elduderino260
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Hey all,
I am traveling to Chiapas this summer to do research for my MS. Despite that taking up most of my time, I would like to do some birding while I am down there. I am wondering if anyone has had any experiences with the field guides that are out there for Mexican birds.
I have the Garrigues book for Costa Rica, and was very pleased with its size, layout, and images. I was particularly pleased with the range maps directly next to the images of the respective birds.
However, each of the guides for Mexico seem to have some sort of problem. This one seems to be poorly organized. The Peterson guide is incomplete. The Princeton Illustrated edition does not have the maps next to the birds and has small pictures. The Howell book is huge and also does not have the maps next to the bird images. Finally, the Collins book is quite expensive. Any suggestions or preferences here?
I am traveling to Chiapas this summer to do research for my MS. Despite that taking up most of my time, I would like to do some birding while I am down there. I am wondering if anyone has had any experiences with the field guides that are out there for Mexican birds.
I have the Garrigues book for Costa Rica, and was very pleased with its size, layout, and images. I was particularly pleased with the range maps directly next to the images of the respective birds.
However, each of the guides for Mexico seem to have some sort of problem. This one seems to be poorly organized. The Peterson guide is incomplete. The Princeton Illustrated edition does not have the maps next to the birds and has small pictures. The Howell book is huge and also does not have the maps next to the bird images. Finally, the Collins book is quite expensive. Any suggestions or preferences here?