A Field Guide to the Birds of China

A Field Guide to the Birds of China
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 870
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ISBN-10 : 0198549407
ISBN-13 : 9780198549406
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Book Synopsis A Field Guide to the Birds of China by : John Ramsay MacKinnon

Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of China written by John Ramsay MacKinnon and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-06-08 with total page 870 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China is one of the largest countries in the world, covering 7% of the earth's land surface, and encompassing a hugely diverse range of habitats. As a result it boasts a rich and diverse avifauna, including some of the most spectacular and fascinating birds to be found anywhere in the world. This is the first truly comprehensive, taxonomically modern, and fully illustrated field guide to the Chinese birds. Over 1300 species are illustrated in 128 colour paintings, and fully described in the text. Colour distribution maps are provided for all illustrated species. The authors have both lived and worked in the region for many years, and have extensive experience of writing and illustrating bird guides. This important book will be a landmark in field guide publishing.


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