{"product_id":"birds-of-borneo-paperback","title":"Birds of Borneo - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusan Myers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarlos Bocos Gonzalez\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eLiew Weng Keong\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Borneo.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe world's third largest island, divided between three countries - Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei - Borneo is home to some of the oldest rainforests in the world, estimated to be 140 millions years old, and an avifauna of around 600 recorded bird species. It is a haven for birdwatchers and a frontrunning biodiversity hotspot. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA range of habitats contributes to a diverse and exciting birdlife, which features colourful forest dwellers, mighty canopy dwelling hornbills, soaring raptors, as well as a host of charismatic endemics species and subspecies confined to this unique and special island. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis guide is the perfect companion for any wildlife-savvy visitor to the island. It includes superb photography of more than 300 commonly encountered species, including all endemics and many subspecies. Concise text, covering key information on identification, habitat and distribution, and the best birdwatching sites, accompanies the photos to guide identification.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Myers\u003c\/b\u003e is an experienced bird tour leader, specialising in leading tours in South and Southeast Asia, and Japan, with the US company WINGS Birding Tours Worldwide. She grew up in Australia and has been travelling and birding in Asia for over 30 years now. A particular fascination with the tropical forests of the Sundaic region led to her writing the\u003ci\u003e Birds of Borneo\u003c\/i\u003e field guide, also published by Helm. Many years of exploration dealing with the heat, humidity and biting invertebrates have not dimmed her enthusiasm one little bit for the amazing biodiversity and the wonderful birds of this very special region. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlos Bocos Gonzalez\u003c\/b\u003e is one of Spain's top bird photographers. He is one of the lead photographers of Helm's \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Western Palearctic Birds\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiew Weng Keong \u003c\/b\u003ehas been active in Malaysian nature photography since 2006.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 7.51 x 5.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42731756617791,"sku":"9781472986900","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f8297514a65f5fc516778b189fd78431.webp?v=1765129998","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/birds-of-borneo-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}