The definitive photographic field guide to the diverse birdlife of Uruguay. Located in the heart of the pampas, the vast low grasslands of South America, Uruguay is a fantastic destination for birdwatchers. It boasts iconic species such as the Black-winged Stilt, the Dusky-headed Parakeet, the Black Coot with Crests, as well as special pampas species including the Lesser Rhea, the Red-legged Seriema, and the Pampas Meadowlark.

An ideal companion for any nature-loving visitor, "Birds of Uruguay" provides photographic coverage of over 360 species that live in or frequently pass through the country. Each species' concise description includes information on identification, songs and calls, behavior, distribution, and habitat, with each photograph carefully selected to aid recognition. A guide to the best birdwatching locations in Uruguay is also included.

Portable yet authoritative, this is the field guide of choice for birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich corner of South America.