This is the first-time flexi-cover edition of this classic field guide, which is the definitive volume on the region''s birdlife. This award-winning book, which was first published in 2000, was fully updated in 2009 to include 76 new species for the region that were recent new discoveries for science, taxonomic ''splits'' or had been recorded there for the first time. This comprehensive field guide to the birds of South-East Asia covers all of the 1,327 species recorded in the region and each has been fully illustrated. This edition has many new artworks and 16 more colour plates than the original guide, and the text has been meticulously updated to take in all the most recent information. The vast diversity of South-East Asian birdlife attracts increasing numbers of birdwatchers each year. Covering Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, this unique and indispensable guide covers in detail the identification, voice, breeding, status, habitat and distribution of all the species and distinctive subspecies of the region.
A concise yet authoritative guide to the birds of South-east Asia.The vast diversity of South-east Asian birdlife attracts increasing numbers of birdwatchers each year; covering Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, this is a compact, field-friendly field guide to the region''s birds.The guide covers every species recorded in the region. Each has been illustrated across 140 plates to show all plumages and distinctive races, with concise identification text including information on identification, habitat, vocalisations, status and distribution.This book is a portable yet authoritative guide to the birds of this ornithologically rich slice of tropical Asia.
A concise yet authoritative guide to the birds of South-east Asia.The vast diversity of South-east Asian birdlife attracts increasing numbers of birdwatchers each year; covering Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, this is a compact, field-friendly field guide to the region's birds.The guide covers every species recorded in the region. Each has been illustrated across 140 plates to show all plumages and distinctive races, with concise identification text including information on identification, habitat, vocalisations, status and distribution.This book is a portable yet authoritative guide to the birds of this ornithologically rich slice of tropical Asia.
A concise yet authoritative guide to the birds of South-east Asia.The vast diversity of South-east Asian birdlife attracts increasing numbers of birdwatchers each year; covering Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, this is a compact, field-friendly field guide to the region''s birds.The guide covers every species recorded in the region. Each has been illustrated across 140 plates to show all plumages and distinctive races, with concise identification text including information on identification, habitat, vocalisations, status and distribution.This book is a portable yet authoritative guide to the birds of this ornithologically rich slice of tropical Asia.
This comprehensive guide to the birds of Thailand is an indispensable field reference for birdwatchers, residents and visitors to the country alike. Thailand is one of the most popular destination for tourists in Asia, and birders have long travelled there to observe its wealth of wildlife.This guide covers all 950 species that have been recorded in Thailand, with 166 magnificent colour plates covering most plumage variations. Each plate is accompanied by concise text for each species and distinctive subspecies, detailing identification, voice, habitat and behaviour. In addition, there is a distribution map for every species.This second edition of the definitive guide to Thailand's birds is an important addition to the backpack of any birdwatcher visiting or living in the kingdom.
The classic field guide to the birds of South-east AsiaThe vast diversity of South-east Asian birdlife attracts increasing numbers of birdwatchers each year; covering Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, this is the definitive field guide to the region's birds. Birds of South-East Asia covers all of the 1,327 species recorded in the region. Each species has been illustrated to show all plumages and distinctive races, with concise identification text. The species accounts go into further detail on identification, habitat, vocalisations, status, and distribution. This guide represents an important contribution to ornithology in South-east Asia, and an important work of reference for any birder or naturalist visiting or living in the region.
This comprehensive guide to the birds of Thailand is an indispensable field reference for birdwatchers, residents and visitors to the country alike. Thailand is one of the most popular destination for tourists in Asia, and birders have long travelled there to observe its wealth of wildlife.This guide covers all 950 species that have been recorded in Thailand, with 166 magnificent colour plates covering most plumage variations. Each plate is accompanied by concise text for each species and distinctive subspecies, detailing identification, voice, habitat and behaviour. In addition, there is a distribution map for every species.This second edition of the definitive guide to Thailand''s birds is an important addition to the backpack of any birdwatcher visiting or living in the kingdom.