Galápagos Islands (Ecuador)
A Guide to the Birds
of the Galápagos Islands by Isabel Castro and Antonia Phillips. Recommended
retail price $28.95, our price $26.
Popular mythology still has it that the Galápagos Islands were responsible
for Charles Darwin’s eureka moment. In reality Darwin was so disinterested in
the finches that now bear his name that he didn’t even bother to label which
island they came from. But the Galápagos Islands host one of the most
extraordinary wildlife adventures the planet has to offer and this guide is
indispensable if you are planning a visit.
A Guide to the Birds of the Galápagos Islands covers every species
to have been recorded within the archipelago, including accidentals and vagrants.
Twenty eight color plates illustrate the species, while four additional color
plates show the key island habitats, with typical bird species for each also
depicted. Evocative line drawings, often showing interesting aspects of bird
behavior, complement a concise, accessible and informative text.
Armed with this guide, all visitors, expert or otherwise, will be able to identify
and appreciate any species within this unique avifauna. Hard cover, 144 pages.
Ecology and Evolution
of Darwin’s Finches by Peter Grant. Recommended retail price $22.95. $20.
Peter Grant’s name is synonymous with finches and the Galápagos Islands.
He is famous in biological circles for having quantified micro-evolution in
these birds on a seasonal basis. Darwin’s Finches is a must read for
anyone teaching, researching or interested in evolution. In paperback this book
is remarkable value. Soft cover, 492 pages.
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Islands by Rob Rachowiecki. Published by Lonely Planet Publications. ISBN
0-86442-761-1. Recommended retail price $19.99.
Whether you want to venture to volcanoes, jaunt through the jungle or gallivant
(the back cover lurb spelled this 'galavant") through the Galápagos,
this essential guide has all the know-how you'll need for your journey to the
center of the earth.
The text includes all the usual Lonely Planet Guide detail including:
¨ 32
page full-color guide to the wildlife of the Galápagos
¨ Detailed
coverage of conservation issues, ecotourism and wildlife watching opportunities
¨ Food
and budget accommodation options for all budgets
¨ Tips
on adventurous ways to get around, from rooftop train rides to dugout canoe
trips
¨ More
than 50 detailed maps and a practical Latin American Spanish language section
Soft cover, 528 pages. Published in 2001.
Ever dream you'd trip over a tortoise or blunder into a booby? This innovative guide will help you to identify and understand the Galapagos Islands' uniquely tame wildlife.
'The perfect companion for the traveller and ecotourist alike.' - Bangkok Post
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Soft cover, 152 pages. Published in 2005.
Wildlife of the Galápagos by Julian Fitter, Daniel Fitter and David Hosking. ISBN 0691102953. Published by Princeton University Press. Recommended retail price $19.95.
Soft cover, 254 pages. Published in 2000.
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Fishes of the Tropical Eastern Pacific by Gerald Allen and Ross Robertson
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