Good Overview!January 15, 2004 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I found the book quite helpful while working in the Peruvian rainforest - it certainly is not complete and you are most likely to encounter other birds, mammals, insects and plants than those pictured in the book - but it gives you an idea of what to expect and what it could be. Biologist or people with a deep interest in species identification should try get a book on birds or mammals or what they are interested in but it is hard to get something at all or something small with lots of good and useful information. Therefore the Ecotraveller's Guide might not be perfect but it's a good help!
Deeply DisappointedNovember 24, 2003 10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I was deeply disappointed with this book. It is split into two sections, the first being an overview of a species which goes into mimimal depth. These overviews just add weight and volume to the book.
The plates and pictures of the wildlife are good, but the book is not comprehensive. Common birds such as the orange cheeked parrot are missing. Another notable exception is the giant condor! I found that I could not rely on this book for species recognition once I discovered that it was not comprehensive.
