New photography book showcases the spectacular birdlife of South America
Acclaimed bird photographer Owen Deutsch and Michael J. Parr, President of the American Bird Conservancy, have joined forces to reveal the incredible bird life of one of the world's most breathtaking birding regions – the Tropical Andes in South America.
Birds of the Tropical Andes, to be published on July 8 via Princeton University Press, celebrates the splendour and extraordinary diversity of Andean birds and the habitats they depend on.
It is a stunning large-format full-colour fine art photography book, and a spectacular photographic guide to the birds and biodiversity of the tropical Andes.
A Celebration of Andean Birdlife
The Tropical Andes is a breathtaking region of unparalleled ecological significance that supports some of the rarest and most spectacular birds on the planet. Stretching over 5,500 miles along the spine of South America across seven countries, it extends from Venezuela to Argentina, and from the Pacific coast to the jungles of the Amazon.
Birds of the Tropical Andes is focused specifically on the upper and central regions and presents a captivating photographic tour of the remarkable species that inhabit the lush alpine forests, high-altitude plateaus, and vast jungles of this diverse ecosystem.
The book’s attention to this specific zone highlights the unique adaptations of birds to be found there, many of which are nowhere else on Earth.
Supporting Bird Conservation
Featuring a foreword by ornithologist Álvaro Jaramillo and contributions from leading conservationists including Sara Inés Lara, Martin Schaeffer, Rodrigo W. Soria Auza and Constantin Aucca Chutas, Birds of the Tropical Andes offers a rare, visually captivating journey through the extraordinary birdlife of the region.
With glowing endorsements from renowned authors Jonathan Franzen and Amy Tan, the book sheds light on the urgent need for bird conservation in one of the world's most biodiverse landscapes.
100% of the royalties for Birds of the Tropical Andes will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy to help fund their conservation efforts throughout the Americas.
Bird photographer Owen Deutsch said: “Both Michael and I have spent considerable time in the Andes independently, and we also carried out four joint photographic expeditions to the region, including travels in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. We are excited to release this new book, which features vivid bird photography as well as insights into the region’s habitats and the extraordinary birds that live there.”
Pre-orders available now
Birds of the Tropical Andes is available for pre-order now via Princeton Press: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691260686/birds-of-the-tropical-andes
For more information about the book, visit: https://owendeutsch.com/birds-of-the-tropical-andes-book/
BOOK DETAILS:
Price: $35.00/£30.00
ISBN:9780691260686
Published: Jul 8, 2025
Pages: 264
Size: 11.75 x 9.75 in. (Hardcover)
Illustrations: 200+ color illus.