The Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia: Updated Second Edition

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia is the most extensive photographic reference available for Indonesia’s incredible birdlife.

Home to the world’s most diverse avifauna, Indonesia’s vast size and unique geography make it a premier destination for bird-watching enthusiasts. With over 1,600 species--including 235 rare species found nowhere else--Indonesia is a treasure trove for nature lovers.

This field guide profiles 912 species, featuring concise descriptions and photographs for each, including most non-migratory and endemic species, as well as numerous threatened and endangered birds. Every entry includes a detailed distribution map, while the updated edition showcases nearly 100 newly added or improved photographs, carefully chosen to highlight each bird’s defining features.

Designed for accessibility and ease of use, the guide also includes an index of common names, making it an essential companion for bird enthusiasts exploring Indonesia’s extraordinary wildlife.

Morten Strange is a retired petroleum engineer, who worked in the oil business in Indonesia. He retired in 1986 and took up bird photography instead. He is interested in birds and wanted to contribute to the knowledge of birds in Indonesia. He has traveled all over the country to study and photograph the wild avifauna and to contribute knowledge and photographs to conservation organizations such as BirdLife International.