Some General Bird Notes from the Fourth Division of Sarawak.
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THE SARAWAK MUSEUM JOURNAL |
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Title :
Some General Bird Notes from the Fourth Division of Sarawak. |
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Author :
J.E. Duckett |
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Abstract:
Whilst Smythies “The Birds of Borneo”, first published in 1960 and with a third revised edition issued on 1981, does give an excellent reference, it is evident that inputs therein from Sabah do appear to proliferate and that the status of many species in Sarawak are uncertain and in some cases totally unknown. The Sarawak Museum Journal has over the years published numerous short papers but for the most part, these refer to rarities and there have been very few papers relating to “General Notes” particularly in recent years. Sarawak is a vast area within which are a very wide variation of habitats and it is most unlikely that any one individual can do justice to a description of the bird life, particularly in view of the inaccessibility of so many areas. In view of the above, it is most desirable that as many observers, from as many locations as possible, report and publish their observations as contributions to increase the overall knowledge on distribution and habits of the bird life of Sarawak. Sarawak has an amazing wealth of bird species and reference to Smythies will quickly indicate how little is known of so many of these species, so we still have here a situation where an observant amateur can contribute significantly in filling-in the gaps of knowledge that exist.
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| DOI: XXXX |
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How to cite:
Duckett, J. E. (1985). Some General Bird Notes from the Fourth Division of Sarawak. The Sarawak Museum Journal, XXXIV (55): 145-160 |
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