Birds of China Including Hong Kong
New Holland Publishers Ltd
3rd Edition
Published on 28. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-84537-929-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is a compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any birdwatcher visiting China and Hong Kong.This area is one of the world's top destinations for birdwatchers. A total of 252 species is described here in detail, from the magestic Black-crowned Night Heron to the striking Large Niltava. All of these birds are clearly illustrated in a collection of specially commissioned colour photographs.With almost 300 full-colour photographs, easy-to-use thumbnail family silhouettes, a regional distribution map and handy tips on the best birding localities, this guide is an invaluable aid for any birdwatcher visiting the region.
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Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
300 full-colour photographs & a colour map of the area
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84537-929-2 (9781845379292)
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John MacKinnon
Birds of China Including Hong Kong
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07/2001
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John Mackinnon lived in China and Hong Kong for eight years, and has extensive experience of watching and writing about Chinese birds. He has been working in ecology and conservation in Asia for over 30 years and has written and co-authored many books on the natural history of Asia.