A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka
| AUTHOR | Harrison, John; Worfolk, Tim |
| PUBLISHER | Oxford University Press (03/22/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka is the first fully comprehensive, modern field guide to this ornithologically fascinating country. All of Sri Lanka's official avian species are described in the text and depicted in a collection of stunning color plates painted by Tim Worfolk, one of Britain's leading bird artists. The text, accessible to experienced ornithologists and beginners alike, highlights the important identification features such as plumage variations, size, calls and songs, range, distribution, and status for every species. The plates illustrate the various plumage variations for each bird, and show the birds perched and also in flight, where relevant to their identification. An introduction to the guide describes briefly some of the best sites for watching Sri Lanka's abundant avifauna, and provides useful contact addresses for the prospective traveller. This will be an essential purchase for all birdwatchers travelling to the region; the beautiful plates and clearly-written text will also make it a must-have for anyone who loves birds, and Sri Lankan birds in particular.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780199585663
ISBN-10:
0199585660
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0002
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Page Count:
224
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
5.77 x 0.95 x 8.19 inches
Weight:
1.21 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology
Science | Asia - Southeast
Science | Linguistics - General
Dewey Decimal:
598
Library of Congress Control Number:
2011411318
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A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka is the first fully comprehensive, modern field guide to this ornithologically fascinating country. All of Sri Lanka's official avian species are described in the text and depicted in a collection of stunning color plates painted by Tim Worfolk, one of Britain's leading bird artists. The text, accessible to experienced ornithologists and beginners alike, highlights the important identification features such as plumage variations, size, calls and songs, range, distribution, and status for every species. The plates illustrate the various plumage variations for each bird, and show the birds perched and also in flight, where relevant to their identification. An introduction to the guide describes briefly some of the best sites for watching Sri Lanka's abundant avifauna, and provides useful contact addresses for the prospective traveller. This will be an essential purchase for all birdwatchers travelling to the region; the beautiful plates and clearly-written text will also make it a must-have for anyone who loves birds, and Sri Lankan birds in particular.
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Author:
Harrison, John
John Harrison is a freelance writer whose interests include collecting vintage 8 & 16mm sexploitation loops and educational shorts. He runs a small mail-order business called THE GRAVEYARD TRAMP, which specialises in off-beat items of pop culture memorabilia. In 2003 he curated an exhibition of vintage adult paperback cover art at The Basement Cafe in Melbourne.
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