Field Guide to Birds of Sri Lanka
Field Guide to Birds of Sri Lanka
Description
With a rich avifauna of more than 350 species that includes 29 endemics, the island of Sri Lanka is one of southern Asia's most popular birding destinations.
This field guide provides full coverage of every species on the Sri Lanka list, including most vagrants, with particular emphasis placed on endemic species and races. Detailed text highlights key identification criteria, along with accurate colour maps.
Packed with spectacular and detailed plates by leading bird artists such as Alan Harris, Tim Worfolk and John Cox, Birds of Sri Lanka is the definitive identification tool for the visiting birdwatcher.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
How to use this book
Plumage terminology
Glossary
Geographical setting
Distribution and habitats
Bird diversity
Migration
Important birds
Conservation
Birdwatching areas
Family summaries
Species accounts and plates
Appendix - Vagrants to Sri Lanka
Organisations
References
Selected Bibliography
Index
How to use this book
Plumage terminology
Glossary
Geographical setting
Distribution and habitats
Bird diversity
Migration
Important birds
Conservation
Birdwatching areas
Family summaries
Species accounts and plates
Appendix - Vagrants to Sri Lanka
Organisations
References
Selected Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 09 Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781472981073 |
| Imprint | Helm |
| Illustrations | 70 plates; 300 full colour maps |
| Series | Helm Field Guides |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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