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Oman Bird List: The Official List of Birds of the Sultanate of Oman

Jens Eriksen and Reginald Victor

7th edition

2014

An annotated list covering 513 species. Includes: status, breeding maps, migration chronology, vagrant records, population trends and 500 colour photographs."

Common Birds in Oman: An Identification Guide

Hanne & Jens Eriksen

2nd edition

2010

"Some 400 colour photographs are included in this book to help identify 250 species of birds, which cover all the common, and many not so common, birds found in Oman. Species have been grouped together by habitat to make identification easier. A distribution map is included for each species."

Birds of the Middle East

Richard Porter and Simon Aspinall

Helm Field Guides

Christopher Helm

2010

"This is a completely revised second edition of the bestselling field guide to the birds of the Middle East. For the first time, the text and maps appear opposite the plates, and as a consequence there are fewer species per plate than before. The text and maps have been fully revised and many new artworks have been painted. There are more than 100 new species in this new edition, which features more than 810 species in total. It will be the essential field guide for anyone visiting the Middle East."

Birds of the Middle East

Richard Porter and Simon Aspinall

Princeton Field Guides

Princeton University Press

2nd edition

2010

"Birds of the Middle East is now the most field-ready and comprehensive guide to the fantastic birds of this region. This fully revised and updated second edition covers all species - including vagrants - found in the Arabian Peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Cyprus. It features 176 superb color plates depicting more than 800 species, as well as 820 color distribution maps that show the breeding range for almost every species. In this upgraded edition, maps and detailed species accounts are now located opposite the plates, making this stunningly illustrated field guide easier to use than ever."

The Birds of Al Jabal Al Akhdar

Jens Eriksen

Sultan Qaboos University

2008

"Al Jabal Al Akhdar, a unique ecosystem in northern Oman, is a hotspot of different types of birds. The book The Birds of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, written by Jens Eriksen, deals with several species of birds such as Hume's Wheatear and Indian Roller, found in these mountain ranges. The book also elaborates on the impact on the bird life and biodiversity in this region caused by increasing development and tourism. The author had taken part in the three year survey named Al Jabal Al Akhdar Initiative of CESAR, during which an extended survey of breeding birds as well as visiting species during migration and in winter was carried out. Saiq plateau and Jabal Shams were the tow mains study areas. The systematic list of bird species that the book contains identification, similar species status at Al Jabal Al Akhdar, habitat and habits. In short The Birds of Jabal Akhdar contains description of all birds recorded at the Al Jabal Al Akhdar, histograms showing when they occur, description of Saiq Plateau and Jabal Shams, information on how and when to visit and an extensive index at the end."

Birdwatching Guide to Oman

Dave E. Sargeant, Hanne & Jens Eriksen

2nd edition

2008

"The site guide section of this excellent birdwatching guide covers over 60 of the Sultanate's top birdwatching sites - each including a detailed map, information on habitats, access and a complete list of the species with relative abundance. A birdfinder is included with details of how, where and when to best find each species, as well as a complete checklist with seasonal status. Following the success of the 1st edition of the guide, this new 2nd edition has been completely revised and updated with all maps upgraded and redrawn, plus additional sites added. Hence, this edition is a completely new work expanding on the first edition. In order to assist visitors all maps now contain GPS data for significant features, roads and tracks - all waypoints can be downloaded from the web (details within the book). The familiar sections on accommodation, tour operators, car rental and logistics has been greatly revised to reflect the pace of tourist infrastructure development in Oman. All Site Lists and the Bird Finder information has been updated as of January 2008."

A Photographic Guide to Birds of the Middle East

David Cottridge

2nd edition

2006

"This is a compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any birdwatcher visiting the Middle East and the UAE in particular. The Middle East offers some of the most exciting birdwatching anywhere in the world, and the UAE in particular is an increasingly popular destination for birdwatchers. 252 species are described here in detail, covering all the bird families found in the region from the majestic Lammergeier to the jewel-like Palestine Sunbird. With easy-to-use thumbnail silhouettes, a regional distribution map showing the best birding localities, up-to-date tips on local birdwatching and information on bird biology and behaviour, this guide is an invaluable aid for any visiting birdwatcher."

Common Birds in Oman: An Identification Guide

Hanne & Jens Eriksen

1st edition

2005

Cover 250 species with colour photographs, range maps and descriptions.

