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Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory is an arresting visual trip to the unseen corners of the Neotropical forest understory. Edited by John P. Whitelaw, Jeffrey D. Brawn, Henry S. Pollock, and John W. Fitzpatrick, this book combines unique images of tropical birds with inspired essays by leaders in the world of modern ornithology.
With one-of-a-kind photos of seldom-documented birds, the authors use photography as a conservation tool. Many of the birds are more often heard than seen—not much is known about some of them, and much of what we do know is found in historical natural history literature, not contemporary accounts. Due to dense vegetation, low light conditions, and the birds' furtive behavior and cryptic coloring, they are notoriously difficult to photograph. Yet, Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory delves deep into the Panamanian forest understory to show why these birds should be included in discussion of the current conservation crisis. What these species lack in bright colors they make up for in distinctive behaviors, subtle plumage patterns, and ongoing mystery.
Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory invites and inspires naturalists of all ages to take a closer look at a fascinating assemblage of overlooked birds.
Contents
Introduction, by John W. Fitzpatrick and Jeffrey D. Brawn
Challenges to Biodiversity Conservation in Panama, by Samuel Valdés Díaz
Portraits in Words and Pictures
Ruddy Quail-Dove, by Scott K. Robinson
White-tipped Sicklebill, by Christoph Hinkelmann
Band-tailed Barbthroat, by Christoph Hinkelmann
Green Hermit, by Christoph Hinkelmann
Long-billed Hermit, by Jay J. Falk
White-whiskered Puffbird, by John P. Whitelaw
Golden-olive Woodpecker, by John P. Whitelaw
Black-crowned Antshrike, by Corey Tarwater
Russet Antshrike, by Phred M. Benham
Checker-throated Stipplethroat, by John W. Fitzpatrick
White-flanked Antwren, by Scott K. Robinson
Chestnut-backed Antbird, by Thomas W. Sherry
Bicolored Antbird, by Jeffrey D. Brawn
Spotted Antbird, by Jonathan Patrick Kelley
Ocellated Antbird, by Henry S. Pollock
Black-faced Antthrush, by Henry S. Pollock
Black-faced Antthrush, by Henry S. Pollock and Jeffrey D. Brawn
Cocoa Woodcreeper, by Jeffrey D. Brawn
Plain Xenops, by Phred M. Benham
Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner, by Jared D. Wolfe
Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher, by Thomas W. Sherry
Ants and Ant Followers, by John P. Whitelaw
Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher, by Thomas W. Sherry
Golden-crowned Spadebill, by John P. Whitelaw and Alexander F. Skutch
Flycatcher, by Scott K. Robinson
Ochre-bellied Flycatcher, by John W. Fitzpatrick
Avian Malaria in the Forest Understory, by Emma I. Young
Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant, by John W. Fitzpatrick
Eye-ringed Flatbill, by Jared D. Wolfe
Olivaceous Flatbill, by Jonathan Patrick Kelley
Yellow-breasted Flycatcher, by John P. Whitelaw
Southern Bentbill, by Thomas W. Sherry
Ectoparasites on Panamanian Birds, by Sergio E. Bermúdez Castillero
Mountain Elaenia, by Peter A. Hosner
Long-billed Gnatwren, by Jeffrey D. Brawn and Henry S. Pollock
Scaly-breasted Wren, by Henry S. Pollock and John P. Whitelaw
White-breasted Wood-Wren, by Jeffrey D. Brawn and Henry S. Pollock
Gray-breasted Wood-Wren, by Caroline Dingle
Song Wren, by Henry S. Pollock
Black-faced Solitaire, by K. Greg Murray
Hummingbird Tongues: An Ingenious Adaptation, by John P. Whitelaw
Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush, by Scott K. Robinson
Slate-throated Redstart, by Ronald L. Mumme
Rictal Bristles, by John W. Fitzpatrick
Blue-black Grosbeak, by Henry S. Pollock
Gray-headed Tanager, by Jeffrey D. Brawn
