons between habitats. Thirty other illustrated boxes present clear explanations of complex phenomena affecting habitats―from plate tectonics and mountain formation to fire regimes and climate change. Requiring no scientific background, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHabitats of the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them, whether in their own backyard or while travelling anywhere in the world.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCovers 189 of the world’s major land habitats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvides all the information you need to quickly and accurately identify and understand habitats anywhere in the world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures concise text, more than 650 color photographs of habitats and their wildlife, an up-to-date distribution map for each habitat, and hundreds of helpful diagrams and illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company \u0026 Publisher Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45076056932664,"sku":"9780691197562","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/6034\/0807\/files\/91da11_HGUS._SL1500_1.jpg?v=1750609292"},{"product_id":"fgt-dumb-birds-of-stupid-world","title":"The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World","description":"\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor: Matt Kracht\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet's face it-all birds are fascinating, wonderful, idiotic jerks-no matter where in the world they reside. Following in the footsteps of the bestselling book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeaturing birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht identifies the dumb birds that manage to live all over the place with snarky, yet accurate, names and humorous, anger-filled drawings.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplete with a matching game, bird descriptor checklist, tips on how to identify a bird (you can tell a lot by looking into a bird's eyes, for example), this profanity-laden book offers a balance of fact and wit that will appeal to hardcore birders and casual bird lovers (and haters) alike.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd a bonus, while the content is humorous, it is practical and useful! \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company \u0026 Publisher Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45076293091640,"sku":"9781797212272","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/6034\/0807\/files\/51SzcTtt20L._SL1114.jpg?v=1750609083"},{"product_id":"birds-of-costa-rica-by-dyer","title":"Birds of Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp\u003eby Dale Dyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epublished 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA state-of-the-art illustrated field guide to the birds of Costa Rica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCosta Rica is among the most popular birding destinations in the world, with a breathtaking diversity of neotropical birdlife and stunningly beautiful habitats ranging from shady mangrove swamps to mist-enshrouded mountaintops and verdant rainforest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBirds of Costa Rica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the essential illustrated pocket guide to this biologically rich country. It covers all regularly occurring bird species found in the region and features facing-page plates and text that make field identification easy. Concise species accounts describe everything from size and distribution to voice, habitat, and status. This compact guide also features progressive taxonomy and a wealth of color range maps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers more than 800 species of birds found in Costa Rica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes more than 200 superb color plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures concise species accounts, facing-page plates and text, and up-to-date range maps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact size and field-friendly layout make it the ideal travel companion for any birder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company \u0026 Publisher Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45431202971960,"sku":"9780691203355","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/6034\/0807\/files\/41gxlsjPpLL._SX326_BO1_204_203_200.jpg?v=1750609010"},{"product_id":"birds-of-europe-3rd-edition-princeton","title":"Birds of Europe, 3rd Edition","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn expanded, comprehensively revised, and completely up-to-date new edition of the leading illustrated field guide to Europe's birds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince it was first published, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirds of Europe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e has established itself as the definitive illustrated field guide to the continent's fascinating birdlife. Now in its third edition, this superb guide has been expanded and brought completely up to date with revised text, illustrations, and maps.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMore than 50 plates are either new or have been completely or partly repainted, and more pages, illustrations, and text have been added for several bird groups, including grouse, loons, raptors, terns, owls, swifts, woodpeckers, swallows, redstarts, tits, finches, and buntings. 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