Birds of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea

Birds of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea
Author: Norman Arlott
Publisher: Princeton Illustrated Checklis
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780691180625

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

Birds of the Indonesian Archipelago

Birds of the Indonesian Archipelago
Author: James A. Eaton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9788494189265

The first ornithological field guide covering the vast chain of the Indonesian archipelago, with over 2,500 illustrations, describes all 1,417 bird species known to occur in the region, including 601 endemics, 98 vagrants, eight introduced species and 18 species yet to be formally described. Together these represent over 13% of global bird diversity. In addition, all subspecies from the region are described. The guide fully encompasses the biogeographic regions of the Greater Sundas (Sumatra, Borneo, Java and Bali) and Wallacea (Sulawesi, the Moluccas and the Lesser Sundas), plus all satellite islands. This region spans an arc of over 4,000 km along the Equator, including Brunei, East Timor, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and most of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. The authors' vast experience and knowledge of the region's birds brings together the latest taxonomic insights, knowledge of distribution, field identification features, vocalisations and more to create an indispensable reference for anyone with an interest in the avifauna of this fabulously diverse region.

A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines
Author: Robert Kennedy
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2000-09-21
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780198546689

'... 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

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia
Author: Morten Strange
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780691114958

This beautiful guide depicts over 600 species in almost 700 color photographs, offering detailed descriptions of each bird's voice and habits. Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the rarest species.

Biogeography of Australasia

Biogeography of Australasia
Author: Michael Heads
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 507
Release: 2014
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1107041023

A fascinating analysis of the main patterns of distribution and evolution of the Australasian biota.

Night Parrot

Night Parrot
Author: Penny Olsen
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2018-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1486302998

For well over a century, the Night Parrot lured its seekers into Australia's vast, arid outback. From the beginning it was a mysterious bird. Fewer than 30 specimens were collected before it all but disappeared, offering only fleeting glimpses and the occasional mummified body as proof of its continued existence. Protected by spinifex and darkness, the parrot attained almost mythical status: a challenge to birdwatchers and an inspiration to poets, novelists and artists. Night Parrot documents the competitiveness and secrecy, the triumphs and adventures of the history of the bird and its followers, culminating in the recent discovery of live birds at a few widely scattered locations. It describes what we are now unravelling about the mysteries of its biology and ecology and what is still left to learn. Complemented by guest essays, illustrations and photographs from a wide variety of sources, this book sheds light on Australia's most elusive bird.