392 pp, large 8vo (9 7/8" H), hard cover in dust jacket. Map endpapers, profusely illustrated with b&w drawings and distribution maps, color plates. ISBN 0880720702 "...a complete guide to Nepalese birds. It gives fully-illustrated analysis of t he distribution and status of Nepal's 835 bird species and also includes 676 distribution maps that cover all but the rarer and more localised birds. Valuable information is given on breeding, habitat, behaviour and range within the Indian su b c o n t i nent with emphasis on the Himalayas. In addition, data are presented on those species whose breeding behaviour is little known. A further bonus is the detailed section on identification of difficult species, especially those that are i na de qu at el y covered in present field guides...General background information on bird watching in Nepal and the effects of environmental change on the avifauna of this beautiful country complete this extensively researched book. The range and q ual ity of th e m at erial covered will ensure that this book will be the necessary, definitive guide for anyone interested in the birds of this region and all those planning to visit the country." Bump to bottom corner of rear board, slight bump to top of s pine , mi nor edge wear, light waviness to edges of textblock, minor soiling and tiny stain on top of textblock. Dust jacket has minor edge wear, light edge wrinkling, small corner creases at top of flaps, light rubbing. VG/VG

BIRDS BIRDWATCHING ORNITHOLOGY NEPAL NEPALESE SPECIES DISTRIBUTION HIMALAYAS HIMALAYAN