Author Description

Singapore and West Malaysia are home to a stunning variety of birds. This book, written both for ornithologists and bird watchers at all levels, describes each of the 640 species of birds known to occur there and includes newly commissioned full-color illustrations for each species and its major plumage variations. Written and illustrated by researchers with extensive first-hand experience, it is the most up-to-date and authoritative guide available. The comprehensive text includes data on calls and song, range, distribution, habitat, status, and behavior, and the introductory chapters provide useful information on migration, breeding, and conservation. It also includes a section on birdwatching in the region with specific information for many of the most exciting sites.