Birds of the Middle East

Richard Porter, S Christensen and P Schiermacker-Hansen

Christopher Helm

2004

"This guide covers all the species, including vagrants, found in the Arabian peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Cyprus. Over 700 species are described in concise text with full details of pulmage and voice. Distribution maps appear opposite the plates and are annotated with each species' status and preferred habitat. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration."

Oman Bird List: The Official List of Birds of the Sultanate of Oman

Jens Eriksen, Dave E Sargeant, Reginald Victor

Sultan Qaboos University

2003

"The sixth edition of the book, Oman Bird List, lists all the 482 bird species that are officially accepted by the Oman Bird Records Committee up to 15 October 2003. This is an official list of the birds of the Sultanate of Oman. The authors are Jens Eriksen (former academic at SQU, Dave E. Sargeant (PDO) and Prof. Reginald Victor, SQU Dean of Research. This comprehensive directory of birds in Oman gives all essential scientific details of the birds listed. The information includes species number and taxonomy, status (vagrant, rare, uncommon, fairly common, common, abundant), regions where each species is found, histograms for all migratory species, breeding maps for all breeding species. Histograms showing monthly distributions are given in the book for all migratory species and for vagrants with at least five accepted records. The book, printed in high quality paper contains 170 colour photographs too."

Birdwatching Guide to Oman

Pannada & Dave E. Sargeant, Hanna & Jens Eriksen

1st edition

2001

"A comprehensive guide to where, when and how to watch birds in the Sultanate of Oman. Packed with useful information for to successfully explore all of Omans's bird life: The Site Guide section covers over 60 of the Sultanate's top birdwatching sites - each including a detailed map, information on habitats, access and a complete list of the species with relative abundance. A Bird Finder is included with details of how, where and when to best find each species, as well as a complete checklist with seasonal status. Provides general information to enable a successful trip - covering climate, health, when to visit, car rental as well as hotels and accommodation throughout the country."

A Photographic Guide to Birds of the Middle East

David Cottridge

1st edition

2001

A Photographic Guide to Birds of Israel and the Middle East

Richard Porter and David Cottridge

1st edition

2000

"This text is a compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide suitable for any birdwatcher visiting Israel of travelling around the Middle East. The book features descriptions of 252 species, thumbnail silhouettes for ease of use, up-to-date tips and information on bird biology and behaviour."

Raptor Migration in Israel and the Middle East: A Summary of 30 Years of Field Research

Hadoram Shirihai, Reuven Yosef, Dan Alon, Guy Kirwan and R. Spaar

2000

"Published for the Raptors 2000 Congress (held under the auspices of the Raptor Research Foundation and the World Working Group on Birds of Prey), this is an immensely useful compilation of information on the history of raptor research in Israel. Well organised and readable, with fine illustrations, this book is a worthy addition to raptor literature."

Birdlife In Oman

Hanne & Jens Eriksen

1999

A book of photographs of 150 birds found in Oman.

Important Bird Areas in the Middle East

Editors: M.I. Evans

BirdLife International

1994

"The Middle East contains some of the largest wetland, steppe desert and marine ecosystems in the world, providing habitats for more than 800 species of bird, of which more than 60 are endemic. This book identifies and describes the 391 sites most important for the conservation of these birds and other biodiversity. Maps, tables and line drawings show site locations, species and population data. The whole Middle East is covered, from the Levant and Arabia to the West Himalayas. The only book of its kind, "Important Bird Areas in the Middle East" is currently being used by conservationists developing systems of site protection in Iraq and Afghanistan."

Marine Fauna of Oman: Cetaceans, Turtles, Seabirds and Shallow Water Corals

Rodney V. Salm, Rolf A.C. Jensen and Vassili A. Papastavrou

1993

Birds of the Middle East and North Africa

P.A.D. Hollom, R.F. Porter, S. Christensen, I. Willis

Poyser

1988

"A field guide to the birds of the Middle East and North Africa from Morocco to Iran. It covers 700 breeding, wintering, migratory and vagrant species, with over 350 illustrated in colour and the distribution of 510 shown in distribution maps."

Birds of the Arabian Gulf

Michael C. Jennings

1981

170 pages with 12 colour plates.

Birds Of Oman

Michael Gallagher and Martin W. Woodcock

1980

320 pages covering 350 species with colour plates.

Birds of the Batinah of Oman

R.A. and G.E. Honeywell

140 pages with colour illustrations and photographs.