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.>

Auteur
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.

Texte du rabat

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.

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