Calton: Poyser, (2005. reprint). Octavo, colour plates, maps, owner's stamp, slight signs of use, softcover.

A comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in the Arabian peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Cyprus. Over 700 species are described in concise texts giving full details of the plumage and voice of all recognizable forms. Distribution maps appear opposite the plates and are annotated with details of each species' status and preferred habitat.

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• The first ever comprehensive field guide to the birds of this region
• Covers the Arabian peninsula, Socotra, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Cyprus
• Over 700 species, including all breeding species and regular visitors
• Species accounts cover all key identification features, as well as distribution and status
• 112 colour plates by four of the world's leading bird illustrators
• Detailed distribution maps show breeding range for almost all species.