Download or read book New Holland Field Guide to the Birds of South East Asia written by Craig Robson and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise edition of the award-winning field guide is both more portable and compact, making the book even more accessible and key species easier to locate. With 104 colour plates, author Craig Robson details the plumage variations of over 1,250 bird species found in South-East Asia.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of South East Asia written by Craig Robson and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2008 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South-East Asia is one of the richest parts of the world in terms of reptiles. The first comprehensive guide to the reptiles of this region, "A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia" covers all the reptiles recorded from mainland South-East Asia, from Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia to Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia, as well as the islands of the Great Sundas (including Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Bali). A detailed account with key identification characteristics, habitat and behaviour is included for each species, from crocodiles, tortoises and turtles, to lizards and snakes. Every recognized species is described, and 74 magnificent specially commissioned colour plates by top wildlife artists depict nearly 700 major species in meticulous detail. Where useful, details such as plastrons (for turtles and tortoises), juveniles, variants and head patterns are also shown on the plates.
Download or read book Birds of South East Asia written by Craig Robson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 1443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise, updated edition of Craig Robson's A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia, is the most comprehensive compact guide to the region. Birds of South-East Asia is a complete field and reference guide to the birds of Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. It also covers a wide range of species found in the Indian subcontinent, China, Taiwan, Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo and the Philippines. The book covers the identification, voice, habitat, behaviour and range of all the 1270 species and distinctive subspecies of this magnificent bird-rich region. The authoritative text is accompanied by over 140 full-colour plates painted by a range of expert artists and covering major plumage variations.
Download or read book Field Guide to the Reptiles of South East Asia written by Indraneil Das and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-18 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South-East Asia is home to one of the most diverse reptile faunas on Earth. A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia is the first comprehensive guide to the snakes, lizards, crocodiles, tortoises and turtles of the region. Covering more than 1000 species and subspecies in thorough detail, this field guide provides authoritative, up-to-date information on identification, habitat, behaviour, subspecies, distribution and status. The informative text explains the behaviour and morphology of reptiles, as well as how to measure and identify species according to scale counts and other anatomical features. South-East Asia is one of the most important ecotourism destinations in the world, with an expanding local market as wildlife conservation assumes greater prominence locally. This guide is essential reading for anyone interested in the wildlife of the region - wildlife enthusiasts, students, conservation planners and specialists alike.
Download or read book Field Guide to the Mammals of South east Asia 2nd Edition written by Charles Francis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a fully revised and updated second edition of the only comprehensive guide to the mammals of South-east Asia, one of the world's richest regions in terms of mammal diversity, where species new to science are still being described regularly, though there is increasing pressure on all of its wild mammal populations. From large mammals such as the elephant, big cats, dolphins and whales through bears, monkeys and badgers to bats, civets, rats and shrews, more than 550 species are described in detail, including key identification characteristics, habitat, behaviour, distribution and status, accompanied by line drawings of footprints and details of anatomy, or other aspects of identification. Beautiful colour plates depict nearly all species and their variations, while accompanying range maps provide up-to-date information on distribution. This field guide is essential for any naturalist or traveller visiting this special corner of Asia.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of Thailand written by Craig Robson and published by New Holland Books. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of the first edition, a new edition has been compiled, incorporating Thai plate names and index. With its meticulous colour artworks and maps, this is an invaluable guide for English and Thai-speaking bird enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book Field Guide To The Birds Of South East Asia written by Craig Robson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore written by Allen Jeyarajasingam and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-22 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Birds of Prey of the West written by Brian K. Wheeler and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds of Prey of the West and its companion volume, Birds of Prey of the East, are the most comprehensive and authoritative field guides to North American birds of prey ever published. Written and lavishly illustrated with stunning, lifelike paintings by leading field-guide illustrator, photographer, and author Brian Wheeler, the guides depict an enormous range of variations of age, sex, color, and plumage, and feature a significant amount of plumage data that has never been published before. The painted figures illustrate plumage and species comparisons in a classic field-guide layout. Each species is shown in the same posture and from the same viewpoint, which further assists comparisons. Facing-page text includes quick-reference identification points and brief natural history accounts that incorporate the latest information. The range maps are exceptionally accurate and much larger than those in other guides. They plot the most up-to-date distribution information for each species and include the location of cities for more accurate reference. Finally, the guides feature color habitat photographs next to the maps. The result sets a new standard for guides to North America's birds of prey. Lavishly illustrated with stunning, lifelike paintings Written and illustrated by a leading authority on North American birds of prey Depicts more plumages than any other guide Concise facing-page text includes quick-reference identification points Classic field-guide layout makes comparing species easy Large, accurate range maps include up-to-date distribution information Unique color habitat photographs next to the maps
Download or read book Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore written by G. W. H. Davison and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compact and easy-to-use bird identification guide covers more than 250 species, and each bird description is supported by at least one clear colour photograph. The forests and coastline of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore are home to a fantastic and vast array of birds, and offer many outstanding and easily accessible birdwatching locations, many of which are highlighted in the book's introduction. With easy-to-use thumbnail silhouettes, a regional map showing the best birding localities, up-to-date tips on birdwatching and information on bird biology and behaviour, this guide an invaluable for anyone birdwatching in the region.
