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1 online resource (556 p.) |
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Cover -- Guide to the Birds of China -- Copyright -- Dedication -- The Author -- The Artists -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Introduction to the Region -- Geographical Limits and Taxonomic Authority Used -- Physical Description of the Region -- Climate of China -- Vegetation -- The Avian Regions of China -- A Brief History of Ornithology in China -- Anatomy and Plumage of a Bird -- Practical Tips for Birdwatching -- The Ethics of Birding -- Equipment -- Finding Birds -- Keeping Notes and Making Bird Lists -- Submitting Records -- Contributing to Bird Conservation -- Glossary |
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Abbreviations -- Species Descriptions and Plates -- Section I: Non-Passerines -- Family Anatidae-Waterfowl (23:57) -- Family Phasianidae-Pheasants (27:64) -- Family Gaviidae-Divers (1:4) -- Family Oceanitidae-Austral Storm Petrels (1:1) -- Family Diomedeidae-Albatrosses (1:3) -- Family Hydrobatidae-Storm Petrels (1:4) -- Family Procellariidae-Petrels (6:9) -- Family Podicipedidae-Grebes (2:5) -- Family Phoenicopteridae-Flamingos (1:1) -- Family Phaethontidae-Tropicbirds (1:3) -- Family Ciconiidae-Storks (4:7) -- Family Threskiornithidae-Ibises (5:6) -- Family Ardeidae-Herons (10:26) |
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Family Pelecanidae-Pelicans (1:3) -- Family Fregatidae-Frigatebirds (1:3) -- Family Sulidae-Boobies (1:3) -- Family Anhingidae-Anhingas (1:1) -- Family Phalacrocoracidae-Cormorants (2:6) -- Family Pandionidae-Ospreys (1:1) -- Family Accipitridae-Hawks and Eagles (24:53) -- Family Otididae-Bustards (3:3) -- Family Rallidae-Rails (11:21) -- Family Gruidae-Cranes (3:9) -- Family Turnicidae-Buttonquails (1:3) -- Family Burhinidae-Thick-knees (2:2) -- Family Haematopodidae-Oystercatchers (1:1) -- Family Ibidorhynchidae-Ibisbill (1:1) -- Family Recurvirostridae-Stilts (2:2) |
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Family Charadriidae-Lapwings and Plovers (3:20) -- Family Rostratulidae-Painted-Snipe (1:1) -- Family Jacanidae-Jacanas (2:2) -- Family Scolopacidae-Snipes, Sandpipers, and Phalaropes (12:52) -- Family Glareolidae-Pratincoles (1:4) -- Family Laridae-Gulls (17:43) -- Family Stercorariidae-Jaegers (2:4) -- Family Alcidae-Murres (4:5) -- Family Pteroclidae-Sandgrouse (2:3) -- Family Columbidae-Pigeons and Doves (8:32) -- Family Cuculidae-Cuckoos (10:22) -- Family Tytonidae-Barn Owls (2:3) -- Family Strigidae-Typical Owls (10:30) -- Family Podargidae-Frogmouths (1:1) |
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Family Caprimulgidae-Nightjars (2:7) -- Family Hemiprocnidae-Treeswifts (1:1) -- Family Apodidae-Swifts (5:14) -- Family Trogonidae-Trogons (1:3) -- Family Coraciidae-Rollers (2:3) -- Family Alcedinidae-Kingfishers (7:11) -- Family Meropidae-Bee-eaters (2:8) -- Family Upupidae-Hoopoes (1:1) -- Family Bucerotidae-Hornbills (5:5) -- Family Megalaimidae-Barbets (1:9) -- Family Indicatoridae-Honeyguides (1:1) -- Family Picidae-Woodpeckers (16:33) -- Family Falconidae-Falcons (2:13) -- Family Psittacidae-Parrots (3:9) -- Section II: Passerines -- Family Eurylaimidae-Broadbills (2:2) |
| Summary |
John MacKinnon's fully updated and refreshed work remains a truly comprehensive, taxonomically modern, fully illustrated, and authoritative field guide |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Family Pittidae-Pittas (2:8) |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Phillipps, Karen
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Xiao Nong, Yang
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Li Hua, Liu
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Yao, Xiao
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Zhi, Gao
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Chang, Gao
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Jun, Lan Jian
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MacKinnon, Annie
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| ISBN |
9780192646989 |
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0192646982 |
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