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[rt014c5788]

I shall be on a cruise ship calling at Recife, Salvador, and Rio De Janeiro on 3 separate days in early December. Does anyone know of a field guide that covers the East Coast. One that doesn't cost an arm or a leg, or needs a wheelbarrow to move it around. There is no way I shall be returning to this part of the world. So far, I'm not having much luck. Is this coastal area of Brazil neglected, birdwise ?. I would be grateful for any info received. Ray Thorneycroft

 

[johnraven]

Have a look at the thread in the Brazil specific information wanted section. There's a thread started by me on books with good info.

 

[Aracari]

There's a great field guide coming up in october that will cover that area. Check www.avisbrasilis.com.br for more details.

 

[lewis20126]

Ray

I've never birded at sea in that region but do look out for the Trinidade Petrel that breeds offshore NE from the Brazilian mainland, a rare endemic.

Good birding, Alan

 

[jocateme]

Aracari is right. A field guide by Sigrist & Brettas which covers all eastern and central Brazil (that would include, roughly speaking, all Brazilian territory but Amazon, but check the map in the link given below) is to be published in October, if with no delay. I think you would find it very useful, since it is pocket-sized, points out all the main field marks, and the drawings are quite reliable. I think you will have enough time to get it before your cruise. Try to pre-purchase as soon as possible, there was a good discount if you did so (don't know if it still is on).

http://www.avisbrasilis.com.br/descricao_guiadecampo.asp

 

[rt014c5788]

Aracari is right. A field guide by Sigrist & Brettas which covers all eastern and central Brazil (that would include, roughly speaking, all Brazilian territory but Amazon, but check the map in the link given below) is to be published in October, if with no delay. I think you would find it very useful, since it is pocket-sized, points out all the main field marks, and the drawings are quite reliable. I think you will have enough time to get it before your cruise. Try to pre-purchase as soon as possible, there was a good discount if you did so (don't know if it still is on).

http://www.avisbrasilis.com.br/descricao_guiadecampo.asp

Thank you for your advice. I have purchased, "All the Birds of Brazil" The pictures may not be great, but the info and the distibution maps should be enough for me. As long as I can identify the common birds. Thanks again

 

[rt014c5788]

Aracari is right. A field guide by Sigrist & Brettas which covers all eastern and central Brazil (that would include, roughly speaking, all Brazilian territory but Amazon, but check the map in the link given below) is to be published in October, if with no delay. I think you would find it very useful, since it is pocket-sized, points out all the main field marks, and the drawings are quite reliable. I think you will have enough time to get it before your cruise. Try to pre-purchase as soon as possible, there was a good discount if you did so (don't know if it still is on).

http://www.avisbrasilis.com.br/descricao_guiadecampo.asp

Thank you for your advice. I have purchased "All the Birds of Brazil" Deodato Souza. While the pictures may leave alot to be desired, together with the information and the distribution maps, it should enable me to identify the common birds. I shall be along the east coast for five days. Ray Thorneycroft.