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Field Guide to Birds of Sri Lanka

Deepal Warakagoda Carol Inskipp Tim Inskipp Richard Grimmett

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English
Bloomsbury
01 April 2012
The definitive identification guide for birdwatching in Sri Lanka.

For birders, Sri Lanka is a must-visit. From the dry-zone of the southeast, haunt of Yellow-wattled Lapwing and Sri Lanka Swallow, to the cool highlands where Yellow-eared Bulbul sing and Pied thrush overwinter, the island has stunning birdlife in abundance., with 29 endemics and a host of regional scarcities. No trip is complete without a visit to the magnificent Sinharaja rainforest, home to species such as the Green-billed Coucal, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie and Serendib Scops Owl.

This field guide provides full coverage of every species on the Sri Lanka list, including most vagrants, with particular emphasis placed on endemic species and races. Outstanding plates are allied with detailed text that highlights key identification criteria, along with accurate colour maps.

Pocket-friendly yet comprehensive, Birds of Sri Lanka is the definitive identification tool for the visiting birdwatcher and an essential addition to the backpack.
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Imprint:   Bloomsbury
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 214mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   395g
ISBN:   9780713688535
ISBN 10:   071368853X
Series:   Helm Field Guides
Pages:   224
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Deepal Warakadoda is Sri Lanka's leading field ornithologist. A tour leader, photographer and conservationist, Deepal made his name with his stunning 2002 discovery of the Serendib Scops Owl in Sri Lanka's Sinharaja Forest. This owl was a species completely new to science - the holy grail for any birdwatcher. Richard Grimmett and Carol and Tim Inskipp are widely respected as the leading experts on the birds of southern Asia. Their major work was the epic Birds of the Indian Subcontinent (Helm, 1998), from which has sprung several highly acclaimed field guides.

Reviews for Field Guide to Birds of Sri Lanka

This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in Sri Lanka's birds, and is a must if you are travelling to this delightful island. * British Birds * Definitive identification tool for the birdwatcher visiting Sri Lanka. * Bookseller Buyer's Guide * The essential new reference for anyone birding in Sri Lanka. * Birdwatch * I would recommend this book to anyone visiting this fascinating country. * Scottish Birds *


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