Western Ecuador is famed for its astonishingly diverse birdlife, from colorful hummingbirds and outrageous toucans to more difficult groups like raptors, flycatchers, and ovenbirds. Here is the ultimate photographic guide to the spectacular birds of this region. Featuring nearly 1,500 stunning color photos of 946 species, this richly detailed and t "[The guide has] excellent photos that are detailed and informative. Virtually every one shows the salient features in good light and the reader can actually use them to study and identify the birds. The plates illustrate almost 1000 species in total via 1500 photographs that are well organized. . . . Incredible."