A Photographic Guide to Birds of China Including Hong Kong
Published on 20. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-84773-534-8 (ISBN)
Description
This is a fully updated edition of this 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 majestic White-naped Crane to the strikingly colourful 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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Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
300 colour photographs & one colour map
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 95 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84773-534-8 (9781847735348)
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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 the continent. Nigel Hicks is a freelance writer and photographer. He has travelled extensively in Asia and is the coauthor of New Holland's A Photographic Guide to Birds of the Philippines. He lives in Teignmouth, Devon.