- Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Princeton University Press; New Ed edition (1 Nov 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0691121044
- ISBN-13: 978-0691121048
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 3.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,495,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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There has always been a problem deciding which books to take birding in the Middle East. With the arrival of this new field guide to the region it is now possible to contemplate using only one book in the field. . . . This is an indispensable and thoroughly recommended aid for birdwatchers in the Middle East and beyond. -- Andrew Grieve, Birdwatch
[The] illustrations are all of a consistently high standard. . . . Highly recommended. -- David Tomlinson, New Scientist
Four artists have contributed and . . . the overall standard is very high. . . . Highly recommended for anyone interested in the birds of the region, and for most of the Middle East it is certainly the best available field guide. -- Andy Musgrove, BTO News
At long last, the book all travelers to the Middle East have been waiting for--an up-to-date, comprehensive and, most important of all, single volume field guide. . . . There is little doubt that this book is a real tour de force and should remain the standard work for the region for a long time to come. Strongly recommended for all visitors to the Middle East. -- Gordon Hamlett, Bird Watching
Here we have a clear, state of the art guide that has me wondering how it could be bettered. . . . The 112 coloured plates are truly a veritable delight of excellence. -- Bob Scott, British Birds
Visitors to the Near East . . . will want to own this new guide, and residents of the region should not be without it. -- Guy Kirwan, Birding World
This excellent book is a must for anyone going to this region. Beginners will find it easy to use, and . . . to learn. Advanced birdwatchers will learn something that they have not yet, and what will ultimately help with correct identification. The bottom line is: this is the best field guide published so far on birds of the Middle East. -- Zpravy Mos, Wilson Bulletin
[A] unique and up-to-date source of information regarding the birds and their distribution. . . . The colour plates . . . are beautifully and accurately illustrated. This book, although primarily a field guide, is the first publication which gives a full and comprehensive description of all bird species of the Middle East. It is highly recommended for those who are interested in birds of this region or who are planning to go birdwatching here. -- O. Bahat, Ibis
[The] illustrations are all of a consistently high standard. . . . Highly recommended. -- David Tomlinson, New Scientist
Four artists have contributed and . . . the overall standard is very high. . . . Highly recommended for anyone interested in the birds of the region, and for most of the Middle East it is certainly the best available field guide. -- Andy Musgrove, BTO News
At long last, the book all travelers to the Middle East have been waiting for--an up-to-date, comprehensive and, most important of all, single volume field guide. . . . There is little doubt that this book is a real tour de force and should remain the standard work for the region for a long time to come. Strongly recommended for all visitors to the Middle East. -- Gordon Hamlett, Bird Watching
Here we have a clear, state of the art guide that has me wondering how it could be bettered. . . . The 112 coloured plates are truly a veritable delight of excellence. -- Bob Scott, British Birds
Visitors to the Near East . . . will want to own this new guide, and residents of the region should not be without it. -- Guy Kirwan, Birding World
This excellent book is a must for anyone going to this region. Beginners will find it easy to use, and . . . to learn. Advanced birdwatchers will learn something that they have not yet, and what will ultimately help with correct identification. The bottom line is: this is the best field guide published so far on birds of the Middle East. -- Zpravy Mos, Wilson Bulletin
[A] unique and up-to-date source of information regarding the birds and their distribution. . . . The colour plates . . . are beautifully and accurately illustrated. This book, although primarily a field guide, is the first publication which gives a full and comprehensive description of all bird species of the Middle East. It is highly recommended for those who are interested in birds of this region or who are planning to go birdwatching here. -- O. Bahat, Ibis
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Birds of the Middle East is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all species, including vagrants, found in the Arabian peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Cyprus. Over 700 species are described in concise texts giving full details of the plumage and voice of all recognizable forms. Distributed maps appear opposite the plates and are annotated with details of each species status and preferred habitat. Four artists have prepared a magnificent set of specially commissioned plates that show all the forms described in full color. The authors have extensive ornithological experience in the Middle East spanning over thirty years of research into the identification, biology, and conservation of the many wonderful species to be found there. This authoritative book will be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder. It will also be a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of the region, which is especially important for both the indigenous species and those which pass through it on their migrations between the Palaearctic and Africa.
Key Features:
- The first comprehensive field guide devoted solely to the Middle East
- Every species is illustrated in color in all distinctive plumages
- Authors are experts, each with 30 years field experience in the region
- Serves as an entirely authoritative reference
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After an earlier edition of this guide was long out of print and increasingly hard to find and expensive even as a second hand copy, the publication of this new, softcover edition was most welcome!
I found this book just about perfect: the size and weight are still convenient for field-use, and editing is very well done, with the range maps and essential status and habitat info right opposite the color plates illustrating each species, though longer, detailed information on appearence and voice are to be found separately at the back.
Most importantly, the illustrations are excellent and plentiful, usually with several pictures of each species showing various races, sexes, juveniles, summer and winter plumage, birds in flight, etc. as justified by variation.
I kind of missed (more) information on the birds' ecology, habits and taxonomy, but I guess omitting these was the price that had to be paid for a not-too-bulky field guide.
I can only wish I could have carried this book on my previous trips to the Middle East - it will certainly be with me on the next ones!
I found this book just about perfect: the size and weight are still convenient for field-use, and editing is very well done, with the range maps and essential status and habitat info right opposite the color plates illustrating each species, though longer, detailed information on appearence and voice are to be found separately at the back.
Most importantly, the illustrations are excellent and plentiful, usually with several pictures of each species showing various races, sexes, juveniles, summer and winter plumage, birds in flight, etc. as justified by variation.
I kind of missed (more) information on the birds' ecology, habits and taxonomy, but I guess omitting these was the price that had to be paid for a not-too-bulky field guide.
I can only wish I could have carried this book on my previous trips to the Middle East - it will certainly be with me on the next ones!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Reminds me of some of the more obscure guides from the 1970's. Plates and data are not always together, information on many species is sparse and the index doesn't help you unless you know what you are looking for.
Absolutely indispensible because it's all there is, but could be much, much better.
While some of the plates are beautiful they are often quite over-stated (Indian Roller, for example) making a quick ID more difficult than it needs to be.
On the whole, if you are going that way, you need this book, but you'll wish you had a field-guide.
Absolutely indispensible because it's all there is, but could be much, much better.
While some of the plates are beautiful they are often quite over-stated (Indian Roller, for example) making a quick ID more difficult than it needs to be.
On the whole, if you are going that way, you need this book, but you'll wish you had a field-guide.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a great break through. Comprehensive and complete, it eliminates the need to carry too many books in the field: we know how important that is! The test is well written by experts, and many of the plates are fantastic; those by John Gale especially stand out; just dream about those raptors! Whilst the new Collins Bird guide sets new standards, if you venture outside the Western P you will now only need this one book.
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