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Natural History – Southeast Asia

A Field Guide to the Birds of Singapore

Lim Kim Seng. Lim Kim Chuah, Yong Ding Li

A Field Guide to the Birds of Singapore is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 422 bird species of Singapore, as well as ‘escapees’ not formally accepted as ‘wild’ birds. The species are clearly illustrated in over 100 plates, with many variants. The main identifying features of each species are described and key facts […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Borneo

Wong Tsu Shi

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Borneo is a fully revised introductory photographic identification guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in Borneo (including Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan). High quality photographs from one of Borneo’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Myanmar

Thet Zaw Naing, Robert Tizard & Geoffrey Davison

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Myanmar is an introductory photographic identification guide to 280 birds found in the most frequently visited parts of Myanmar, with a further 100 related species referred to in the descriptions. The selection covers widespread, endemic and near-endemic species, as well as species that are rare and threatened in […]

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A Field Guide to the Birds of Malaysia

Lim Kim Seng, Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

A Field Guide to the Birds of Malaysia is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 829 bird species of Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak. The species are clearly illustrated in over 170 plates, with many variants. The main identifying features of each species are described and key facts cover size, voice, range and status, […]

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Naturalist’s Guide to the Lizards of Southeast Asia

Jordi Janssen & Emerson Sy

Naturalist’s Guide to the Lizards of Southeast Asia is an introductory photographic identification guide to 226 lizard species commonly seen in mainland and maritime Southeast Asia (covering Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Peninsular and east Malaysia, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam). High quality photographs from the region’s top nature photographers, some of […]

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The 125 Best Bird Watching Sites in Southeast Asia

Yong Ding Li & Low Bing Wen

Southeast Asia has a vast diversity of birdlife, comprising roughly one fifth of the world’s 10,000 living species, and of which over 850 are endemic, making the region a richly rewarding destination for birdwatchers. This fully illustrated guide describes the 125 best bird watching sites for viewing both common and rare species, covering Myanmar, Thailand, […]

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A Photographic Field Guide to Dragonflies & Damselflies of Singapore

Robin Ngiam and Marcus Ng

A Photographic Field Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of Singapore is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 136 species of dragonfly and damselfly found in Singapore. With stunning, close-up photographs from the authors, each species is illustrated with multiple variants. The general introduction provides a comprehensive overview of dragonfly anatomy, feeding habits, courtship […]

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Phillipps’ Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo (3rd edition)

Quentin Phillipps

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Published to great critical acclaim in 2009 and with a 2nd edition in 2011, this is a fully revised and updated edition of the most user-friendly field guide to the birds of Borneo, covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and the Indonesian states of Kalimantan. The book gives descriptions of 669 species living or reported on the […]

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Phillipps’ Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo and their Ecology (2nd edition)

Written by Quentin Phillipps

A sister publication to the critically acclaimed “Phillipps’ Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo”, this is a user-friendly field guide to the mammals of Borneo, covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and the Indonesian state of Kalimantan. The book gives descriptions of over 600 species living or reported on the island. These are superbly illustrated in […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Fraser’s Hill

Geoff Davison

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Fraser’s Hill is a photographic identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen at Fraser’s Hill, as well as the Cameron and Genting Highlands in Peninsular Malaysia, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from the region’s top nature photographers are accompanied […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Malaysia, including Sabah & Sarawak (3rd edition)

Geoffrey Davison and Yeap Chin Aik

Photographic identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Malaysia (including the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo). High quality photographs from some of Malaysia’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate, […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of the Philippines (2nd edition)

Maia Tañedo, Robert Hutchinson, Adrian and Trinket Constantino

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of the Philippines is a photographic identification guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in the Philippines. 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, […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Singapore (3rd edition)

Yong Ding Li, Lim Kim Chuah and Lee Tiah Khee

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Singapore is a photographic identification guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in Singapore. High quality photographs from Singapore’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Thailand

Philip D Round

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Thailand is a photographic identification guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in Thailand. High quality photographs from one of Thailand’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of Borneo

Honor Phillipps

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of Borneo is a photographic identification guide to 122 butterfly species and a selection of moths most commonly seen in Borneo (covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan). Honor and Cosmo Phillipps’ high quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, wingspan, habits and habitat, larval foodplants […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand (3rd edition)

Laurence Kirton

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand is a photographic identification guide to 280 butterfly species commonly seen in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. High quality photographs from the area’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of the Philippines

Jade Aster Badon

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of the Philippines is an introductory photographic guide to 289 butterfly species commonly seen in the Philippines, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from the Philippines’ top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, wing size, larval foodplant, distribution and […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Mammals of Southeast Asia (2nd edition)

Chris R. Shepherd and Loretta Ann Shepherd

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Mammals of Southeast Asia is a photographic identification guide to 129 species of mammal commonly found in Southeast Asia (covering Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam). High quality photographs from some of the region’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Reptiles of the Philippines

Emerson Sy

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Reptiles of the Philippines is an introductory photographic guide to 176 reptile taxa commonly encountered in The Philippines, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from the region’s top nature photographers, some of species that have never before been published, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Reptiles & Amphibians of Bali (2nd)

Ruchira Somaweera

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Reptiles & Amphibians of Bali is a photographic identification guide to all 89 reptile and amphibian species of Bali. High-quality photographs from the region’s top nature photographers, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, occurrence and whether they are dangerous. The user-friendly introduction covers conservation, […]

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