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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*