As new paperback. Minor shelf wear. Lists 2,586 species recorded in the region from Pakistan to China. A complete checklist to the birds of the region covered by the Oriental Bird Club, from Pakistan to the west of China in the north, and Wallacea in the East. Species are listed with English and scientific names, and also includes all alternative English names and full discussion of all taxonomic changes. The checklist is completed with a full reference list and a comprehensive index.

Includes coverage of: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma) Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei, Taiwan, the Philippines, Southeastern China including Hainan, Sulawesi, and the Moluccas.