Birds of China (Pocket Photo Guides) - Softcover

John Mackinnon And Nigel Hicks

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472932137 ISBN 13: 9781472932136

Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History, 2016

Synopsis

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 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. 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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472932137
• ISBN 13: 9781472932136
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144