Susan Myers - Böcker

The ultimate field guide to the birds of Borneo.With more than 630 species including a number of endemic races and species, the southeast Asian island of Borneo holds one of the world's most diverse avifaunas. This book is the perfect guide to help you identify them. Covering Brunei, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and the Indonesian state of Kalimantan, Birds of Borneo features an extensive introduction providing information on geography, climate and habitat. The concise species text covers the identification, voice and status of every species that breeds or visits the island, accompanied by detailed distribution maps. Opposite the text are 144 colour plates, covering all major plumage variations of age, subspecies and sex.The product of a lifetime of exploration and study, Susan Myers's Birds of Borneo is indispensable for birders and naturalists visiting or living on this extraordinary island.

This handy photographic guide offers a stunning look at the wildlife of Southeast Asia, which includes Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, and Singapore. Accessible text and more than 500 color photographs help readers to learn about and identify the most common species found in the region, particularly the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects that visitors will most likely encounter. Detailed photos are accompanied on facing pages by succinct species accounts highlighting key identification features, status, and distribution. The book's brief introduction offers readers useful information on major wildlife sites as well as practical advice on making the most of a wildlife-watching trip. Wildlife of Southeast Asia is the essential resource for visitors and residents interested in the fauna of this fascinating area of the world.* A photographic guide to the wildlife of Southeast Asia, including Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, and Singapore* More than 500 stunning color photographs* Accessible species accounts highlight key identification features, status, and distribution* A brief introduction discusses wildlife locations and practical travel know-how

A marvelously illustrated A-to-Z compendium of bird names from around the globeThe Bird Name Book is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides brief biographies of prominent figures in ornithology—such as John Gould, John Latham, Alfred Newton, and Robert Ridgway—and goes on to describe the etymological history of every common group bird name found in standardized English. She interweaves the stories behind the names with quotes from publications dating back to the 1400s, illuminating the shared evolution of language and our relationships with birds, and rooting the names in the history of ornithological discovery.Whether you are a well-traveled birder or have ever wondered how the birds in your backyard got their names, The Bird Name Book is an ideal companion.

A photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of BorneoThe world's third-largest island, Borneo is without doubt one of the world's great birding destinations. Divided between Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, Borneo is a front-running biodiversity hotspot, and home to an avifauna featuring around 600 recorded bird species, including a host of charismatic endemic species and subspecies that are confined to this special island.This guide is the perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor to the island. It includes superb photography of more than 300 commonly encountered species, including all endemics and many subspecies. Concise text covering key information on identification, habitat and distribution accompanies the photos to guide identification. There is also a section on the best birdwatching sites on the island.