Birds of China
by Liu Yang and Chen Shuihua
From Princeton University Press:
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
This is a brick of a book, but that’s to be expected when it covers nearly 1500 species, and in a nice format that doesn’t smoosh them all together! This is definitely a must-have for any China birding.
Birds of China
by Liu Yang and Chen Shuihua
Flexicover; 672 pages
Princeton University Press; January 16, 2024
ISBN: 9780691237527
$39.95
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