Birds of Thailand

The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Thailand. Boasting a fantastic diversity of habitats, ranging from high mountain peaks to extensive mudflats, Thailand is one of the top birding destinations in South-east Asia. The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Thailand provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region, from the Siamese Fireback to the Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Thailand is also included.Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular area.>

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Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok is one of Thailand's leading birders. Based in Chiang Mai, Ayuwat has developed a world-class reputation for high-class photography of Thailand's remarkable avifauna, which followed on from a lifetime of sketching birds. Ayuwat works with the Bird Conservation Society of Thailand and is on the Thai Bird Records committee.

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The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Thailand. Boasting a fantastic diversity of habitats, ranging from high mountain peaks to extensive mudflats, Thailand is one of the top birding destinations in South-east Asia. The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Thailand provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region, from the Siamese Fireback to the Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Thailand is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular area.

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Introduction Bird Conservation Key to the Photos Map of the Region Good Birdwatching Sites in Thailand Species Accounts Further Reading and Resources Acknowledgements Index