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Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia, A: Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia (Princeton Field Guides)

Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia, A: Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia (Princeton Field Guides)
By C Robson

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This book provides all the information needed to accurately identify species in one of the world's richest avifauna regions.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #924246 in Books
  • Published on: 2000-02-17
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 504 pages

Editorial Reviews

Erik A.T. Blom, Birdwatchers Digest
Clearly the book that bird watchers interested in the region need to have. . . . This book is indispensable.

Alison R. Strying, The Auk
This is the best field guide to the entire Southeast Asian region. . . . It is sure to be the definitive field-guide . . . for years to come.

Synopsis
Famous for its vast diversity of birdlife, Southeast Asia is an increasingly popular destination for birders and ecotourists. Travelers, however, have long been without an up-to-date, comprehensive bird guide to this fascinating region. "A Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia" fills this need, illustrating and describing all 1,250 species found in Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The book also covers a wide range of species found in the Indian subcontinent, China, Taiwan, Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo, and the Philippines. The introduction presents an overview of the entire region, encompassing information on climate, habitats, and conservation, as well as birdwatching hints and explanations on how to use the book most effectively. One hundred and four color plates, painted by a group of leading artists, depict all species and the majority of distinctive subspecies of the region in every major plumage variation, including variations by age and sex. The text provides unrivaled detail on identification (including comparisons of similar species) and covers voice, habitat, behavior, range, status, and breeding - all vital aids for identification in the field. "A Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia" is a milestone in ornithological publishing and an indispensable field and reference tool.