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The Birds of Sri Lanka: A Photographic Field Guide (2nd edition)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Birds of Sri Lanka: A Photographic Field Guide (2nd edition)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
SeriesA Photographic Field Guide
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:300
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 148
ISBN/Barcode 9781912081011
ClassificationsDewey:598.095493
Audience
General
Edition 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations 650 photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
Imprint John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 26 September 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A fully comprehensive field guide to the 468 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 Biography

Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne is one of Sri Lanka's most high-profile wildlife personalities. He is passionate about Sri Lanka's natural history and has authored and photographed over 370 articles for national and international newspapers and magazines on Sri Lankan biodiversity, travel and business topics. His many books include Wild Sri Lanka, A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka and A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies & Dragonflies of Sri Lanka also published by John Beaufoy Publishing.