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Field Guide to the Birds of East Asia
Mark Brazil
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Description for Field Guide to the Birds of East Asia
Paperback. The avifauna of the region includes representatives from both the Palaearctic and Oriental regions, with a wide range of Arctic, Temperate and sub-Tropical species, and quite a number of endemics. All birds recorded in the region are included making this the first single volume guide ever devoted to the eastern Asian avifauna. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 528 pages, 234 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FP; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 31. Weight in Grams: 966.
This is the first single volume guide ever devoted to the eastern Asian avifauna. The eastern Asian region, centering especially on the major islands off the continental coast (including Japan and Taiwan) and the immediately adjacent areas of the Asian continent from Kamchatka in the north and including the Korean Peninsula are an important centre of endemism. Birds endemic to this region include representatives of many of the major families, from the world's largest eagle - Steller's Sea Eagle - to the tiny Taiwan Firecrest. The east Asian continental coast and the offshore islands also form one of the world's ... Read more
This is the first single volume guide ever devoted to the eastern Asian avifauna. The eastern Asian region, centering especially on the major islands off the continental coast (including Japan and Taiwan) and the immediately adjacent areas of the Asian continent from Kamchatka in the north and including the Korean Peninsula are an important centre of endemism. Birds endemic to this region include representatives of many of the major families, from the world's largest eagle - Steller's Sea Eagle - to the tiny Taiwan Firecrest. The east Asian continental coast and the offshore islands also form one of the world's ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Helm Field Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
528
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780713670400
SKU
V9780713670400
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About Mark Brazil
Mark Brazil is an experienced field ornithologist who has had several previous books published including A Birdwatcher's Guide to Japan, The Birds of Japan (Helm) and The Whooper Swan (Poyser).
Reviews for Field Guide to the Birds of East Asia
"So, what of the illustrations? I think this is the finest collection of plates I have ever seen for Asian birds." Bird Guides (17th April 2009) "It is a magnificent achievement, one that should stand the test of time, and well worth buying by every keen birder." Bird Guides (17th April 2009) "Highly recommended!" Birdwatch (May 2009) "...an excellent, in ... Read more