The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore.

Boasting an incredible diversity of habitats, ranging from lush lowland rainforests to subalpine upland woodlands to coastal mangrove forest and mudflats, Peninsular Malaysia plus the island city-state of Singapore is one of the top birding destinations in South-east Asia. The region is host to a dazzling array of spectacular south-east Asian specialities such as Blue-banded Kingfisher, Garnet Pitta and Sultan Tit, and there are a number of endemics such as Mountain Peackc-pheasant.

The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore provides photographic coverage of 374 species that regularly occur in the region. Concise text for each includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with the accompanying photos having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the key habitats and recommended birdwatching locations in the region is also included.

Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular area.

About the Author

Amar-Singh HSS is a lifelong birdwatcher with a special interest in bird behaviour. He has authored two books on city and highland birds, as well as many articles in publications such as BirdingASIA, the Bird Ecology Study Group website and the Malaysian Bird Report. He is the Editor of the Malaysian Bird Report and a member of the Malaysian Nature Society Bird Conservation Council Records Committee.

Kim-Chye Lim took early retirement to pursue his interest in birds. He worked for the Malaysian Nature Society as its Ornithological Officer, focusing on nature park management, hornbill conservation and raptor migration projects. He has also done consultative work on birds and other fauna and has co-authored publications on hornbills, raptors and the field guide Birds of Malaysia.

David Bakewell has a particular interest in bird identification, migration and shorebirds. He has authored publications on biodiversity management in agricultural landscapes, shorebird study and many papers on bird identification and conservation. He supports conservation through involvement with the Oriental Bird Club, the Malaysian Nature Society, the Wild Bird Club of Malaysia and the Shorebirds Peninsular Malaysia Project.