A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia: Including the Philippines and Borneo

Strange, Morten

ISBN 10: 9625934030 / ISBN 13: 9789625934037

Published by Periplus Editions, 2000

About this Item

Periplus 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 color 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 most diverse avifauna regions. Indispensable reading for all bird lovers.Some creases on the cover, dented spine and handwritten notes on rear flyleaf.

Seller Inventory # FF1172

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia: Including the Philippines and Borneo
• Publisher: Periplus Editions
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9625934030
• ISBN 13: 9789625934037
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable
• Weight: 20 ounces
• Signed: YES and inscription to previous owners
• Seller catalogs:
  • BIRDS::FIELD AND IDENTIFICATION GUIDES::ASIA

About this title

Synopsis

Field Guide to the Birds of Mainland Southeast Asia covers the rare and exotic birds of the region including Malaysia, Thailand, Indochina, Borneo, South China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

About the Author

Morten Strange is a Danish-born, Singapore-based bird photographer, author and publisher. After retiring, he decided to devote his time contributing to the knowledge of birds in Southeast Asia. He has traveled all over the region to study and photograph avifauna in the wild, and he contributes his knowledge and photographs to conservation organizations such as BirdLife International. He was Editor-in-chief of Nature Watch until 2012.