Birds of Sri Lanka

Birds of Sri Lanka

Birds of Sri Lanka

Birds of Sri Lanka

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Overview

The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Sri Lanka.

With a rich avifauna that includes 29 endemics, the island of Sri Lanka is one of Asia's most popular birding destinations. Birds of Sri Lanka, the latest addition to Helm's Photographic Guides series, provides photographic coverage of more than 250 species regularly seen on the island.

Concise text for each species includes identification, songs and calls, behavior, distribution and habitat, and the book is packed with photos, each carefully selected to guide identification.

This guide is the ideal pocket-sized companion, perfect for nature-loving travelers and birdwatchers visiting this amazing island.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781408110416
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 06/28/2022
Series: Helm Wildlife Guides , #4
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.35(w) x 7.45(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

Deepal Warakadoda is Sri Lanka's leading 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, a species completely new to science - the holy grail for any birdwatcher. Uditha Hettige is a tour leader and photographer, also based in Colombo, and Himesha Warakagoda is a biologist and author. All three have a deep understanding of the birds of Sri Lanka, and a passion for their conservation.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

The country's birdlife 5

How to use this book 6

Bird topography 9

Topographic glossary 10

Endemic species 11

Conservation 12

Where to watch and photograph birds 13

Species accounts

Non-passerine birds 21

Passerine Birds 150

General glossary 220

Acknowledgements 221

Photo credits 221

Index 222

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