Tropical ends The release today, offering a panoramic visual exploration of one of the world’s most biodiversity and one of the iconic birding areas, as seen through the eyes of a photographer.
From Venezuela to Argentina 5,500 miles, the tropical ends is home to some of the most unique and diverse bird houses. This amazing new book, built by a famous photographer Owen Duthe and Michael Parr, The chairman of the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), through a pair of fine imagination and expert comments, immerse the readers in the beauty and fragility of this extraordinary ecosystem.
About all birds
After his successful 2019 publication, Bring back birdsThe latest book of Dutash and Parr provides a deep dive in the upper and central regions of the Andes, highlighting the complex relationship between these ecosystems and birds that reside them. The tropical ends are home to more than 1,500 bird species, many of which are not found anywhere else in the world. From the powerful Andean Condor to the dazzling Humingbirds and the elusive Andian Cock-of-The-Rock, the region is a birding paradise.
However, this heaven is in danger. The steep gradients of the ends naturally fragmented houses, it becomes a hotband of spatial species, but is also unsafe for disruption. Forests mixed with pressures of climate change, mining and agricultural extension are taking a toll on these delicate ecosystems. The plight of species such as the blue-throoted hillstar, limited to a sparrows discovered in 2017 and a few square kilometers in the southwest ecuador, acts as a clear reminder of the delicate balance of this environment.
Despite these dangers, protection efforts are going on, and the purpose of the book is to focus on the important need for protection. Through their partnership, Dutash and Parr not only provide a surprising visual record of the Andes, but also make a call for action, underlining the importance of collective efforts to protect these important houses.
A trip through the ends: four major ecological regions
Structure of Tropical ends Provides a “virtual transition” to the readers through the region. Divided into subcontractors, takes the book birds and enthusiasts of nature on a journey on a trip to the Pacific slopes and the Colombian north of the Western Andes, beyond the high ends, and in the cloud forests on the east slopes, before descending beyond the dry foothills. Each region is detected in detail, with focus on biography, bird diversity, conservation challenges and ideal birding locations within each region.
The book has more than 260 dewash photos, which capture the vivid colors and complex details of these stunning species. Along with the scene, there are famous essays, including a re -exhibition by the famous ornithologist Alvaro Jarmilo, which highlights the ecological importance of the region, its rich bird life and the important protection work being carried out on the ground.
A comprehensive resource for birds and protectionists
Tropical ends There is not just a coffee-table book; Rather, it is a comprehensive educational resource, which provides the required approach from major bird protectionists. The book in the book is both rare and common, profileing representative species, and discussing the unique geology, culture and biodiversity of the region.
With the release of 2025 Birds of the birds report by Cornell Lab of OrnithologyWhich highlights the ongoing damage to the bird population globally, the book time may not be more important. The recent “3 billion birds” report saw a dangerous decline in the North American bird species, and the Andes, like so many ecosystems, stand at a crossroads. Dutash and Parr are expected to inspire more awareness and action among the readers, exposing the beauty and delicateness of the tropical ends.
A call for action
Whether you are a fond chawla, an ecoturist, or an armchair naturalist, Tropical ends Any nature is a thoughtful addition to the library of the enthusiast and an inspiration for interested photographers. The book not only captures the grandeur of one of the most breathtaking ecosystems in the world, but also emphasizes the importance of preserving it for future generations.
Its juicy, diverse houses, and its birds with breathtaking buff-telted coronnets to vibrant Chile Flemingo, are strictly needed of tropical ends attention. The work being done by organizations such as the American Bird Conservancy, whose efforts are exposed in the book, is creating a difference, but requires more support and awareness.
In the coming weeks, the author will reach depth in its experiences in the Andes through a series of blog posts, providing additional insights into birds and conservation efforts that make the region so unique, we will all make the region so unique, we all have an important aspect of the responsibility of sharing all the most delicate ecosystems in the world.
‘Birds of the Tropical Andes’ is now available
Tropical ends Today, July 8, releases for $ 35 (£ 30) and is published by Princeton University Press,
Image Credit: Princeton University Press, Owen Duthe, Michael Parr, Book images by Drohan Disanto
