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Informationen zum Autor 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 working on conservation projects in China. He has published Wild China, A Photoguide to the Birds of China, and 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. Klappentext 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 majestic Black-crowned Night Heron to the striking Large Niltava. All of these birds are clearly illustrated in a collection of specially commissioned color photographs. With almost 300 full-color photographs, easy-to-use thumbnail family silhouettes, a regional distribution map and handy tips on the best birding localities. Illustrated with clear color photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveler 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 backpack and suitcase space. A neat series of truly portable guides designed for the nature-loving traveller. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction How to use this book Parts of a bird Glossary China's avifauna Key to coloured tabs Bird habitats of China Administrative units of China How to watch birds Where to find birds in China Acknowledgements Species descriptions Further reading Index ...
