Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

Author: Robert Hutchinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909612495
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in the Philippines is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from some of the Philippines' top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habitat types, biogeography, the main sites for viewing the listed species and tips for identifying birds in the field. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of the Philippines encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names as well as vernacular names, and its global status.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

Author: Maia Tanedo
Publisher: Naturalist's Guide
ISBN: 9781912081530
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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

Backyard Birds

Author: Jonathan P. Latimer
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395922767
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, voices, and habitats of a variety of common birds, arranged by their color. Includes the Peterson System of identifying birds by their unique markings.

A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

Author: Robert S. Kennedy
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198546696
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines is the first and only guide that covers all 572 species of birds known to occur within the 7,100 islands that make up the Philippines. The Philippine avifauna includes some 170 endemics - species that are not found anywhere else in the world - and isthus of interest to avid birders around the world. Many of these species are also endangered, due to the high levels of habitat destruction in the Philippine forest, and this book is also urgently needed by conservation workers in the region. The Guide is illustrated by 72 specially paintedcolour plates that show all but the three vagrant species recently recorded there. Its text gives detailed information about the plumage, voice, range, distribution, status, habitat, life history and behaviour of the birds and is accompanied by distribution maps for all the species described.The expert team of authors and artists includes two prominent Philippine ornithologists, and has combined field experience summing to over 100 years. This book clearly will be the standard for Philippine Ornithology for many years to come.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Britain and Northern Europe

Author: Peter Goodfellow
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
A brand new, entry level photographic identification guide to the commoner birds of Britain and Northern Europe, featuring 280 species that the amateur naturalist might expect to see in the field or garden.The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habits, taxonomy and nomenclature, bird topography, and the best places to watch birds, in a way that doesn't assume prior knowledge of the subject.

Birds of New Guinea

Author: Thane K. Pratt
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691095639
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 528

Book Description
Previous edition by Bruce M. Beehler, Thane K. Pratt, and Dale A. Zimmerman.

A Manual of Philippine Birds

Author: Richard C. McGregor
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 843

Book Description
'A Manual of Philippine Birds' is an essential reference for local naturalists and bird enthusiasts seeking information on the bird species native to the Philippines. The book provides convenient descriptions of over 700 genera of birds in the region, making it a valuable resource for identifying and understanding the unique bird species found in the Philippines. The author's expertise and attention to detail make this a must-have book for anyone interested in the avian biodiversity of this beautiful region.

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

A Photographic Guide to Birds of the Philippines

Author: Tim Fisher
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN: 9781847738301
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Over 250 species are included in this guide to the birds of the Philippines, with clear colour photographs, a regional distribution map and thumbnail silhouettes to help readers identify each species.