Guide to the Birds of Nepal (Helm Field Guides)

420 Pages·1999·20.84 MB·English

by  Carol Inskipp, Tim Inskipp

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Nepal has a powerful fascination for most
birdwatchers. It is remarkably rich in birdlife,
having a large number of species for its size.
For this new edition , Carol and Tim Inskipp have
included a wealth ofnew information on the
distribution and status of Nepal's 836 bird species.
Valuable information is given on breeding, habitat,
behaviour and range within the Indian subcontinent
with emphasis on the Himalayas. The 703
distribution maps cover all but the rarer and more
localised birds. In addition, data are presented on
those species whose breeding behaviour is little
known. The detailed section on identification of
difficult species, which includes colour plates, is of
particular value. The range and quality ofthe
material covered will ensure that A Guide to the
Birds ofNepal remains indispensable for anyone
interested in the birds ofthe region
Front cover : Stoliczka's Tit Warbler by Steve Rooke
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A GUIDE TO THE
BIRDS NEPAL
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A GUIDE TO THE
BIRDS NEPAL
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Second Edition
Carol and Tim Inskipp
Colour illustrations by Clive Byers, Richard Grimmett,
Craig Robson, and Steve Rooke
Line drawings by Clive Byers, Steen Christensen,
Dave Farrow, Richard Grimmett, Patrick Hamon,
Dave Mills, Mike Parker, Craig Robson, Steve Rooke,
Ray Turley, and James Wolstencroft
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© 1985 Carol and Tim Inskipp
Second edition ©1991
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London WC1R4JH
ISBN 0-7136-8109-8
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