The first comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of Indonesia ever available, this superb volume covers 686 species in one of the world's most diverse avifauna regions. The highlight of this book is its almost 700 stunning color photographs - many appearing here for the first time. But the book also contains many other useful features, including distribution maps for all species covered and a concise but thorough text. The volume's design places photographs, text, and maps in close proximity to provide an excellent at-a-glance overview. Attractive and easy to use, this guide is indispensable reading for all bird lovers. Morten Strange is a professional bird photographer and writer. He lived in Singapore from 1980 to 1993 and has traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia. He was formerly the International Officer for the Danish Ornithological Society. His photojournalism has appeared in more than 60 books and more than 100 magazine articles.