Field Guide to Birds of Pakistan
The definitive guide to the birds of Pakistan
Pakistan has a rich diversity of bird habitats, from the dry alpine and moist temperate forests of the western Himalayas to the deserts of Baluchistan and Sind. This diversity of habitats supports a wide variety of species, and some 669 have been recorded. These include some serious big-hitters – names such as Orange Bullfinch, White-cheeked Bushtit and Long-billed Grasshopper Warbler are guaranteed to stop any birder int their tracks – along with a suite of warblers, laughingthrushes, rosefinches and pheasants, such as the stunning Western Tragopan that graces the cover of this book. And, with Pakistan little visited by birders, there is always the chance of finding something new or extraordinary.
This guide covers every species known to occur in the country. Superb plates are accompanied by a succinct text highlighting identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status, and there are accurate distribution maps for every species.
Birds of Pakistan remains the key birding field guide to the country. It’s an essential addition to the backpack of any birder living in or visiting the region.
Richard Grimmett and Tim Inskipp are among the leading experts on the birds of the Indian subcontinent. Over the course of more than thirty years they have written many books for Helm on the region and its avifauna.
Tom Roberts (1924 –2013) was a British ornithologist who was best known for his work on the wildlife of Pakistan. Amongst numerous works were books on Pakistan's mammals and butterflies, along with this guide to its birds.