{"product_id":"birds-of-mongolia-paperback","title":"Birds of Mongolia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGombobaatar Sundev\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher W. Leahy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMongolia is a huge, landlocked central Asian country encompassing a wide range of habitats, including forests, vast treeless plains, the Altai Mountains, and, of course, the Gobi Desert. With an avian population that reflects this diverse landscape, the country is rapidly becoming a popular destination for birders. The first field guide dedicated to the birds of Mongolia, this beautiful volume provides in-depth details for 502 species, including all residents, migrants, and vagrants. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGombobaatar Sundev, Mongolia's most famous ornithologist, and Christopher Leahy follow traditional field-guide design with lavish color plates--112 in total--depicting every species and many distinct plumages and races. Authoritative text on facing pages explores identification, voice, habitat, behavior, and status. Detailed maps not to be found anywhere else accompany the species entries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds of Mongolia \u003c\/i\u003eis an indispensable guide for birders, adventurers, and all those interested in this central Asian nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first dedicated field guide to the birds of Mongolia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth details for 502 species, including all residents, migrants, and vagrants\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e112 lavish color plates\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthoritative text explores identification, voice, habitat, behavior, and status\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp-to-date distribution maps for all species\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGombobaatar Sundev\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor at the National University of Mongolia and has been president of the Mongolian Ornithological Society for more than twenty years. \u003cb\u003eChristopher W. Leahy\u003c\/b\u003e holds the Gerard A. Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology at Massachusetts Audubon. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756985581856,"sku":"9780691138824","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/99f2a1662d96f05df7f50ceddd696ac0.webp?v=1780090928","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/birds-of-mongolia-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}