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This work concludes noted ornithologist Tom Roberts' magnificent survey of the birds of Pakistan. Together with Volume 1, the work covers 660 species, offering detailed descriptions of each, supported by 47 full-page plates and over 100 black and white illustrations drawn by the author. Distribution maps of over 570 species detail wintering or breeding status, and voice descriptions are drawn from the author's own extensive collection of bird recordings made in Pakistan during his 34 years of residence in that country. Each volume contains a bibliography and index. Amateur and professional ornithologists alike will appreciate this unique work of art and scholarship.
This volume completes a comprehensive taxonomic and ecological survey of the avian species found within the borders of Pakistan. Author Tom J. Roberts, an ornithologist with over three decades of field experience in the region, synthesizes decades of observational data to provide a definitive reference for the Passeriformes order. The work utilizes a structured biological framework to categorize species, providing essential data for both academic researchers and regional conservationists.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this work as a foundational reference for the study of South Asian ornithology. The text is noted for its high level of technical detail and the depth of the author's long-term field research.
Page Count:
682
Publication Date:
1992-11-12
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195774051
ISBN-13:
9780195774054
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