Birds of Vietnam

Birds of Vietnam – Second Edition: A Comprehensive Field Guide for Birdwatchers

Birds of Vietnam is the definitive field guide for anyone interested in the rich and varied birdlife of this Southeast Asian hotspot. Renowned for its incredible biodiversity, Vietnam is home to more endemic and near-endemic bird species than any other country in mainland Southeast Asia. This second edition offers the most complete and up-to-date reference for birders, researchers, and conservationists exploring Vietnam’s extraordinary avian diversity.

With a total of 931 species described in detail—including 16 endemic species and subspecies groups, and 42 near-endemic species and subspecies groups—Birds of Vietnam is an indispensable tool in the field. The book combines detailed texts, high-quality illustrations, full-colour range maps, and digital enhancements to provide an intuitive and authoritative resource for bird identification and study.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Species Coverage: All 931 bird species recorded in Vietnam are covered with authoritative text on status, habitat, behaviour, geographical variation, voice, and confusion species.
• Over 1,970 Illustrations: Depicting males, females, immatures, birds in flight, and both breeding and non-breeding plumages.
• Updated Range Maps: More than 880 full-colour distribution maps for regularly occurring species and breeding subspecies, reflecting the latest data.

Language: English