Birds of the Thai-Malay Peninsula Volume I (Non-Passerines)

Published by A&C Black

"A comprehensive and highly detailed volume."

 - BBC Wildlife

During 30 years of residence in the region, author David Wells has acquired an unrivalled understanding of the birds of the Thai-Malay peninsula. His brand new work now brings together the most complete and up-to-date information on the peninsula's non-passerine species. This is a classic region of high biodiversity - home to a rich and special resident avifauna that is joined in season by a host of migrants from North Asia to create a fascinating faunal mix.

In this modern handbook you'll find over 380 non-passerine species described in meticulous detail using data derived from field museum research, as well as an immense range of information from little known or previously unpublished sources. Seventy spectacular full-colour plates feature portraits of many species covered in the book, providing a beautiful pictorial reference from some of the world's leading artists.

Each species account comprises sixteen standard sections dealing with topics such as systematics, distribution, plumage, biometrics, status, habitat, food and foraging, voice, behaviour and biology - and all sections are fully referenced to a bibliography of over 800 sources.

Twenty-two years after the last synoptic publication on the region, David Wells has produced a significant and stunning work of reference that will grace the bookshelves of any amateur or professional ornithologist. 648 pages.

Hardback £85.00