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A fully comprehensive, modern field guide to all of the bird species in Sri Lanka. Featuring numerous color illustrations and detailed descriptions of the key identification features, the book will be equally valuable for ornithologists and birdwatchers.
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Genre |
: Language Arts & Disciplines |
Author |
: John Harrison |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Release |
: 2011-01-27 |
File |
: 325 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780199585663 |
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The Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka is the first fully comprehensive, modern field guide to this ornithologically fascinating country. All of Sri Lanka's 426 official avian species are described in the text and depicted in 48 stunning new colour plates painted by Tim Worfolk, one ofBritain's leading bird artists. The text, accessible to both experienced ornithologists and beginners, highlights the important identification features, such as plumage variations, size, calls and songs, range, distribution, and status, for every species. The plates illustrate the various plumagevariations for each bird, and show the birds perched and also in flight, where relevant to their identification. An introduction to the guide describes briefly some of the best sites for watching Sri Lanka's abundant avifauna, and provides useful contact addresses for the prospective traveller.This will be an essential purchase for all birdwatchers travelling to the region; the beautiful plates and clearly-written text will also make it a must-have for anyone who loves birds, and Sri Lankan birds in particular.
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Genre |
: Nature |
Author |
: John Harrison |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Release |
: 1999 |
File |
: 342 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 019854961X |
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Genre |
: Science |
Author |
: Sarath Kotagama |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1994 |
File |
: 236 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: UOM:39015031868576 |
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A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka and India is the best, most comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of South Asia. Because of its vast size and geographical location, the Indian subcontinent has some of the world's most diverse avifauna. It boasts of thousands of species. This birdwatching book covers over 800 species and distinct sub-species and contains over 1,000 full-color photographs. Each species has a distribution map Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the most important features of the species illustrated. In several cases, different plumages or flight shots are included. The concise text provides vital information on the plumages, voice and habits of each species are also mentioned in the texts. The maps are accompanied by a note on the status and distribution. This birdwatching book will enable accurate field identification in one of the world's most diverse avifaunal regions. Indispensable reading for all bird lovers.
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Genre |
: Nature |
Author |
: Bikram Grewal |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Release |
: 2002-06-10 |
File |
: 515 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781462916313 |
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Genre |
: Nature |
Author |
: Krys Kazmierczak |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 2000 |
File |
: 360 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: STANFORD:36105026578554 |
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BOOK EXCERPT:
The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Sri Lanka. The island of Sri Lanka is one of Southern Asia's most popular birding destinations, boasting a remarkably high number of endemic species. The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Sri Lanka provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Sri Lanka is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich destination.
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Genre |
: Nature |
Author |
: Deepal Warakagoda |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Release |
: 2022-03-17 |
File |
: 438 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781472966476 |
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No Marketing Blurb
Product Details :
Genre |
: Birds |
Author |
: Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Academic |
Release |
: 2000 |
File |
: 148 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: CORNELL:31924089500775 |
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This text - the only newly comprehensive source of direct information on the avifauna of Sri Lanka for over 40 years - includes 44 newly recorded species, updated nomenclature and systematic index and additional distributional details.
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Genre |
: History |
Author |
: George Morrison Henry |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Release |
: 1998 |
File |
: 576 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: STANFORD:36105023074995 |
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This is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the birds of the entire Indian subcontinent. Every distinct species and subspecies—some 1,375 in all—is covered with photographs, text, and maps. The guide features more than 4,000 stunning photographs, many never before published, which have been carefully selected to illustrate key identification features of each species. The up-to-date facing-page text includes concise descriptions of plumage, voice, range, habitat, and recent taxonomic changes. Each species has a detailed map reflecting the latest distribution information and containing notes on status and population density. The guide also features an introduction that provides an overview of birdlife and a brief history of ornithology in India and its neighbors. The result is an encyclopedic photographic guide that is essential for everyone birding anywhere in the subcontinent. Covers all 1,375 subcontinental bird species Features more than 4,000 stunning photographs to aid quick field identification Includes up-to-date facing-page text and range maps Contains concise descriptions of plumage, voice, habitat, and much more
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Genre |
: Nature |
Author |
: Bikram Grewal |
Publisher |
: Princeton University Press |
Release |
: 2017-04-25 |
File |
: 792 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780691176499 |
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'... 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
Product Details :
Genre |
: Nature |
Author |
: Robert Kennedy |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Release |
: 2000-09-21 |
File |
: 544 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 0198546688 |