Birds of Pakistan

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Birds of Pakistan
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Grimmett
By (author) Tim Inskipp
SeriesHelm Field Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 135
Category/GenreBirds
ISBN/Barcode 9780713688009
ClassificationsDewey:598.095491
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Plates throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Helm
Publication Date 27 February 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This guide is a successor to the much acclaimed Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by two of the same authors. Covering Pakistan, the superb plates are accompanied by a succinct text highlighting identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status. The text is on facing pages to the plates, for easy reference and there are distribution maps for every species. Like previous guides covering Nepal, Bhutan, Northern India and Southern India, this guide is a perfect size for use in the field and will be an essential companion when visiting this region.

Author Biography

Richard Grimmett and Tim Inskipp have published several titles in this area.Tom Roberts is the author of a 2-volume avifauna published by OUP.

Reviews

' Nicely printed handy for the field. Such an excellent guide will surely give an impetus to birdwatching and bird conservation in Pakistan ' Ibis (2009)