Background: Introduction to this book 1. Introduction to the region 2. Biogeography 3. Conservation 4. Field techniques for birdwatching 5. When and where to see birds 6. Main Text: Family and Species Descriptions Appendices Land birds found on offshore island groups Bornean montane birds by mountain group Endemic and endangered species in main reserves Endangered and threatened species by island Annotated list of birds of the Malay Peninsula not described in the text Sonosketches of characteristic bird calls Regional ornithological clubs, journals, and museums Bibliography Index

John MacKinnon , Director, Asian Bureau for Conservation, Hong Kong, Karen Phillipps

'An excellent guide for anyone visiting the area, even containing chapters on biogeography and conservation. The plates are clear ... the pictures are good.' BTO News 189 |d 17/12/1993