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OverviewElusive Birds of the Tropical Understory is an arresting visual trip to the unseen corners of the Neotropical forest understory. Edited by John P. Whitelaw, Jeffrey D. Brawn, Henry S. Pollock, and John W. Fitzpatrick, this book combines unique images of tropical birds with inspired essays by leaders in the world of modern ornithology. With one-of-a-kind photos of seldom-documented birds, the authors use photography as a conservation tool. Many of the birds are more often heard than seen-not much is known about some of them, and much of what we do know is found in historical natural history literature, not contemporary accounts. Due to dense vegetation, low light conditions, and the birds' furtive behavior and cryptic coloring, they are notoriously difficult to photograph. Yet, Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory delves deep into the Panamanian forest understory to show why these birds should be included in discussion of the current conservation crisis. What these species lack in bright colors they make up for in distinctive behaviors, subtle plumage patterns, and ongoing mystery. Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory invites and inspires naturalists of all ages to take a closer look at a fascinating assemblage of overlooked birds. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John P. Whitelaw , Jeffrey D. Brawn , Henry S. Pollock , John W. FitzpatrickPublisher: Cornell University Press Imprint: Comstock Publishing Associates Weight: 1.361kg ISBN: 9781501759468ISBN 10: 1501759469 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 15 May 2022 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction, by John W. Fitzpatrick and Jeffrey D. Brawn Challenges to Biodiversity Conservation in Panama, by Samuel Valdés Díaz Portraits in Words and Pictures Ruddy Quail-Dove, by Scott K. Robinson White-tipped Sicklebill, by Christoph Hinkelmann Band-tailed Barbthroat, by Christoph Hinkelmann Green Hermit, by Christoph Hinkelmann Long-billed Hermit, by Jay J. Falk White-whiskered Puffbird, by John P. Whitelaw Golden-olive Woodpecker, by John P. Whitelaw Black-crowned Antshrike, by Corey Tarwater Russet Antshrike, by Phred M. Benham Checker-throated Stipplethroat, by John W. Fitzpatrick White-flanked Antwren, by Scott K. Robinson Chestnut-backed Antbird, by Thomas W. Sherry Bicolored Antbird, by Jeffrey D. Brawn Spotted Antbird, by Jonathan Patrick Kelley Ocellated Antbird, by Henry S. Pollock Black-faced Antthrush, by Henry S. Pollock Black-faced Antthrush, by Henry S. Pollock and Jeffrey D. Brawn Cocoa Woodcreeper, by Jeffrey D. Brawn Plain Xenops, by Phred M. Benham Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner, by Jared D. Wolfe Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher, by Thomas W. Sherry Ants and Ant Followers, by John P. Whitelaw Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher, by Thomas W. Sherry Golden-crowned Spadebill, by John P. Whitelaw and Alexander F. Skutch Flycatcher, by Scott K. Robinson Ochre-bellied Flycatcher, by John W. Fitzpatrick Avian Malaria in the Forest Understory, by Emma I. Young Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant, by John W. Fitzpatrick Eye-ringed Flatbill, by Jared D. Wolfe Olivaceous Flatbill, by Jonathan Patrick Kelley Yellow-breasted Flycatcher, by John P. Whitelaw Southern Bentbill, by Thomas W. Sherry Ectoparasites on Panamanian Birds, by Sergio E. Bermúdez Castillero Mountain Elaenia, by Peter A. Hosner Long-billed Gnatwren, by Jeffrey D. Brawn and Henry S. Pollock Scaly-breasted Wren, by Henry S. Pollock and John P. Whitelaw White-breasted Wood-Wren, by Jeffrey D. Brawn and Henry S. Pollock Gray-breasted Wood-Wren, by Caroline Dingle Song Wren, by Henry S. Pollock Black-faced Solitaire, by K. Greg Murray Hummingbird Tongues: An Ingenious Adaptation, by John P. Whitelaw Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush, by Scott K. Robinson Slate-throated Redstart, by Ronald L. Mumme Rictal Bristles, by John W. Fitzpatrick Blue-black Grosbeak, by Henry S. Pollock Gray-headed Tanager, by Jeffrey D. BrawnReviewsThe beauty of this book is the often larger than life photographs of subtly colored antbirds, wood- creepers, furnariids (''ovenbirds''), hummingbirds, flycatchers, and other birds that, for the average birder, often take considerable effort and luck to see well. * The Wilson Journal of Ornithology * The beauty of this book is the often larger than life photographs of subtly colored antbirds, wood- creepers, furnariids (''ovenbirds''), hummingbirds, flycatchers, and other birds that, for the average birder, often take considerable effort and luck to see well. * The Wilson Journal of Ornithology * Author InformationJohn P. Whitelaw is former Director of Laboratories in a large community general hospital. An accomplished photographer, his interests include still life, bird, and street photography as well as fine art printmaking. Jeffrey D. Brawn is Professor and Stuart L. and Nancy J. Levenick Chair in Sustainability, Natural Resources, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Henry S. Pollock is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. John W. Fitzpatrick is Director Emeritus of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and former Executive Director of the Archbold Biological Station. He is coeditor of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Handbook of Bird Biology, 3rd ed. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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