Birding Around the World: A Guide to Observing Birds Everywhere You Travel (Wiley Science Editions) - Softcover

A fascinating glimpse of bird-watching possibilities around the world, in both typical and exotic environments. Full of fun-to-read and beautifully illustrated stories of birding worldwide. Shows where to find familiar and unfamiliar birds on every continent, including the islands, and the oceans. Includes a glossary of birding terms, a checklist of necessary equipment, a short lesson in understanding the Latin names of the species, and an index to reference materials for particular locations and types of birding expeditions.