Bats of the West Indies: A Natural History and Field Guide

Bats of the West Indies is a concise guide to the sixty-one bat species found across the...
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Author: Allen Kurta
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Bats of the West Indies: A Natural History and Field Guide by Kurta, Allen

Bats of the West Indies: A Natural History and Field Guide

CHF 52.98

Bats of the West Indies: A Natural History and Field Guide

CHF 52.98
Author: Allen Kurta
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Bats of the West Indies is a concise guide to the sixty-one bat species found across the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles. Edited by Allen Kurta and Armando Rodríguez-Durán, this volume synthesizes the expertise of twenty-nine accomplished chiropterologists to present up-to-date information on the natural history, ecology, and behavior of these fascinating creatures.


Bats represent an evolutionarily distinctive and ecologically significant part of biological diversity in the West Indies. Opening chapters introduce readers to the unique biology of bats, factors influencing their distribution, and conservation concerns. Family and species accounts detail anatomical traits, natural history, and conservation status. With over a one hundred illustrations, a glossary, and other useful identification tools, Bats of the West Indies is an authoritative yet accessible reference for bat enthusiasts and experts alike.



Author: Allen Kurta
Publisher: Comstock Publishing
Published: 10/15/2023
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 7.95h x 5.04w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9781501768934

About the Author

Allen Kurta is Professor of Biology at Eastern Michigan University. He is the author, coauthor, or coeditor of several books, including Mammals of the Great Lakes Region and Bats of Puerto Rico.

Armando Rodríguez-Durán is Professor and Director of Mata de Plátano Field Station at InterAmerican University, Puerto Rico. He is the author or coauthor of several books in English and Spanish, including Bats of Puerto Rico and Breviario sobre los Murciélagos de Puerto Rico, La Española y las Islas Vírgenes.

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