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This book covers a region of high biodiversity which provides a home to a rich and special bird community. Most of its bird species, and nearly all of those endemic to the region, reside in tropical forest habitats; however, one of the world's fastest rates of agricultural deforestation has swept them to a fraction of their former range, creating a dramatic conservation problem. Twenty years after the last summary publication on the region, this volume presents the most complete modern summary of the latest surveys and research on all the non-passerine birds now found in the Thai-Malayan Peninsula. Over 380 species are described using data derived from field and museum research, as well as previously unpublished or poorly distributed data from local compilers, diaries, and personal records. More than 70 spectacular full-page colour plates show almost all of the species covered. This volume also includes a fully referenced bibliography of over 800 sources. An extensive introduction covers aspects of history, biogeography, and ecology of the region's birds, plus the main conservation issues which face them. Volume II will cover Passerine species. Features: * The only detailed handbook of the birds of the region * Over 70 colour plates * Many species illustrated for the first time * Serves as an introductory text which describes the region and its conservation crisis

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In the heavyweight class and it will surely offer very interesting reading. Alula This is a beautifully produced book, with an extremely thorough text, which every enthusiast of southeast Asian birds will want to own. -- Nick Dymond British Birds This is a scholarly work and a great advance on anything so far produced for this important area. The book is an invaluable reference and should be an essential addition to any serious ornithological library. -- David Clugston Scottish Bird News The text is superbly done, and the book will become the standard reference for years to come. Choice Comprehensive and highly detailed volume bringing together the latest information gathered from recent research on birds in this area. BBC Wildlife An essential addition to the libraries of all ornithologists with a keen interest in the region... It justifiably reflects the colossal amount of work that has obviously gone into this high-class production. -- Pete Davidson Birding World The book represents a major contribution to the ornithological literature of Southeast Asia, and David Wells must be congratulated. -- David Blakesley Ibis A world-class handbook. Winging It

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