{"product_id":"the-birds-of-south-america-volume-1-the-oscine-passerines","title":"The Birds of South America: Volume 1: The Oscine Passerines","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner  Award of Merit in Design  Southern Books Competition  Southeastern Library Association A land of incredible natural resources  the South American continent is rich in plant and animal species. Among birds alone  over 3 100 species are either resident or migrant. Birds are some of South Americas treasures and also one of its most endangered resources. Hence the need for a descriptive record of South American birds that will serve both professional and amateur bird students and encourage conservation of these magnificent species. Although South American birds elicit much popular and scientific interest  they have never been completely or satisfactorily described and cataloged in a single  published source. The Birds of South America  projected to be a four-volume work  thus fills a critical void. Starting from a museum approach  the authors have examined specimens of each subspecies  comparing them visually and trying to discern the patterns in their plumage variation  both intra- and inter-specifically. They take a new look at bird systematics  reassessing relationships in light of new information. Perhaps most important  they combine this review and analysis with extensive field observations to give an accurate  incisive portrait of the birds in nature. At a time when rapid development is devastating millions of acres of tropical habitat in South America  this record of an endangered resource becomes crucial. If the birds and other plants and animals of South America are to be saved  they must first be known and appreciated. The Birds of South America is a major step in that direction. Volume I includes the Jays and Swallows; Wrens  Thrushes  and Allies; Vireos and Wood-warblers; Tanagers  Icterids  and Finches. The remaining volumes of The Birds of South America will be: Volume III: The Nonpasserines (Landbirds) Volume IV: The Nonpasserines (Waterbirds) No release date has been set for the remaining volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44955130495029,"sku":"ByrdShop_0292707568","price":55.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780292707566.jpg?v=1770299109","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-birds-of-south-america-volume-1-the-oscine-passerines","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}