Author: James A. Eaton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788494189265
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The first ornithological field guide covering the vast chain of the Indonesian archipelago, with over 2,500 illustrations, describes all 1,417 bird species known to occur in the region, including 601 endemics, 98 vagrants, eight introduced species and 18 species yet to be formally described. Together these represent over 13% of global bird diversity. In addition, all subspecies from the region are described. The guide fully encompasses the biogeographic regions of the Greater Sundas (Sumatra, Borneo, Java and Bali) and Wallacea (Sulawesi, the Moluccas and the Lesser Sundas), plus all satellite islands. This region spans an arc of over 4,000 km along the Equator, including Brunei, East Timor, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and most of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. The authors' vast experience and knowledge of the region's birds brings together the latest taxonomic insights, knowledge of distribution, field identification features, vocalisations and more to create an indispensable reference for anyone with an interest in the avifauna of this fabulously diverse region.
Birds of the Indonesian Archipelago
Author: James A. Eaton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788494189265
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The first ornithological field guide covering the vast chain of the Indonesian archipelago, with over 2,500 illustrations, describes all 1,417 bird species known to occur in the region, including 601 endemics, 98 vagrants, eight introduced species and 18 species yet to be formally described. Together these represent over 13% of global bird diversity. In addition, all subspecies from the region are described. The guide fully encompasses the biogeographic regions of the Greater Sundas (Sumatra, Borneo, Java and Bali) and Wallacea (Sulawesi, the Moluccas and the Lesser Sundas), plus all satellite islands. This region spans an arc of over 4,000 km along the Equator, including Brunei, East Timor, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and most of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. The authors' vast experience and knowledge of the region's birds brings together the latest taxonomic insights, knowledge of distribution, field identification features, vocalisations and more to create an indispensable reference for anyone with an interest in the avifauna of this fabulously diverse region.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788494189265
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The first ornithological field guide covering the vast chain of the Indonesian archipelago, with over 2,500 illustrations, describes all 1,417 bird species known to occur in the region, including 601 endemics, 98 vagrants, eight introduced species and 18 species yet to be formally described. Together these represent over 13% of global bird diversity. In addition, all subspecies from the region are described. The guide fully encompasses the biogeographic regions of the Greater Sundas (Sumatra, Borneo, Java and Bali) and Wallacea (Sulawesi, the Moluccas and the Lesser Sundas), plus all satellite islands. This region spans an arc of over 4,000 km along the Equator, including Brunei, East Timor, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and most of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. The authors' vast experience and knowledge of the region's birds brings together the latest taxonomic insights, knowledge of distribution, field identification features, vocalisations and more to create an indispensable reference for anyone with an interest in the avifauna of this fabulously diverse region.
A Guide to the Birds of Wallacea
Author: Brian J. Coates
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780959025736
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780959025736
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia
Author: Morten Strange
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691114958
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
This beautiful guide depicts over 600 species in almost 700 color photographs, offering detailed descriptions of each bird's voice and habits. Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the rarest species.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691114958
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
This beautiful guide depicts over 600 species in almost 700 color photographs, offering detailed descriptions of each bird's voice and habits. Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the rarest species.
Birds of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea
Author: Norman Arlott
Publisher: Princeton Illustrated Checklis
ISBN: 9780691180625
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive illustrated guide to the birds of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea Birds of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea is a comprehensive illustrated guide to the varied and fascinating avian population inhabiting these Southeast Asian islands, which include Indonesian territories, the Philippine archipelago, and Borneo, the third-largest island in the world. Covering more than 1,900 species, this volume contains 179 beautiful color plates and 476 maps. The accompanying text provides detailed information about plumage, voice, range, distribution, status, and habitat. This accessible and much-needed guide will be essential for all bird enthusiasts traveling to this unique region. A comprehensive look at the more than 1,900 bird species of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea Lavishly illustrated with 179 stunning color plates Gives detailed information about plumage, voice, range, distribution, status, and habitat Handy and easy to use
Publisher: Princeton Illustrated Checklis
ISBN: 9780691180625
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive illustrated guide to the birds of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea Birds of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea is a comprehensive illustrated guide to the varied and fascinating avian population inhabiting these Southeast Asian islands, which include Indonesian territories, the Philippine archipelago, and Borneo, the third-largest island in the world. Covering more than 1,900 species, this volume contains 179 beautiful color plates and 476 maps. The accompanying text provides detailed information about plumage, voice, range, distribution, status, and habitat. This accessible and much-needed guide will be essential for all bird enthusiasts traveling to this unique region. A comprehensive look at the more than 1,900 bird species of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea Lavishly illustrated with 179 stunning color plates Gives detailed information about plumage, voice, range, distribution, status, and habitat Handy and easy to use
Biodiversity, Biogeography and Nature Conservation in Wallacea and New Guinea
Author: Dmitry Telnov
Publisher: The Entomological Society of Latvia
ISBN: 998497684X
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
Publisher: The Entomological Society of Latvia
ISBN: 998497684X
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
Birds of India (Collins Field Guide)
Author: Norman Arlott
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007560680
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 819
Book Description
This comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series – the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007560680
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 819
Book Description
This comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series – the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers.
A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines
Author: Robert Kennedy
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198546689
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
'... it is hoped that this book will 'Kick-start' interest in the Philippine's birds, both at home and abroad, before it is too late' Birding World
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198546689
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
'... it is hoped that this book will 'Kick-start' interest in the Philippine's birds, both at home and abroad, before it is too late' Birding World
Birds of New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago
Author: Brian J. Coates
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This photographic guide includes over 650 colour photographs; with illustrations and descriptions of 444 species . The text provides information on the identification, habits, voice, habitat, range and status of each species, and also includes a complete list of New Guinea and Bismark Archipelago birds.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This photographic guide includes over 650 colour photographs; with illustrations and descriptions of 444 species . The text provides information on the identification, habits, voice, habitat, range and status of each species, and also includes a complete list of New Guinea and Bismark Archipelago birds.
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
ISBN: 9780198540359
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 491
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198540359
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 491
Book Description
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.
Field Guide to the Birds of Java and Bali
Author: John Ramsay MacKinnon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description