A Guide to the Birds of the Galapagos Islands covers every species to have been recorded within the archipelago, including accidentals and vagrants. Twenty eight color plates illustrate the species, while four additional color plates show the key island habitats, with typical bird species for each also depicted. Evocative line drawings, often showing interesting aspects of bird behavior, complement a concise, accessible and informative text. Armed with this guide, all visitors, expert or otherwise, will be able to identify and appreciate any species within this unique avifauna.