Birds of China - Paperback

Name: Birds of China - Paperback
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SKU: 9780691237527
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by Liu Yang , Chen Shuihua

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by Liu Yang (Author), Chen Shuihua (Author)

A comprehensive, fully illustrated field guide to the birds of China

China is home to some of the most spectacular birdlife to be found anywhere in the world. This richly illustrated field guide covers every species found throughout the region, including numerous endemic and globally threatened species. Detailed species accounts cover everything from biometrics and habitat to behavior, distribution, and voice, and each one comes with illustrations of the species and a color distribution map. A landmark achievement, Birds of China is the ideal companion for travelers to China and a must for any birder's bookshelf.

The first complete English-language field guide to China's wondrously diverse birdlife
Covers nearly 1,500 species, including endemics and threatened birds
Features a wealth of breathtaking color plates painted by leading Chinese artists
Includes some 4,000 images that illustrate every species
Discusses China's geography and zoogeography
Shares invaluable advice on birding practices and ethics

Author Biography

Liu Yang is professor of animal ecology and ornithology at Sun Yat-sen University and a leading authority on the birdlife of China. Chen Shuihua is deputy director of the Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, which is home to one of China's largest collections of bird specimens.

Number of Pages: 672

Dimensions: 1.7 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: January 16, 2024

ISBN	9780691237527
Author	Liu Yang , Chen Shuihua
Publisher	Princeton University Press
Genre	Hobbies & interests, Education, and Travel
Format	Paperback
Published	January 2024
Language	ENG- English
Pages	672
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print