
Birds of China
Bloomsbury Natural History (Publisher)
Published on 14. July 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-4729-3213-6 (ISBN)
Description
An authoritative, portable photographic guide to the birds of China.
A compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any nature watcher on a visit to China, one of the world's top destinations for watching birds. A total of 252 species is described here in detail, from the majestic 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.
Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allow the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.
A compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any nature watcher on a visit to China, one of the world's top destinations for watching birds. A total of 252 species is described here in detail, from the majestic 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.
Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allow the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
More than 250 photographs and 250 maps
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 95 mm
Weight
161 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-3213-6 (9781472932136)
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Additional editions

John MacKinnon | Nigel Hicks
Birds of China
E-Book
07/2016
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Natural History
€10.99
Available for download

John MacKinnon | Nigel Hicks
Birds of China
E-Book
07/2016
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Natural History
€10.99
Available for download
Persons
John MacKinnon was Professor of Biodiversity Information at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England. He spent eight years living in China and Hong Kong working on a number of conservation projects in China. He has published two other books on the country - Wild China and A Photoguide to the Birds of China. Among several other books on natural history of Asia, he is also the senior author of A Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Bali.
Nigel Hicks is a professional photographer based in Devon. His portfolio includes a wide range of natural history subjects and he has photographed wildlife all over the world.
Nigel Hicks is a professional photographer based in Devon. His portfolio includes a wide range of natural history subjects and he has photographed wildlife all over the world.
Content
Introduction
How to use this book
Parts of a bird
Glossary
China's avifauna
Key to coloured tabs
Bird habitats of China
Administrative units of China
How to watch birds
Where to find birds in China
Acknowledgements
Species descriptions
Further reading
Index
How to use this book
Parts of a bird
Glossary
China's avifauna
Key to coloured tabs
Bird habitats of China
Administrative units of China
How to watch birds
Where to find birds in China
Acknowledgements
Species descriptions
Further reading
Index