I.D ARTICLES, FIELD GUIDES & OTHER RESOURCES
There's some great field guides out there if you are considering birding in Oman.
I.D ARTICLES
We are trying to collate a series of identification articles relevant to Oman and Middle East birding. Just click on the link below to view.
Birdwatching Guide to oman
The excellent Birdwatching guide to Oman by Jens Eriksen & Dave Sergeant.
If you thought you knew about birding in Oman, then this comprehensive book is jam-packed with everything you need to know.
To purchase a PDF please email Jens Eriksen at: hjoman@gmail.com (EUR 15).
BIRDS OF OMAN
The standard word of reference by Jens Eriksen and Richard Porter.
An ideal size for your travels.
BIRDS OF THE MIDDLE EAST
The new 3rd edition by Porter, Campbell and AbdulRahman.
A truly fantastic work and covers the whole of the region. You simply have to get a copy!
BIRDS OF THE MIDDLE EAST
A photographic guide by the regional experts: AbdulRahman, Eriksen & Porter..
A handy companion guide for your bookshelf.
GULLS OF EUROPE, NORTH AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST
A superb guide to a fascinating family by Adriaens, mouse, dubois & Jiguet.
Not everyone's cup of tea but a phenomenal guide.
COLLINS BIRD GUIDE
No words needed on this phenomenal 3rd edition by Swenson, Mullarney & Zetterstrom..
You must get this 3rd edition. Nothing much else to say!
handbook of western palearctic birds
A modern day classic by Shirihai & Svensson..
Simply one of the best guides to the WP region.
field guide to the mammals of oman
An eye-opening work by Spalton, Al-Hikmani, Whittington & Baldwin.
The best guide of its kind for Oman.
ID HANDBOOK OF EUROPEAN BIRDS
THE book for everyone interested in birds of Europe by Duivendijk, Guys et al.
Absolutely the best identification guide of its kind. A must-have... again!
