A Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Bali
A Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Bali

Author: John MacKinnon

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 1993-07-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780198540342

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The islands of Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Bali are ecologically one of the richest, most biologically complex areas in the world, sought out by thousands of knowledgeable nature lovers every year for the spectacular variety of wildlife and beautiful vistas. This book provides the first complete identification guides to the birds of this teeming tropical paradise. It gives descriptions of 820 regional species, illustrated in 88 specially commissioned color plates accompanied by notes detailing distinctive features and habitats. Entries cover nomenclature, plumage, markings, voice, global range, distribution and regional status, habits, and diet. The main text gives practical information on where to find many exotic species, citing major birdwatching locations. Introductory chapters discuss habitats, climate, land-use, and conservation concerns. Professional ornithologists and amateur bird watchers alike will find this the indispensable bird guide for eastern Malaysia and western Indonesia for many years to come. It is also an unrivalled source of information for casual travellers and ecotourists

Birds of Java, Sumatra and Bali
Birds of Java, Sumatra and Bali

Author: Tony Tilford

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-11-30

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 147293816X

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An authoritative pocket guide on the birds of Java, Sumatra and Bali This compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide is suitable for any birdwatcher visiting the Indonesian islands of Java, Sumatra and Bali. The book features descriptions of 236 species, thumbnail silhouettes for ease of use, up-to-date tips and information on bird biology and behaviour. Concise text covers essential details on species distribution, appearance and voice to aid accurate identification.

Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia
Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia

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Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2013-01-08

Total Pages: 1122

ISBN-13: 1462910327

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A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia is the best, most comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of Indonesia. Because of its vast size and geographical location, Indonesia has the world's most diverse avifauna. It boasts of more than 1,600 species--of which 235 rare birds are only found in Indonesia--making it the world's number one travel destination for bird-watching. This bird field guide covers a total of 912 species, including most of the non-migratory and endemic species that are seen only in Indonesia and a number of threatened and endangered species. A photograph and distribution map is given for each bird. Many new photographs of Indonesian birds appear in this volume for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the important characteristics of each bird. The concise text provides vital information, and an index of common names is provided at the back of the book.

A Field Guide to the Birds of China
A Field Guide to the Birds of China

Author: John Ramsay MacKinnon

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2000-06-08

Total Pages: 870

ISBN-13: 9780198549406

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China is one of the largest countries in the world, covering 7% of the earth's land surface, and encompassing a hugely diverse range of habitats. As a result it boasts a rich and diverse avifauna, including some of the most spectacular and fascinating birds to be found anywhere in the world. This is the first truly comprehensive, taxonomically modern, and fully illustrated field guide to the Chinese birds. Over 1300 species are illustrated in 128 colour paintings, and fully described in the text. Colour distribution maps are provided for all illustrated species. The authors have both lived and worked in the region for many years, and have extensive experience of writing and illustrating bird guides. This important book will be a landmark in field guide publishing.

A Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Bali, the Greater Sunda Islands
A Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Bali, the Greater Sunda Islands

Author: John Ramsay MacKinnon

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 491

ISBN-13: 9780198540359

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The first complete identification guide to the birds of this important region, it includes descriptions and stunning colour illustrations of all 820 species found there. Of outstanding ornithological interest, many birds live on these islands that do not occur anywhere else. Information isprovided on where to look for these endemic and insular forms and on major birding localities, while introductory chapters discuss habitats, climate, land-use, and conservation. This will be the indispensable bird guide for eastern Malaysia and western Indonesia for many years to come.

A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore
A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore

Author: Allen Jeyarajasingam

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2012-03-22

Total Pages: 634

ISBN-13: 0199639426

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A fully comprehensive, modern field guide to all of the bird species in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Featuring numerous colour illustrations and detailed descriptions of the key identification features, the book will be equally valuable for ornithologists and birdwatchers.

A Photographic Guide to Birds of Java, Sumatra and Bali
A Photographic Guide to Birds of Java, Sumatra and Bali

Author: Tony Tilford

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13:

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-- Distinctive thumbnail tabs outlining each family group to enable quick identification -- Compact, easy-to-use format, the ideal pocket-size travelling companion -- Authoritative text describing key identification features -- Full-color photographs illustrating key species

Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia
Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia

Author: Craig Robson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-02-06

Total Pages: 547

ISBN-13: 1472981391

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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.

Photographic Guide to the Birds of Thailand
Photographic Guide to the Birds of Thailand

Author: Morten Strange

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2015-11-03

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1462914349

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Tuttle is proud to present the very first comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of mainland Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Borneo. Included are the birds of Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand and Indochina, as well as those found in South China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This book covers 668 species and contains more than 700 colour photographs. There is a distribution map for each species. Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the most important species. The concise text provides vital information that will ensure accurate identification of species in one of the world's most diverse avifauna regions. Indispensable reading for all bird lovers.

Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo
Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo

Author: Susan Myers

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-12-12

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1472979028

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A completely revised and redesigned edition of the first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Borneo. Covering the whole of the island of Borneo, this fully revised and updated edition is indispensable for anyone interested in the avifauna of this diverse region. With authoritative text and packed with sumptuous colour plates, Birds of Borneo is the definitive guide to the island's birdlife. This new edition features an extensive introduction providing information on geography, climate and habitat. The accurate text covers the identification, voice and status of all species and distinctive subspecies of the island, which is accompanied by detailed distribution maps as well as 144 colour plates covering all major races and plumage variations.