"Belize has become a very popular destination for birders, divers, and general tourists. Its extensive coral reefs, Mayan sites, stable infrastructure (and political system), attract a wide range of tourists. The country has an excellent system of parks and lodges for those interested in wildlife. To date, 608 bird species have been recorded in the country, and while there are no endemic birds, it is one of the best places to see sought-after species such as Harpy Eagle. English is the official language, even though most Belizeans speak Belizean Creole or Spanish. This handy, portable field guide will treat all 608 species, illustrating each and every one, and providing concise ID-oriented text alongside distribution maps. It will immediately become the go-to field reference for resident and visiting birder alike"--

Steve N. G. Howell is an international bird tour leader with WINGS and is one of the world's leading authorities on the birds of Mexico and Central America. His books include Oceanic Birds of the World (Princeton). Dale Dyer is an acclaimed bird illustrator and a field associate at the American Museum of Natural History. His books include Birds of Central America (Princeton).