Geoffrey Davison

A Naturalist’s Guide to theBirds of Malaysia is an easy-to-use, introductory photographic guide to 280bird species commonly seen in Malaysia (including the states of Sabah andSarawak on the island of Borneo). It is suitable for all levels of birder andis perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from some of Malaysia’s top naturephotographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which includenomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. Theuser-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography,opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listedspecies. The fully updated 4th edition contains a new checklist of all of thebirds of Malaysia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientificnames as well as Malay names, its status in each state as well as its globalstatus, following the BirdLife/IUCN Red List for birds 2025.

Wild Malaysia describes a megadiverse country thathas an incredible number of land species - it is estimated to contain 20 percent of the world's animal species - and whose coastal waters form part of theequally rich Coral Triangle. Written by a team of local experts, this updatedthird edition looks at the most important habitats within the three divisionsof the country: Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah. The habitats cover afascinating range including pristine rainforests, limestone complexes, wetlands,coastal regions, caves and highlands. A unique feature in each chapter is the 'NatureSnapshot', which takes readers to specific habitats to explore the trees,birds, plants and animals to be found there. Illustrated with Stephen Hogg andCede Prudente's vibrant photographs, WildMalaysia provides an authoritative and entertaining survey of the widespectrum of wildlife on the land and in the seas of this diverse country.

WildSingapore combinesvivid photographs of marine and terrestrial sites and species with a highlyinformative and readable text. The book starts with a look at Singapore's wildpast: its biogeography from before human occupation up to 19th century changesand finishes with a look at the possible future of wildlife in the country. Inbetween, there are full details on the current flora and fauna to be found inand on Singapore's reefs and rocks, mangroves and mud, lowland and swampforests, and parks and gardens. A unique feature in each chapter is the 'NatureSnapshot' which takes readers to specific habitats to explore the trees, birds,plants and animals to be found there. Written by three expert authors, thisfully updated third edition provides an authoritative and entertaining surveyof the wide spectrum of wildlife on the land and in the seas of Singapore.