The definitive field guide to the rich avifauna of Ecuador. This comprehensive yet portable guide to the birds of mainland Ecuador is a valuable resource for anyone exploring the mountains, forests and wetlands of this incredibly bird-rich country. It covers every species and most subspecies recorded in Ecuador, including migrants and vagrants, with accurate and up-to-date distribution maps.The species text provides an overview of the species' identification, voice, habits, habitats, range, distribution and status.More than 1,630 species are illustrated, across 291 plates, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference.With thousands of illustrations allied with concise text and accurate distribution information, this book is an indispensable guide to bird identification in Ecuador.It is an essential backpack addition for any visiting birdwatcher.