This is an authoritative study and guide to the birds of Thailand's Lower Central Plain, including the Bangkok area. The introduction describes the natural and man-made features of the area including recent developments associated with industrial usages and climate changes. Suitable sites for bird watching are then described. Full species accounts with scientific data and habitat details are given for 237 bird species. These are illustrated in colour plates together with a few bird habitat areas. Appended are: species lists with scientific and common names and sightseeing details, name lists of plant names used, addresses and contact details of relevant government departments etc, gazetteer of localities mentioned; bibliography and indexes of scientific and common names.