Description
Book SynopsisThe definitive field guide to the birds of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
Trade ReviewThe definitive field guide to the birds of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan. * Bookseller Buyer's Guide *
HIGHLY COMMENDED BIRD BOOK OF THE YEAR * Birdwatch *
...an absolute must for anyone travelling in the region. Excellent concise text, good artwork and a wealth of fine detail. * Sandgrouse *
....detailed and clear...the ideal practical guide - don't leave for Central Asia without it. * Bird Watching *
Table of ContentsMap of the Region Acknowledgements Introduction How to Use This Book The plates Species accounts Maps Bird topography Glossary Taxonomy and nomenclature
Geography and Biogeography Topography Climate Biomes and habitats in Central Asia
Organisations and Websites Species Accounts (34-318) Appendix 1: Old vagrants, undocumented records and doubtfully recorded species Appendix 2: Moult and ageing of large raptors Appendix 3: Identifying gulls References Index
