This comprehensive two-volume set, authored by world-famous ornithologist Tom Roberts, is the first complete account of the avifauna of Pakistan. Covering 660 species, this superb reference book details migration patterns, voice descriptions, wintering habits and breeding status. The first volume contains much regional background information about zoogeographic influences upon bird distribution in the region, describes the main ecological zones, and has chapters on the contribution of early ornithologists and interaction between birds and man. Each volume contains a bibliography and index. The set is supported by 47 full-color plates and over 100 black and white illustrations, all drawn by the author. Volume Two will be published in 1991.

The Birds of Pakistan

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Roberts, T.J.

Pets & Animal Care

Oxford University Press

The first attempt to cover all the butterflies known to occur in Pakistan, with every species illustrated by the author. The illustrations include underwing pattern, and where applicable, both male and female forms. These are supplemented by a series of introductory chapters explaining the biology and geographic distribution, as well as present knowledge of the behavior, sensory faculties and defences against predators of each species. The book contains a gazetteer, extensive bibliography and a glossary of technical terms.

The Butterflies of Pakistan

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

The first comprehensive checklist of the fungi of Great Britain and Ireland, providing publication references and brief habitat, frequency and distribution details for all 3,760 species of mushroom, toadstool, bracket fungus, puffball, earthstar, stinkhorn, club and coral, tooth and jelly, fungus as well as the rusts and smuts, recorded in the British Isles. References are also given for a further 12,500 synonyms and excluded taxa (many being old or doubtful names), with notes on the reasons for their exclusion from the current listing. An essential companion for amateur and professional mycologists, and a valuable reference tool for all wildlife recorders, ecologists and conservationists.

Checklist of the British & Irish Basidiomycota

Legon, M

Henrici, A

Spooner, V N

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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