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Other bird related books

The Birds of Peninsular Malaysia

Derek Holmes and Karen Phillipps

Oxford University Press

1998

"Introduces the reader to the most typical, representative and colourful birds of the Malay peninsula, an area extending from southern Thailand to Singapore. Simple, non-technical descriptions of some 150 species, including their distinguishing features and behaviour, voices and habitats, together with illustrations will assist readers in identifying the most readily sighted species on the peninsula."

The Birds of Sulawesi

Derek Holmes and Karen Phillipps

Oxford University Press

1996

"The birds of Sulawesi, Indonesia, are unique. Nearly 100 species are found nowhere else in the world - this high rate of endemism serves as a magnet for bird watchers world wide. This book is the first illustrated bird book for Sulawesi and it provides an introduction to the remarkable wealth of birds. Of the 278 species found there, 161 species are described, with brief reference to another 88. 142 species are illustrated in colour, 22 in black-and-white. Written in non-technical prose, distinguishing features, behaviour, voice, and habitat are covered. A complete checklist is included."

The Birds Of Singapore

Clive Briffett and Sutari Bin Supari

Oxford University Press

1994

"This colorful book introduces nearly 200 species of resident and migratory birds that have been recorded in the country of Singapore. A short account describes each bird's distinguishing features, habits and habitats, distinctive calls, and viewing tips. The book emphasizes the importance of conservation for preserving bird populations and gives important information on the abundance and status of the different species. Easy to understand and use, the guide will interest professional ornithologists as well as amateur bird watchers."

The Birds of Sumatra and Kalimantan

Derek Holmes and Stephen Nash

Oxford University Press

1991

"This book, the second in the series on the avifauna of Indonesia, introduces the reader to the most typical and colourful birds of the large islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan, whose dipterocarp forests of the lowlands and wetland forest of the coastal plains are particularly rich habitats. The main descriptions covering 148 species from nearly every bird family on the two islands, provide information on the plumage, behaviour, habitat, and distribution to enable the general naturalist to identify most of the birds found readily in the different habitats of the islands. Reference is also made in the text to a further 129 species to illustrate the range and variety of birds in each family."

The Birds of Java and Bali

Derek Holmes and Stephen Nash

Oxford University Press

1989

The text covers just over 200 spcies with colour illustration of 112 of these. Includes a checklist with 433 species.