A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka

Second Edition

John Harrison
Illustrated by Tim Worfolk

224 pages | 49 colour plates | 200x140mm

978-0-19-958566-3 | Hardback | 27 January 2011

Also available as: Paperback

Price: £60.00

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A new edition of a truly comprehensive, up-to-date, modern guide to Sri Lanka's abundant avifauna
Contains 49 stunning colour plates by Tim Worfolk
All species on the official Sri Lankan list are described in the text
Plumage variations according to age, sex, season, and race are depicted. Birds are shown both perched and in flight where relevant to their identification

New to this edition

Includes the latest information on the habits and distribution of the region's bird species
New and revised colour plates reflect recent changes to the classification of some species, the identification of a completely new species (the Serendib Scops Owl), and the growing number of species on the official list

A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka is the first fully comprehensive, modern field guide to this ornithologically fascinating country. All of Sri Lanka's official avian species are described in the text and depicted in a collection of stunning colour plates painted by Tim Worfolk, one of Britain's leading bird artists. The text, accessible to experienced ornithologists and beginners alike, highlights the important identification features such as plumage variations, size, calls and songs, range, distribution, and status for every species. The plates illustrate the various plumage variations for each bird, and show the birds perched and also in flight, where relevant to their identification. An introduction to the guide describes briefly some of the best sites for watching Sri Lanka's abundant avifauna, and provides useful contact addresses for the prospective traveller. This will be an essential purchase for all birdwatchers travelling to the region; the beautiful plates and clearly-written text will also make it a must-have for anyone who loves birds, and Sri Lankan birds in particular.

Readership: Field ornithologists, ecologists, naturalists, ecotourists, and birdwatchers worldwide.

The specification in this catalogue, including without limitation price, format, extent, number of illustrations, and month of publication, was as accurate as possible at the time the catalogue was compiled. Occasionally, due to the nature of some contractual restrictions, we are unable to ship a specific product to a particular territory. Jacket images are provisional and liable to change before publication.

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