Download or read book Photographic Guide to the Birds of Thailand written by Morten Strange and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Birds of Europe North Africa and the Middle East written by Frédéric Jiguet and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive field guide to every bird species in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe—this includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once. The guide also covers hypothetical species—those that have a good chance of being recorded due to such factors as range expansion and changing weather patterns. The book's 2,200 stunning color photographs mean that every species is pictured, making field identification quick and easy. Succinct text covers key identification features, voice, habitat, and distribution, and distribution maps are provided for regular breeding species. Particular attention and details are given to help differentiate similar-looking species. Lavishly illustrated, up-to-date, and wide-ranging, Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is an essential field guide for every naturalist and birder. First comprehensive field guide to all species recorded in Europe: resident, winter visitor, common migrant, and rarity 860 species covered using 2,200 photographs Includes every species from North Africa and the Middle East to have occurred in Europe
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Mammals of South East Asia written by Charles M. Francis and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Marketing Blurb
Download or read book European Bird Guide written by Peter H. Barthel and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any birdwatcher visiting Malaysia and Singapore.The forests and coastline of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore are home to a fantastic and vast array of birds, and offer many outstanding and easily accessible birdwatching locations.With easy-to-use thumbnail silhouettes, two regional distribution maps showing the best birding localities, up-to-date tips on birdwatching and information on bird biology and behaviour, this guide is an invaluable aid for any visiting birdwatcher, and is an ideal photographic complement to New Holland's "Field Guide to the Birds of South-east Asia".
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Birds of Ecuador and Galapagos written by Clive Byers and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: France boasts an amazing diversity of habitats and wildlife, from Ibex and Chamois scaling the cliff faces of the Alps and colonies of Puffins and Gannets on the rugged coasts of Brittany to one of the last western strong-holds of the European Mink on the Atlantic coast and flocks of Flamingos shimmering in the heat as they feed in the wetlands of Camargue. France is one of the richest countries in Europe in terms of flora and fauna - its mammals include Wolf, Lynx and the remarkable Pyrenean Desman. It also boasts one of the highest totals of breeding bird species in Europe, some of the best butterfly sites, and an outstanding array of wildflowers. "Wild France" celebrates the landscapes and natural history of this surprisingly diverse country. Expert naturalist Bob Gibbons examines the geography and climate, the many different habitat types and the remarkable variety of wildlife, while 250 superb colour photographs dramatically illustrate the species and places mentioned in the text.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of South East Asia Covering Burma Malaya Thailand Cambodia Vietnam Laos and Hong Kong written by Ben F. King and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 1975 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mammals of South east Asia written by Charles Francis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative pocket guide to the mammals of South-east Asia. This compact, easy-to-use identification guide describes 192 species of mammals found in South-east Asia, covering each major genus. The book features thumbnail silhouettes, a regional distribution map, and up-to-date tips on the best wildlife localities. Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are truly endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allows the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.
