Birds of Uruguay - A Helm Wildlife Guide
A photographic field guide for birders visiting this hidden gem of South America
Uruguay, set in the heart of South America's pampas grasslands, is a remarkable birding destination. It is home to iconic species like the Crane Hawk, Maroon-bellied Parakeet, Saffron-cowled Blackbird, Curve-billed Reedhaunter, Greater Rhea, and Pampas Meadowlark.
Birds of Uruguay offers detailed photographic coverage of over 360 species that breed in or migrate through the country. Each entry includes essential information on identification, calls, behavior, habitat, and distribution — all supported by carefully selected photographs. A section on the best birding hotspots across Uruguay is also included.
The book is co-authored by Florencia Ocampo, director and birding guide at Birding With Me and Rafael Tosi Germán, team guide with years of experience leading birdwatching tours throughout the country. Their deep field knowledge is reflected in this book, which is tailored especially for international visitors seeking to explore Uruguay through its rich birdlife.
Portable yet comprehensive, this is the essential guide for birdwatchers discovering one of South America's most overlooked avian treasures.
About the authors
Florencia Ocampo & Rafael Tosi Germán
Florencia Ocampo is a Uruguayan biologist and birding guide with more than decades of experience exploring Uruguay’s birds and natural areas. She is the founder of Birding With Me – Birdwatching Tours and specializes in helping international visitors discover the country's unique avifauna.
Rafael Tosi Germán is a Uruguayan ornithologist and experienced birding guide whose work in research and field ornithology has given him extensive knowledge of Uruguay’s birds, habitats, and conservation challenges.
Together, they combine scientific knowledge and practical field experience to provide birdwatchers with an authoritative guide to the birds of Uruguay.
