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Field Guide to Birds of Pakistan
Field Guide to Birds of Pakistan
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Description
The definitive guide to the birds of Pakistan
Pakistan has a rich diversity of bird habitats, from the dry alpine and moist temperate forests of the western Himalayas to the deserts of Baluchistan and Sind. This diversity of habitats supports a wide variety of species, and some 669 have been recorded. These include some serious big-hitters – names such as Orange Bullfinch, White-cheeked Bushtit and Long-billed Grasshopper Warbler are guaranteed to stop any birder int their tracks – along with a suite of warblers, laughingthrushes, rosefinches and pheasants, such as the stunning Western Tragopan that graces the cover of this book. And, with Pakistan little visited by birders, there is always the chance of finding something new or extraordinary.
This guide covers every species known to occur in the country. Superb plates are accompanied by a succinct text highlighting identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status, and there are accurate distribution maps for every species.
Birds of Pakistan remains the key birding field guide to the country. It's an essential addition to the backpack of any birder living in or visiting the region.
Product details
Published | 27 Feb 2009 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 256 |
ISBN | 9780713688009 |
Imprint | Helm |
Illustrations | 93 colour plates |
Dimensions | 216 x 135 mm |
Series | Helm Field Guides |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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A must for any birdwatcher in Pakistan, whether resident or visiting … Such an excellent guide will surely give an impetus to birdwatching and bird conservation in Pakistan.
Ibis
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The first ever field guide to Pakistan, covering over 670 species in an easy-to-carry format. Available in both an English and an Urdu version it is hoped that the book will lead to an increase in interest in birds of the country, with a knock-on benefit to conservation.
BTO News
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Contain 93 excellent colour plates … well produced and would make welcome companions to birding in this part of Asia.
Scottish Bird News