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OverviewA Field Guide to the Birds of Singapore is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 422 bird species of Singapore, as well as 'escapees' not formally accepted as 'wild' birds. The species are clearly illustrated in over 100 plates, with many variants. The main identifying features of each species are described and key facts cover size, voice, range and status, habitat and breeding. The book also includes information on taxonomy and nomenclature, observing birds, climate, habitats, the breeding cycle, migration and conservation as well as 25 key birdwatching sites with maps. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lim Kim Seng , Lim Kim Chua , Yong Ding Li , Dana GardnerPublisher: John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd Imprint: John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd ISBN: 9781913679507ISBN 10: 1913679500 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 21 September 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""....the three authors and the illustrator deserve congratulations and our gratitude for compiling such a useful field guide for the populous and critically located nation-state that draws upon the rich bird fauna of its Peninsular and island neighbours. The birding experience of any resident or visitor will be enhanced by consultation of the pages of this Field Guide and, by following the advice given, will get to see and identify many of the 424 bird species listed and illustrated."" (Earl of Cranbrook in IBIS, International Journal of Avian Science 2024)" Author InformationLim Kim Seng has more than 40 years’ experience of birdwatching across Southeast Asia. He is a professional bird guide and biodiversity consultant and has authored more than 10 books on birds. Yong Ding Li completed his doctorate in biodiversity conservation at the Australian National University. He currently coordinates BirdLife International’s work on migratory bird conservation in Asia. He has worked extensively in the region and is author of The 125 Best Birdwatching Sites in Southeast Asia. Ding Li also actively volunteers for the Nature Society (Singapore) and has 30 years of field experience in the country. Lim Kim Chuah is a committee member of the Nature Society (Singapore)’s bird group and one of the most experienced birdwatchers in Singapore. Dana Gardner has illustrated over 24 books on birds and natural history. He has spent 10 years living and working in Southeast Asia, and Central and South America. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |