The 2nd Edition of the Field Guide to the Birds of Colombia

Featuring 4,500 color illustrations.

The 2nd Edition features a brand new mammal identification section.

September 18, 2014

On September 8, 2014, Rainforest Trust’s Colombian partner ProAves published the second edition of its Field Guide to the Birds of Colombia. The updated edition is almost twice as large as the 2010 original edition and contains many new illustrations. This edition also features a foreword by Rainforest Trust’s CEO, Dr. Paul Salaman.

The book’s added features make it the most comprehensive field guide to Colombia’s birds to-date. It boasts 4,500 color illustrations, almost 2,000 color range maps, a new mammal identification section, and a guide to the top birding sites in Colombia.

The first edition, published in 2010, was followed by a Spanish version (Guia de Campo de Las Aves de Colombia) the following year. Both versions have proved innovative tools to help scientists and enthusiasts alike navigate the complexities of Colombia’s rich bird life.

This improved second edition has been fully updated, expanded, and almost entirely re-illustrated by co-authors, Miles McMullan and Thomas Donegan. Despite having been significantly improved, the book ‘s primary purpose as a compact and easily accessible pocket guide remains the same.

The new field guide is being sold by Conservation Allies, with all proceeds going to Rainforest Trust. The field guide is now available for purchase through the Conservation Allies Amazon store.