Birds of the Philippines: and Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Lesser Sundas and the Moluccas. The indispensable book for birdwatching in Southeast Asia (Collins Field Guides) - Hardcover

Arlott, Norman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0008102392 ISBN 13: 9780008102395

Publisher: William Collins, 2018

Synopsis

and Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Lesser Sundas and the Moluccas. The indispensable book for birdwatching in Southeast Asia

About this title

About the Author

Wildlife artist Norman Arlott has illustrated nearly 100 books and his artwork regularly appears in magazines. He has designed special bird stamp issues for countries including Jamaica, Bahamas, Seychelles, British Virgin Islands, The Gambia, Malawi and Christmas Island. He has also led ornithology tours to East Africa.

From the Back Cover

This comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series – the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers.

Every species of bird you might encounter in the region is featured, apart from non-established introductions. This includes coverage of the Greater Sundas (Sumatra, Java, Bali and Borneo), the Philippines and Wallacea (Sulawesi, the Lesser Sundas and the Moluccas [Maluku]). Also included are the endemic species from Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. As many of the major subspecies as possible are also included.

Beautiful artwork depicts their breeding plumage, and non-breeding plumage when it differs significantly. The accompanying text concentrates on the specific characteristics and appearance of each species that allow identification in the field, including voice and distribution maps.

Edition details

• Publisher: William Collins
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0008102392
• ISBN 13: 9780008102395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400