A spectacular photographic guide to the birds and biodiversity of the tropical Andes

Spanning much of the western part of South America, the Andes are home to some of the world’s most magnificent birds, from exquisite hummingbirds to fabulous flamingos. This beautifully illustrated large-format book celebrates the splendor and extraordinary diversity of Andean birds and the habitats they depend on. It draws on the latest findings from the field and sheds light on the lush alpine and forested terrains that make this avifauna so rich and plentiful. With illuminating essays that share invaluable perspectives from some of the region’s leading bird conservationists, Birds of the Tropical Andes takes readers from the Pacific coast to the jungles of the Amazon, crossing peaks and high plains in search of spectacular birdlife.

• Lavishly illustrated with a wealth of photographs
• Tours the vast array of habitats that comprise the Andean mountains
• Covers every major ecosystem and its abundant birdlife
• Profiles representative species, including the rarest and most sought after
• Discusses the region’s unique geology and Indigenous culture
• A must for birders, ecotravelers, and armchair naturalists

"This large format book comes as close to sensory overload as one might imagine. The pictures are simply that good! You are as close to experiencing the birds as you can possibly be, without actually being there. . . . This work is destined to become a classic."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
"The most sumptuous, gasp-evoking photographs."---Bo Beolens, Fatbirder
"[This book] deserves to be another award winner."---Keith Betton, Birdwatch Magazine
"Among the best of today's [wildlife] photographers is Owen Deutsch, who has compiled an astonishing selection of images."---David Callahan, BirdLife Magazine
"It should occupy the bookshelf of any birder or bird photographer, regardless of their connection to the region. Because that connection will be indelibly formed upon reading the book."---Dominic García-Hall, American Birding Association

Owen Deutsch is an acclaimed wildlife photographer and the author of Bringing Back the Birds: Exploring Migration and Preserving Birdscapes throughout the Americas. Michael J. Parr is president of American Bird Conservancy and the author of several books, including The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation.