A History of the Birds of Ceylon
A History of the Birds of Ceylon

Author: William Vincent Legge

Publisher:

Published: 2017-03-30

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9783744740500

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A History of the birds of Ceylon is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1880. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Birds of Sri Lanka
Birds of Sri Lanka

Author: Deepal Warakagoda

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-03-17

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1472966473

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The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Sri Lanka. The island of Sri Lanka is one of Southern Asia's most popular birding destinations, boasting a remarkably high number of endemic species. The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Sri Lanka provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Sri Lanka is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich destination.

A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka
A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka

Author: John Harrison

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9780198549611

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The Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka is the first fully comprehensive, modern field guide to this ornithologically fascinating country. All of Sri Lanka's 426 official avian species are described in the text and depicted in 48 stunning new colour plates painted by Tim Worfolk, one ofBritain's leading bird artists. The text, accessible to both experienced ornithologists and beginners, highlights the important identification features, such as plumage variations, size, calls and songs, range, distribution, and status, for every species. The plates illustrate the various plumagevariations for each bird, and show the birds perched and also in flight, where relevant to their identification. An introduction to the guide describes briefly some of the best sites for watching Sri Lanka's abundant avifauna, and provides useful contact addresses for the prospective traveller.This will be an essential purchase for all birdwatchers travelling to the region; the beautiful plates and clearly-written text will also make it a must-have for anyone who loves birds, and Sri Lankan birds in particular.

A Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka
A Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka

Author: George Morrison Henry

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13:

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This text - the only newly comprehensive source of direct information on the avifauna of Sri Lanka for over 40 years - includes 44 newly recorded species, updated nomenclature and systematic index and additional distributional details.

Photographic Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka
Photographic Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka

Author: Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781909612839

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A fully comprehensive field guide to the 462 bird species of Sri Lanka. With photographs from the author and the region's other top-quality nature photographers, each species is illustrated, including variants where relevant. The guide is focussed on field use to help beginners and experts identify species. The main identifying features of each species are described and key facts cover size, habitat, distribution, voice and status in the country. Distribution maps provide an at-a-glance view of where the birds can be found. The book also includes information on climate and topography, orders and families, residents, migrants, endemics, vagrants and highly scarce migrants, topography and the key birdwatching sites. The checklist provides complete information on the local status of each species.

The Real Ceylon
The Real Ceylon

Author: C. Brooke Elliott

Publisher: Asian Educational Services

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9788120611351

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