A NATURALIST'S GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF THE PHILIPPINES *

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of the Philippines is an easy-to-use introductory photographic guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in the Philippines, and is perfect for residents and visitors alike. The third edition features a fully updated taxonomy and many new photos.

High-quality photographs from some of the Philippines' top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habitat types, biogeography, the main sites for viewing the listed species and tips for identifying birds in the field. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of the Philippines, encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names as well as vernacular names, and its global status.