Geoffrey Davison - Böcker

A Naturalist’s Guide to theBirds of Malaysia is an easy-to-use, introductory photographic guide to 280bird species commonly seen in Malaysia (including the states of Sabah andSarawak on the island of Borneo). It is suitable for all levels of birder andis perfect for resident and visitor alike.High-quality photographs from some of Malaysia’s top naturephotographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which includenomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. Theuser-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography,opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listedspecies. The fully updated 4th edition contains a new checklist of all of thebirds of Malaysia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientificnames as well as Malay names, its status in each state as well as its globalstatus, following the BirdLife/IUCN Red List for birds 2025.

An introductory identification guide to 280 birds found in the most frequently visited parts of Myanmar, with a further 100 related species referred to in the descriptions. The selection covers widespread, endemic and near-endemic species, as well as species that are rare and threatened in other parts of Asia but significant in Myanmar.High quality photographs from one of Myanmar's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Myanmar encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name as well as its vernacular name, its status in each state as well as its global IUCN status.

A photographic identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen at Fraser's Hill, a former British hill station and one of the premier birdwatching sites in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as the Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands.High quality photographs from the region's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, the forests, birdwatching trails at Fraser's Hill as well as the other wildlife to be found there. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Fraser's Hill encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names as well as its regional status

Wild Malaysia describes a megadiverse country thathas an incredible number of land species - it is estimated to contain 20 percent of the world's animal species - and whose coastal waters form part of theequally rich Coral Triangle. Written by a team of local experts, this updatedthird edition looks at the most important habitats within the three divisionsof the country: Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah. The habitats cover afascinating range including pristine rainforests, limestone complexes, wetlands,coastal regions, caves and highlands. A unique feature in each chapter is the 'NatureSnapshot', which takes readers to specific habitats to explore the trees,birds, plants and animals to be found there. Illustrated with Stephen Hogg andCede Prudente's vibrant photographs, WildMalaysia provides an authoritative and entertaining survey of the widespectrum of wildlife on the land and in the seas of this diverse country.