Field Guide to the Birds of Mongolia
The definitive guide to the birdlife of Mongolia.

Mongolia lies at the heart of Asia, bridging the vast Siberian taiga forests of the north and the world's coldest deserts to the south. It encompasses great mountain ranges, extensive steppes and deserts, and pristine rivers and lakes. Large and sparsely populated, Mongolia harbours a rich avifauna including an array of globally rare and local species. For dozens of steppe species and many others, Mongolia really is the place to go.

This beautiful guide by Gombobaatar Sundev, Mongolia's most famous ornithologist, and Christopher Leahy provides in-depth details for 502 species, including all residents, migrants, and vagrants. The authoritative text covers identification features, along with voice, habitat, behaviour and status, and is accompanied by 112 superb plates depicting every species and many distinct plumages and races. Detailed maps – a cartographic feat never before attempted for Mongolia – accompany the text.

Birds of Mongolia is an indispensable guide for birders, adventurers, and all those interested in this central Asian nation.
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Field Guide to the Birds of Mongolia
The definitive guide to the birdlife of Mongolia.

Mongolia lies at the heart of Asia, bridging the vast Siberian taiga forests of the north and the world's coldest deserts to the south. It encompasses great mountain ranges, extensive steppes and deserts, and pristine rivers and lakes. Large and sparsely populated, Mongolia harbours a rich avifauna including an array of globally rare and local species. For dozens of steppe species and many others, Mongolia really is the place to go.

This beautiful guide by Gombobaatar Sundev, Mongolia's most famous ornithologist, and Christopher Leahy provides in-depth details for 502 species, including all residents, migrants, and vagrants. The authoritative text covers identification features, along with voice, habitat, behaviour and status, and is accompanied by 112 superb plates depicting every species and many distinct plumages and races. Detailed maps – a cartographic feat never before attempted for Mongolia – accompany the text.

Birds of Mongolia is an indispensable guide for birders, adventurers, and all those interested in this central Asian nation.
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Field Guide to the Birds of Mongolia

Field Guide to the Birds of Mongolia

Field Guide to the Birds of Mongolia

Field Guide to the Birds of Mongolia

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Overview

The definitive guide to the birdlife of Mongolia.

Mongolia lies at the heart of Asia, bridging the vast Siberian taiga forests of the north and the world's coldest deserts to the south. It encompasses great mountain ranges, extensive steppes and deserts, and pristine rivers and lakes. Large and sparsely populated, Mongolia harbours a rich avifauna including an array of globally rare and local species. For dozens of steppe species and many others, Mongolia really is the place to go.

This beautiful guide by Gombobaatar Sundev, Mongolia's most famous ornithologist, and Christopher Leahy provides in-depth details for 502 species, including all residents, migrants, and vagrants. The authoritative text covers identification features, along with voice, habitat, behaviour and status, and is accompanied by 112 superb plates depicting every species and many distinct plumages and races. Detailed maps – a cartographic feat never before attempted for Mongolia – accompany the text.

Birds of Mongolia is an indispensable guide for birders, adventurers, and all those interested in this central Asian nation.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781472949493
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 08/08/2019
Series: Helm Field Guides
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 224
File size: 91 MB
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About the Author

Gombobaatar Sundev has been a leading Mongolian ornithologist and bird conservationist for more than 20 years. He is a professor of ornithology at the National University of Mongolia, the president of the Mongolian Ornithological Society, and has led numerous birding tours and research expeditions in Mongolia for birders and scientists from around the world.

Christopher Leahy first visited Mongolia in 1982, and has led more than twenty natural history and birding tours to all parts of the country. A professional conservationist for 45 years. Chris was the Gerard A. Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology at Mass Audubon until his retirement in 2017, and he remains an emeritus professor.
Gombobaatar Sundev is Mongolia's best known ornithologist. He is Professor of Zoology at the National University of Mongolia and Vice President of the Mongolian Ornithological Society.
Christopher Leahy was a professional conservationist for 45 years. For 16 years of these he was the Director of Mass Audubon's Center for Biological Conservation, going on to hold the Gerard A. Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology until his retirement in 2017. He remains an emeritus professor at the institution. Chris is also an experienced tour leader who has travelled the world in search of birds and insects.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Preface


Introduction
Mongolia and its Birdlife
Bird Conservation in Mongolia
Birdwatching in Mongolia
How to Use this Book

Species Accounts

Recent Vagrants and Hypothetical Records
References
Index
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