Birds of Madagascar is a photographic field guide to the avifauna of Madagascar. Because it has been isolated for at least 120 million years, Madagascar has developed a unique flora & fauna. Indeed, of the 265 species of birds present on the island no fewer than 108 are endemic & a further 25 are endemic to the Malagasy region. The great diversity of the climatic & geological niches has given rise to some remarkable evolutionary adaptations. The text for each species describes all known plumages likely to be encountered in Madagascar, vocalizations (many of which had not previously been described), habitat & behaviour, range, status, & where to locate the species in Madagascar. The introduction gives & overview of the birds found on Madagascar & of the habitat zones where they are most likely to occur. There is also a short gazetteer to the major birding locations on the island which, together with the ...

High quality photographs from some of Malaysia's top nature photographers are accompanied in this title by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits & habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography, & the main bird watching sites. This is the only regional bird guide to include Mann's complete checklist of the birds of Malaysia, the definitive reference to Malaysian birds. ...

High quality photographs from some of Malaysia`s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits & habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography, opportunities for naturalists & the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Malaysia encompassing, for each species, its common & scientific names as well as Malay names, its status in each state as well as its global status. ...

This new Helm Field Guide covers the species-rich Melanesia region of the south-west Pacific, from New Caledonia & the Solomons through the Bismarcks to Vanuatu, an increasingly popular destination for tours & travellers & one that has never before had complete field-guide coverage. The cover star is the Kagu, the region`s most iconic bird species & a highly sought-after endemic of New Caledonia. superb colour plates illustrate the 650 species that occur in the region, allied with concise identification text & a series of distribution colour bars. For anyone travelling to this far-flung Pacific region, this book is indispensable. ...

The essential guide to identifying every species of bird you may see in this area, for tourists & wildlife enthusiasts. ` Birds of Mexico & Central America, is the only field guide to illustrate & describe every species of bird you may see in Central America from Mexico to Panama, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua & Costa Rica. * Features over 1, 500 species * Text gives information on key identification features, habitat, & songs & calls * All plumages for each species are illustrated, including those of males, females & juveniles The 98 colour plates appear opposite their relevant text for quick & easy reference. Distribution maps are included, showing where each species can be found & how common it is, to further aid identification. This comprehensive & highly portable guide is a must for all birdwatchers visiting the region. ...

This pocket-sized guide to the Birds of Namibia has been designed primarily for use in the field. It features some 340 of the region`s birds, particularly those most frequently seen, but including some that are sought after by birders. Concise text for each species gives key ID pointers in italics, & describes their call & favoured habitat. Accounts are accompanied by colour photographs of all the birds
- selected to show their most obvious identifying features; where there is a marked difference, for example, between the sexes or between breeding & non-breeding plumage, more than one photograph has been included. Distribution maps are provided for all featured species. Light & handy for use in the field, this guide will give birders an excellent introduction to Namibia`s bird life.
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Namibia in the “ Birds of” series from New Holland; a range of pocket-sized photographic guides targeted at both experienced ornithologists & amateur twitchers alike. Designed with practicality in mind, each title in the series has distinctive thumbnail colour tabs outlining each bird family group to enable quick identification. Authoritative text accompanies colour photography, with key identification features such as colour, wings & size described in detail. A series of introductory chapters include information on how best to use the guide, a glossary of key birding terminology, habitats, bird-watching as a pastime, localities & bird-watching seasons. Suggestions for further reading are also included. ...

Birds of Nepal is a comprehensive contribution to the ornithology of the Himalayan region & covers all species recorded in Nepal, including a list of vagrants. The field guide contains 110 colour plates illustrating 780 species, with text on facing pages for quick reference. Descriptive text is concise, covering species identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution & status. The introduction

Includes:: general information on birdwatching & conservation in Nepal.

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This fully updated edition of Birds of Nepal is the most comprehensive guide to the birds of this beautiful Himalayan country. The texts have been completely re-written for this edition & many of the illustrations have been replaced. In addition, maps have been included for the first time. Every species recorded in Nepal is covered, including vagrants, with accurate distribution maps for most species. 142 colour plates are featured, illustrating more than 790 species with text on facing pages for quick & easy reference. The comprehensive text covers identification, voice, habits, habitats, altitudinal range, distribution & status. ...

This is the completely revised edition of the essential field guide to the birds of New Guinea. The world`s largest tropical isl&, New Guinea boasts a spectacular avifauna characterized by cassowaries, megapodes, pigeons, parrots, cuckoos, kingfishers, & owlet-nightjars, as well as an exceptionally diverse assemblage of songbirds such as the iconic birds of paradise & bowerbirds. Birds of New Guinea is the only guide to cover all 780 bird species reported in the area, including 366 endemics. Expanding its coverage with 111 vibrant color plates--twice as many as the first edition--and the addition of 635 range maps, the book also contains updated species accounts with new information about identification, voice, habits, & range. A must-have for everyone from ecotourists to field researchers, Birds of New Guinea remains an indispensable guide to the diverse birds of this remarkable region.780 bird species, including 366 found nowhere else 111 stunning color plates, twice the number of the first edition Expanded & updated species accounts provide details on identification, voice, habits, & range 635 range maps Revised classification of birds reflects the latest research ...