Author: George Morrison Reid Henry
Publisher:
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Languages : en
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Author: George Morrison Henry
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 576

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For over forty years G. M. Henry's A Guide to the Birds of Ceylon has served thousands of bird-watchers. More than just a field guide, it describes in detail over 460 forms found in Sri Lanka, many of them also in India. In this edition, completely revised and enlarged by Thilo W. Hoffmann, Deepal Warakagoda and Upali Ekanayake, the systematic order and the nomenclature have been updated and many details about distribution added. The illustrations by the author are a special feature of this book. This edition includes two additional colour plates and six line drawings by the author's son Bruce Henry.

Author: George M. Henry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 457

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Author: George M. Henry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 457

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Author: Deepal Warakagoda
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472966473
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 438

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The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Sri Lanka. The island of Sri Lanka is one of Southern Asia's most popular birding destinations, boasting a remarkably high number of endemic species. The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Sri Lanka provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region. 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 Sri Lanka is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich destination.

Author: John Harrison
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199585660
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 325

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A fully comprehensive, modern field guide to all of the bird species in Sri Lanka. Featuring numerous color illustrations and detailed descriptions of the key identification features, the book will be equally valuable for ornithologists and birdwatchers.

Author: George Morrison Henry
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 542

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Author: Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909612839
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A fully comprehensive field guide to the 462 bird species of Sri Lanka. With photographs from the author and the region's other top-quality nature photographers, each species is illustrated, including variants where relevant. The guide is focussed on field use to help beginners and experts identify species. The main identifying features of each species are described and key facts cover size, habitat, distribution, voice and status in the country. Distribution maps provide an at-a-glance view of where the birds can be found. The book also includes information on climate and topography, orders and families, residents, migrants, endemics, vagrants and highly scarce migrants, topography and the key birdwatching sites. The checklist provides complete information on the local status of each species.

Author: Bikram Grewal
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462916317
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 512

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A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka and India is the best, most comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of South Asia. Because of its vast size and geographical location, the Indian subcontinent has some of the world's most diverse avifauna. It boasts of thousands of species. This birdwatching book covers over 800 species and distinct sub-species and contains over 1,000 full-color photographs. Each species has a distribution map Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the most important features of the species illustrated. In several cases, different plumages or flight shots are included. The concise text provides vital information on the plumages, voice and habits of each species are also mentioned in the texts. The maps are accompanied by a note on the status and distribution. This birdwatching book will enable accurate field identification in one of the world's most diverse avifaunal regions. Indispensable reading for all bird lovers.

Author: Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913679002
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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A fully revised edition of this bestselling, easy-to-use identification guide to 278 bird species covering the most commonly seen in Sri Lanka. Written by an experienced birder with a track record for writing to a popular audience, this is an ideal, portable guide for residents and visitors alike. The author's top quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. The species accounts cover 75 of the 82 families of birds recorded in Sri Lanka and distinguish between highly scarce migrants and vagrants to explain what a realistic and good 'country list' and 'trip list' would be for residents and visitors respectively. The user-friendly introduction covers bird topography, bird orders, a novel photographic summary in taxonomic order of all 34 endemic birds that are key target species, and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is a checklist of all of the birds of Sri Lanka encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names as well as its national status.