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A completely revised and redesigned edition of the first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Borneo.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The habitats of Borneo
The avifauna of Borneo
Conservation
How to use this book
Topography

Glossary
Useful addresses
Species accounts
References
Index

About the Author

Susan Myers is an experienced bird tour leader, specialising in leading tours in southern Asia and Japan.

Susan grew up in Australia and has been travelling and birding in Asia for more than 30 years. A particular fascination with the tropical forests of the Sundaic Region led to her writing the Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo, followed by a photographic guide to the region (both published by Helm).

Many years of exploration dealing with heat, humidity and biting invertebrates have not dimmed her enthusiasm for the amazing biodiversity and wonderful birds of this special region.

Reviews

This book does everything a good field guide should, and I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone with an interest in visiting this fascinating island.
*Birdguides*

The Second Edition is neater, more compact and softback rather than hardback, so more easily fits into a pocket … If you go to Borneo, keep this book close to you in your waking hours. You won’t regret it.
*Rare Bird Alert*

Birders bound for Borneo can enjoy Helm Field Guides' new addition ... Helm's exquisite eye for detail and intricate illustrations - hitting that sweet spot between art and practicality - make these a must-have for any globetrotting birders.
*Wanderlust*

A truly outstanding field guide … It is small, has extensive color illustrations of all the birds, a complete set of maps, and all the information needed on plumage, distribution, habitat, elevation, and behavior to sort out the species. It really is excellent … By virtue of its simplicity and thoroughness, this is an outstanding field guide. I really cannot wait to take it into the forest and give it a field test. No doubt it will hold up well.
*Wilson Journal of Ornithology*

This is a great buy for the travelling birder and it will encourage people to take one of the many tours now being offered. Locals will also find it useful as … it is compact and light and easy to carry over difficult terrain.
*Canadian Field Naturalist*

Myers is clearly an expert on the birds of Borneo, and she has gathered a lot of information together. Birds of Borneo offers sound scholarship, solid coverage of subspecies, concise general range and status descriptions, fine treatment of habitat and behavior, and good illustrations. I'm delighted at its publication and look forward to using it in the field.
*Field Guides Inc.*