A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

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Overview

Here is the first and only guide to cover all 572 species of birds known to occur within the 7,100 islands that comprise the Philippines. The Philippines are the home of nearly 172 species that are not found anywhere else in the world-many of which are endangered as the result of high levels of habitat destruction in the Philippine forest. Thus, knowledge and study of the endemic characteristics of the birds of the Philippines are of critical importance.
This Guide is beautifully illustrated with 72 specially painted color plates, showing all species recorded from the Philippines except four rare accidental species. The accompanying text gives detailed information about the plumage, voice, range, distribution, status, habitat, life history, and behavior of the birds and includes helpful distribution maps for all the species highlighted.
Created by an expert team of authors and artists that includes two prominent Philippine ornithologists, this book combines over 60 years of experience and research. Not only will it appeal to ornithologists and avid birders, but it will enthrall conservationists and all nature lovers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780198546689
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 10/19/2000
Series: Oxford Ornithology Series
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 392
Product dimensions: 9.19(w) x 6.22(h) x 1.21(d)

About the Author

Robert Kennedy is the Director of Natural History Collections and Research for the Museum of Natural History & Science, Cincinnati Museum Center. Pedro C. Gonzalez is Curator Emeritus at the National Museum of the Philippines.

Table of Contents

Part 1. Introduction; Conservation and Philippine laws. Ornithological clubs and institutions in the Philippines. Bird identification and birding in the Philippines. How to use this book. Part II. Family and Species Descriptions; 72 colour plates with notes and colour distribution maps; Glossary: Bibliography; Index; Checklist of Philippine birds
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