Birds of Peru (IMAGE) Field Museum Caption This new book just out from Princeton Press lavishly illustrates the 1,800 known bird species in Peru, one of the richest countries in the world, in terms of avain biodiversity. Credit The Field Museum Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.