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The definitive identification tool for the visiting birdwatcher. The lead author is Sri Lanka's top field birder and discoverer of the Serendip Scops Owl.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements How to use this book Plumage terminology Glossary Geographical setting Distribution and habitats Bird diversity Migration Important birds Conservation Birdwatching areas Family summaries Species accounts and plates Appendix - Vagrants to Sri Lanka Organisations References Selected Bibliography Index

About the Author

Deepal Warakadoda is Sri Lanka's leading field ornithologist. A tour leader, photographer and conservationist, Deepal made his name with his stunning 2002 discovery of the Serendib Scops Owl in Sri Lanka's Sinharaja Forest. This owl was a species completely new to science - the holy grail for any birdwatcher. Richard Grimmett and Carol and Tim Inskipp are widely respected as the leading experts on the birds of southern Asia. Their major work was the epic Birds of the Indian Subcontinent (Helm, 1998), from which has sprung several highly acclaimed field guides.

Reviews

This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in Sri Lanka's birds, and is a must if you are travelling to this delightful island.
*British Birds*

Definitive identification tool for the birdwatcher visiting Sri Lanka.
*Bookseller Buyer's Guide*

The essential new reference for anyone birding in Sri Lanka.
*Birdwatch*

I would recommend this book to anyone visiting this fascinating country.
*Scottish Birds*