Field Guide to the Birds of Oman
$108.83
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2018
Summary
A comprehensive field guide to the birds of Oman
Oman is a truly amazing birding destination. In terms of avifauna it lies at the crossroads between Asian and African species – Arabian desert species to the north, and a host of Afrotropical species occurring in the monsoon-swept south that don’t occur anywhere else in the Western Palaearctic, while also being a destination for Palearctic migrants.
With much of the Middle East now effectively off-limits to birders, people are…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472937537 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472937538 |
| Author: | Jens Eriksen, Richard Porter |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Helm |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2018 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 140mm x 216mm |
| Series: | Helm Field Guides |
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Critics Review
if I was to visit Oman in the near future I would certainly take a copy of this country-specific field guide with me. I’d pack my binoculars, my telescope and the Birds of Oman by Eriksen and Porter, in that order. * Birdwatch *
Oman remains a wonderful birding destination and its popularity seems to be growing. This book is a timely addition to the suite of available country-level field guides, and is a must-have for resident birders and anyone considering or planning a visit. * BTO News *
Jens Eriksen
Jens Eriksen is a tour guide and photographer, renowned as Oman’s premier birder, with a number of titles covering the nation’s birds under his belt.
Richard Porter has been active in conservation throughout the Middle East since the 1960s. His work in Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey remains inspirational to researchers throughout the region.
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