Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Bali
Innbundet /
1993
/ Engelsk
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780198540359
Publisert
1993-07-01
Utgiver
Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, G, 05, 06, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
507
Forfatter
This book provides a complete identification guide to the birds of this important region, including descriptions and colour illustrations of all 820 species found there, many of which do not occur anywhere else. Information is provided on where to look for endemic and insular forms and on major birding localities. Introductory chapters discuss habitats, climate, land-use, and conservation. This volume is intended for reference and for pleasure, for amateur and professional ornithologists, for birdwatchers and for tourists to Indonesia and region.
Les mer
A complete identification guide to the birds of the islands of Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Bali. All 820 known species are described and illustrated in colour. Introductory chapters describe the geography and where to look for the special birds of the region.
Les mer
Background: Introduction to this book. 1: Introduction to the region. 2: Biogeography. 3: Conservation. 4: Field techniques for birdwatching. 5: When and where to see birds. 6: Main Text: Family and Species Descriptions. Appendices:. Land birds found on offshore island groups. Bornean montane birds by mountain group. Endemic and endangered species in main reserves. Endangered and threatened species by island. Annotated list of birds of the Malay Peninsula not described in the text. Sonosketches of characteristic bird calls. Regional ornithological clubs, journals, and museums. Bibliography. Index
Les mer
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780198540359
Publisert
1993-07-01
Utgiver
Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, G, 05, 06, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
507
Forfatter