Birds of Sri Lanka (Helm Wildlife Guides #4) (Paperback)
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.
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. This owl was a species completely new to science - the holy grail for any birdwatcher.
Uditha Hettige is a tour leader and photographer based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Himesha Warakagoda is a biologist and author, with a deep understanding of the birds of Sri Lanka and a passion for their conservation.
Uditha Hettige is a tour leader and photographer based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Himesha Warakagoda is a biologist and author, with a deep understanding of the birds of Sri Lanka and a passion for their conservation.