Birds of China

(Paperback)

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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 birders bookshelf.

• The first complete English-language field guide to Chinas 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 Chinas geography and zoogeography
• Shares invaluable advice on birding practices and ethics

Author Bio

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 Chinas largest collections of bird specimens.