Encompassing a spectacular variety of environments-from boreal areas to subtropical islands, from dense woodlands to open seas-Japan is home to a rich array of bird species. This up-to-date and brilliantly photographed guide covers nearly 600 species of birds found in Japan and north-east Asia, including resident and migrant species as well as vagrants that are seen with some regularity. Any visitor with an interest in locating, identifying, or photographing birds will find this book an indispensable companion when traveling in the region. Succinct entries for each species describe important identification features, various plumages, how to distinguish similar species, and where, when, and how frequently to expect sightings. Each entry includes one or more superb photographs and a user-friendly range map. Featured in this guide: * Key facts for identifying nearly 600 bird species found in Japan, Korea, north-east China, and the Russian far east * Over 1500 superb color photographs of wild birds * Information on a wide range of avian habitats, including alpine areas, coastal waters, tidal flats, mixed and evergreen forests, wetlands, cultivated fields, and urban areas * An overview of conservation issues
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-13
9780300135565
eBay Product ID (ePID)
183018790
Product Key Features
Author
Tadao Shimba
Publication Name
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Japan and North-East Asia
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Science
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
504 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
191mm
Item Width
127mm
Item Weight
726g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Tadao Shimba
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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