A Field Guide to the Birds of Singapore

Author: Lim Kim Seng, Lim Kim Chua, Yong Ding Li and Dana Gardner

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A Field Guide to the Birds of Singapore is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 422 bird species of Singapore. The species are clearly illustrated in over 100 plates, with many variants. The book also includes 25 key birdwatching sites with maps.

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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 cover size, voice, range and status, habitat and breeding. The book also includes information on taxonomy and nomenclature, observing birds, climate, habitats, the breeding cycle, migration and conservation as well as 25 key birdwatching sites with maps.

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"....the three authors and the illustrator deserve congratulations andour gratitude for compiling such a useful field guide forthe populous and critically located nation-state thatdraws upon the rich bird fauna of its Peninsular andisland neighbours. The birding experience of any resident or visitor will be enhanced by consultation of thepages of this Field Guide and, by following the advicegiven, will get to see and identify many of the 424 birdspecies listed and illustrated."
(Earl of Cranbrook in IBIS, International Journal of Avian Science 2024)

About the Author

Lim Kim Seng hasmore than 40 years’ experience of birdwatching across Southeast Asia. He is aprofessional bird guide and biodiversity consultant and has authored more than10 books on birds. Yong Ding Li completedhis doctorate in biodiversity conservation at the Australian NationalUniversity. He currently coordinates BirdLife International’s work on migratorybird conservation in Asia. He has worked extensively in the region and isauthor of The 125 Best Birdwatching Sites in Southeast Asia. Ding Lialso actively volunteers for the Nature Society (Singapore) and has 30 years offield experience in the country. Lim KimChuah is a committee member of the NatureSociety (Singapore)’s bird group and one of the most experienced birdwatchersin Singapore. Dana Gardner hasillustrated over 24 books on birds and natural history. He has spent 10 yearsliving and working in Southeast Asia, and Central and South America.