A Field Guide to the Birds of Singapore
Published on 21. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-1-913679-50-7 (ISBN)
Description
A Field Guide to the Birds of Singapore is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 422 bird species of Singapore, as well as 'escapees' not formally accepted as 'wild' birds. The species are clearly illustrated in over 100 plates, with many variants. The main identifying features of each species are described and key facts cover size, voice, range and status, habitat and breeding. The book also includes information on taxonomy and nomenclature, observing birds, climate, habitats, the breeding cycle, migration and conservation as well as 25 key birdwatching sites with maps.
Reviews / Votes
"....the three authors and the illustrator deserve congratulations andour gratitude for compiling such a useful field guide for
the populous and critically located nation-state that
draws upon the rich bird fauna of its Peninsular and
island neighbours. The birding experience of any resident or visitor will be enhanced by consultation of the
pages of this Field Guide and, by following the advice
given, will get to see and identify many of the 424 bird
species listed and illustrated."
(Earl of Cranbrook in IBIS, International Journal of Avian Science 2024)
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
150 colour plates
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
497 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913679-50-7 (9781913679507)
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Lim Kim Seng has
more than 40 years' experience of birdwatching across Southeast Asia. He is a
professional bird guide and biodiversity consultant and has authored more than
10 books on birds. Yong Ding Li completed
his doctorate in biodiversity conservation at the Australian National
University. He currently coordinates BirdLife International's work on migratory
bird conservation in Asia. He has worked extensively in the region and is
author of The 125 Best Birdwatching Sites in Southeast Asia. Ding Li
also actively volunteers for the Nature Society (Singapore) and has 30 years of
field experience in the country. Lim Kim
Chuah is a committee member of the Nature
Society (Singapore)'s bird group and one of the most experienced birdwatchers
in Singapore. Dana Gardner has
illustrated over 24 books on birds and natural history. He has spent 10 years
living and working in Southeast Asia, and Central and South America.
more than 40 years' experience of birdwatching across Southeast Asia. He is a
professional bird guide and biodiversity consultant and has authored more than
10 books on birds. Yong Ding Li completed
his doctorate in biodiversity conservation at the Australian National
University. He currently coordinates BirdLife International's work on migratory
bird conservation in Asia. He has worked extensively in the region and is
author of The 125 Best Birdwatching Sites in Southeast Asia. Ding Li
also actively volunteers for the Nature Society (Singapore) and has 30 years of
field experience in the country. Lim Kim
Chuah is a committee member of the Nature
Society (Singapore)'s bird group and one of the most experienced birdwatchers
in Singapore. Dana Gardner has
illustrated over 24 books on birds and natural history. He has spent 10 years
living and working in Southeast Asia, and Central and South America.