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 Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka (3rd Edition)

Author: Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913679002
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
A fully revised edition of this bestselling, easy-to-use identification guide to 278 bird species covering the most commonly seen in Sri Lanka. Written by an experienced birder with a track record for writing to a popular audience, this is an ideal, portable guide for residents and visitors alike. The author's top quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. The species accounts cover 75 of the 82 families of birds recorded in Sri Lanka and distinguish between highly scarce migrants and vagrants to explain what a realistic and good 'country list' and 'trip list' would be for residents and visitors respectively. The user-friendly introduction covers bird topography, bird orders, a novel photographic summary in taxonomic order of all 34 endemic birds that are key target species, and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is a checklist of all of the birds of Sri Lanka encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names as well as its national status.

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.

Birds of California Field Guide

Author: Stan Tekiela
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1647551994
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 789

Book Description
Identify Birds with California’s Best-Selling Bird Guide! Make bird-watching in California even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This handy book features 176 species of California birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 176 species: Only California birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes six new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of California Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

A Field Guide to the Birds of Thailand

Author: Craig Robson
Publisher: New Holland Books
ISBN: 9781843309215
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Following the success of the first edition, a new edition has been compiled, incorporating Thai plate names and index. With its meticulous colour artworks and maps, this is an invaluable guide for English and Thai-speaking bird enthusiasts alike.

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.

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.